Resorts World and VIVA Partner to Bring a Musical Production to be Staged in Q2 2015

Curious to know what the musical production is? Stay tuned! :)

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Resorts World Manila (RWM), the country’s first integrated resort and entertainment hub, in cooperation with Viva Communications, Inc. (VIVA), inked a landmark partnership agreement to produce a first of its kind musical production scheduled to be staged in the second quarter of 2015 at RWM’s world-class Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT). 

Present during the contract signing were (L-R): Colin Kerr, RWM Chief Entertainment Officer and Managing Director of Full House Theater Company; Kingson Sian, RWM President; Vicente R. Del Rosario, Jr., Viva Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; and Vincent G. Del Rosario, Viva Executive Vice President.

Experience Awesome Concerts and Shows at the Mall of Asia Arena This 2015!

Mark your calendars for some of this year's biggest musical acts happening at MOA Area! 

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Seize the opportunity to be entertained in the world-class indoor concert venue with ultramodern features only at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Philippines. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience concerts on the exceptional level with world-standard amenities unique in all of Southeast Asia. 2015 marks a history in the making for MOA Arena as it brings to Filipinos the top music artists of the year in the country! The Mall of Asia Arena is gathering music buffs to enjoy live performances of local award winning musicians of the Philippines as well as the top international artists.

The Philippines was visited by an English band last year and now they’re back for more. The 1975 will perform their first headline show which will be held on January 24, 2015, Saturday at 8pm.

Four-time Grammy award winner and Canadian superstar, Michael Bublé, is returning to Manila as part of his World Tour on January 31st 2015. After 10 years since his last concert in Manila, he is even more excited to be come back and serenade Filipino fans with his much loved, chart-topping songs.

The Vamps: Bradley William, James McVey, Connor Ball, and Tristan Evans will warm your hearts this February with their greatest hits: “Can We Dance”, “Wild Heart”, “Last Night” and a lot more! The Vamps is scheduled to perform on February 1st. 

Get ready to party this 2015 as GMTV Manila Productions brings you T-PAIN together with KALICO FORTYCAL on a party packed night at the MOA Arena on February 10, 2015.

Celebrate the day of hearts as four of the country’s biggest acts headline a two-night concert: Mr. Martin Nievera, Ms. Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Mr. Gary Valenciano and Ms. Lani Misalucha are performing live this valentine season on February 13 and 14, 2015 for the ULTIMATE valentine concert. 

The crooner and multi-awarded singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran will melt the hearts of Filipino fans for his first concert on March 12, Thursday here in Manila. He will be performing his singles from his latest album X which debuted number 1 in the Billboard 200.

The renowned American rock band Incubus: Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger, Jose Pasillas, Ben Kenney, and DJ Kilmore will definitely astound MOA Arena as they perform on March 13, Friday at 8pm. 

The international pop sensation One Direction will make the teenagers’ wish come true on their first ever concert on March 21 and 22 in SM Mall of Asia Grounds. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson and  swoon over the world’s prominent boy band of this generation. 

The Irish pop rock band, The Script returns to Manila on April 17, 2015 to perform in Mall of Asia Arena. Chart-topping songs from their latest album No Sound Without Silence will be performed by Danny O’Donoghue (vocals / piano), Mark Sheehan (vocals, guitar), and Glen Power (vocals, drums). 

American pop superstar, Demi Lovato returns to Manila as part of her Demi World Tour. Get ready to party the night away on April 30, 2015 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Grammy-nominated artist Sam Smith is set to perform his first concert in the country on May 10, Sunday in MOA Arena. He will be performing songs from his six-time Grammy nominated debut album In The Lonely Hour. 

For the first time ever, America’s Biggest Family Entertainment Spectacular is coming to Manila! Brace yourselves as Monster Jam invades the Mall of Asia Arena this coming June 20-21, 2015!

The internationally and locally awarded venue, Mall of Asia Arena, houses the biggest talents to invade the Philippines!  Witness all the great performances by world-renowned and sensational acts this 2015. Mark your calendars now and don’t forget to share this wondrous moment with your family and friends!

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SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Incorporated or SMLEI is the lifestyle and entertainment solutions arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc. that offers the best in movies, events and leisure. Mall of Asia Arena,  known as the architectural “eyecon,” is the venue for international sports and entertainment. Patterned after the centers abroad, the Mall of Asia Arena is the only stadium in the Philippines that has a floor dedicated to the Corporate Suites. The Concert House of Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, J.Lo, Aerosmith, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, and many other big names in the music industry, as well as sports center to the NBA and One FC, the Mall of Asia Arena is not only a local stadium for international acts but is also a tourist destination.

Tupperware Introduces the Sunrise Blossom Collection

Moms, here are good food containers that you could use from the refrigerator to the microwave and to your table! No need for switching serving dishes!

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Are you always having a hard time deciding what tableware to use during special occasions? Do you feel that your serving dishes are presentable enough for your guests? Or are you looking for a tableware that is functional and fashionable all at the same time? 

In the Philippines, reunions and holiday celebrations are often held where it is a tradition for Filipinos to spend more time with friends and family to catch up on each other’s lives while sharing good food. 

Kainan, of course, will always be one of the best parts in any celebration. Those who love to cook would usually bring their own specialty dishes as contribution to the feast while others buy party platters from their favorite restaurants. In a matter of minutes, an empty table is filled with scrumptious meals and become surrounded by people with happy faces and hearty appetites. And the best way to make food look even more special is to serve it in the newest Tupperware Sunrise Collection.

The Tupperware® Sunrise Blossom Collection is microwave-reheatable making it convenient to use from fridge to microware to table. Matching spoons also come with the servers. The servers also nest so they can save space when stored. These servers, designed to have a curved base that allows for easy scooping out of contents, are now available in vibrant colors of Orange and Papaya. 

After everyone has their fill and it’s time to save extra food to be eaten in the following days, Tupperware® has the best answer to keep fresh those mouthwatering delights! The trusted home brand has also just released its latest colors and shapes of the Square Rounds collection, in small and medium size, perfect for storing in the fridge or using when on the go.

Known as an integral part of each and every family’s dining experience, Tupperware® continues on being innovative in terms of catering to the unique and special needs of its market. 

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About Tupperware Brands

Tupperware was introduced in the Philippines in 1966 and has since become a household  name that continues  to change  the  lives  of  millions  of  Filipinos  through  its world-class products and the limitless income opportunities it offers. In 2007, Tupperware Philippines merged with Sara Lee Direct Selling Philippines to become what was known as Fuller life Direct Selling Philippines. Today, it is proudly known as Tupperware Brands Philippines to  reflect  a strong heritage of a multi-brand, multi-category direct selling company.

Red Turnip Theater Caps Off Second Season With “Time Stands Still”

Theater enthusiasts! Don't miss this new offering from Red Turnip!  

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Fresh off the critical success of the Pulitzer Prize winner RABBIT HOLE, Red Turnip is capping off its second season with another heralded play from Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Donald Marguilles, TIME STANDS STILL.

Staying true to their promise to bring more straight plays to the metro, Red Turnip founders Ana Abad Santos, Topper Fabregas, Jenny Jamora, Cris Villonco, and Rem Zamora are excited to add TIME STANDS STILL to their growing list of productions. The first season productions, COCK and CLOSER, redefined the theater experience with their biting scripts and clever, innovative staging. RABBIT HOLE’s quieter approach garnered acclaim for its stellar cast and astute direction. 

Ana

TIME STANDS STILL is the story of Sarah, a photojournalist who must return home with her journalist boyfriend James after sustaining injuries from war-torn Middle East. The play follows their love story as they negotiate a more ordinary life, far from the thrills of a battleground. Yet the comforts of urban domesticity—the simple pleasures and small compromises—can be a minefield of its own. "Time Stands Still" is a blazingly important play about responsibility - to ourselves, to our loved ones, to our community, and to our world.

TIME STANDS STILL was a hit when it premiered on Broadway in 2009 and was brought back for a second run the very same year.  It also garnered two Tony nominations; Best Play and Best Performance by a Leading Actress for Laura Linney. 

Ana and Nonie

Ana Abad Santos and Nonie Buencamino headline the Manila premier as Sarah and James. An Aliw Award Winner for her stalwart turn in “Mary Stuart”, Ana Abad Santos is one of the most respected actresses of her generation, having done numerous lead roles for almost all of the Manila theater companies. She graduated from LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts) and has crossed over to film and television work, most recently in the BAFTA-nominated “Metro Manila”. She is also an accomplished stage director and has received nominations and acclaim for her directorial work in “Hamlet”, “The 39 Steps” and Red Turnip’s "Closer”. 

Nonie Buecamino is considered as one of Manila’s greatest leading men and character actors. He has essayed numerous roles onstage and has garnered many awards and nominations for his wide range of stage, film and television work. He is also a fixture in the independent film scene and was last seen in Cinemalaya’s “Dagitab” and “K’na the Dreamweaver”, as well as Jun Lana’s “Barber’s Tales”. His most recent stage appearances include Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Stageshow”, CCP’s “Lorenzo” and in Resorts World Manila’s “King and I” as the King.

Nor and Giannina

Nor Domingo and Giannina Ocampo round out the cast as the couple's longtime friend Richard and his much younger girlfriend Mandy. Nor Domingo is an actor, director and resident member of PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association). He was last seen in PETA's "Haring Lear" and as Fernan in the runaway hit "Rak of Aegis". He is also a Best Supporting Actor nominee for "Philippino Story" for Cinema One 2013. Giannina Ocampo is a rising star in the theater scene after her hilarious turns in Repertory Philippines' "Leading Ladies", "Boeing Boeing" and in Resorts World Manila's "Cinderella" as the wicked stepsister Grace.

Following up his successful directorial debut in "Cock", Rem Zamora directs his second show for Red Turnip. “I'm quite excited about this one because, this time around, I will have an actual set”, he quips.  “But seriously, it’s a totally different script compared to ‘Cock’, it’s powerful because it’s so quiet.”

The cast with Director Rem Zamora

TIME STANDS STILL is set to open in Whitespace on January 30 and runs weekends until March 8, 2015.

Director: Rem Zamora

Lighting Design and Technical Direction: John Batallia

Set Design: Denis Lagdameo

Production and Costume Design: Marta Lovina

Music and Sound Design: Toni Muñoz