BITUING WALANG NINGNING: THE MUSICAL continues to shine on its second run

POTATO ON THE GO NEWS FEED (Theater):

With notable upgrades on set, music, script, and cast, the return of Resorts World Manila’s Bituing Walang Ningning: The Musical onstage Newport Performing Arts Theater starting October 8, 2015 is definitely worth watching over and over again.  Back due to popular demand since it first opened in June, the musical awed audience with more highlights that proved to be more entertaining than its initial production.

Audiences welcomed the one-of-a-kind musical with great fervor and applause after witnessing the spectacular performance of new cast member Antoinette Taus who plays pop star diva Lavinia Arguelles in lieu of original cast member Cris Villonco who will be back in the show later in the year.

Grand Hotel Giveaway at Resorts World Manila's hotels!

TADI ALERT:

Do you want to win overnights stays for two at Resorts World Manila's hotels Maxims and Remington hotels?

Check out the Grand Hotel Giveaway Facebook application on the fan page and join for a chance to spend one night at Remington Hotel Weekly and Maxims Hotel monthly.

The magical tale of Cinderella to be staged in Resorts World Manila

POTATO ON THE GO BULLETIN (Theater):

Once upon a time, there was a young beautiful girl named Cinderella... Blame it to my multimedia memory but this line stuck in my head since I was young because of the 6-part story book (including Hansel & Gretel, 7 in 1 Blow, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Frog Prince, and oh I forgot the last one hehe) sold in our school when I was in Kindergarten.  

Why am I saying this?  This just shows how Cinderella has been part of our literary literacy.  And now, families, kids and kids at heart will have the chance to see Cinderella on stage starting October 9!  And it will be shown not in any ordinary stage but in Resorts World Manila's New Performing Arts Theater (NPAT), the biggest stage in the country and home to previously shown world-class musicals The Sound of Music and King and I!

PhilPop Music Festival Keeps OPM Alive and Kicking -- The Next Big Filipino Songwriter to be Named on July 14!

 POTATO ON THE GO (Music):

I'll start this post with the question I asked to Mr. Ryan Cayabyab and his consequent answer during the presscon of Philippine Pop Music Festival at Resorts World Manila.  I asked, Mr. C, how's the Filipino music today.  Mr. C answered, "It's very diverse, very creative, buhay na buhay (very alive)!"  And everyone at the venue, including me, applauded Mr. C.'s remark.

While foreign music and performers still flood the airwaves and concert scenes in the country, our very own Filipino music artists strive to keep OPM (Original  Pilipino Music) alive.  Thanks to the Pinoy bands, new breed of musicians and young composers.  But the industry knows that while there are artists who keep the Filipino music alive, they still need a boost from all sectors, hence the birth of the 1st Philippine Popular Music Festival!

Treasure Find 30 -- The Quest for Deep Sleep Indulgence and The Discovery of Remington Hotel

JUST AROUND THE CORNER (JATC): 

With my job, long quality sleep / rest has already been a much desired luxury for me. In fact, I even need to plan for it. No kidding, I myself am surprised. Oh well, I guess that already is the reality I have to face each day. With lots of thought and pseudo-planning, I finally came up with a decision -- take a break and get that much needed sleep / rest. After long hours at work (often until 12 midnight!) and several weekends sacrificed, I guess I deserve a day-off on a Monday right? :)  Sometimes you just need that different environment to destress, unwind and recharge.  And it doesn't have to be far or out-of-town.  I'll check-in and sleep in a hotel right here in Manila! 

So I planned for that quest for deep sleep indulgence.  But since I've been nice since birth haha, something much better came up!  I, together with the rest of my Bloggies Jeman Villanueva of Orange Magazine TV, Ruth Floresca of Write Breathe Live, Rod Magaru of The Rod Magaru Show, Myke Soon of Mix of Everything, Enrico Dee of Byahilo, Enzo Luna of Juan Manila, Alex Dizon of Recycle Bin of a Middle Child and John Michael Toress Bueno of Kumagcow just got an invite from Remington Hotel in Resorts World Manila to try their rooms! How could I say no to that right? So without much further ado, I gave my sweet yes and planned for that stay! :)

Resorts World Manila announces the grand staging of THE KING AND I

POTATO ON THE GO BULLETIN (Theater):

After successfully bringing the magical extravaganza Kaos and Rodgers and Hammerstein's well loved musical the Sound of Music, Resorts World Manila proudly announced the grandest and most ambitious staging of the timeless masterpiece 'The King and I' in the much talked about stage of its Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT) this September.

Broadway Asia Associate Manager Damon Brooks recently visited the country’s first integrated tourism destination to officially seal the rights for the Broadway play’s local production. With this, RWM VP for Marketing Communications Martin Paz and RWM VP for Entertainment Colin Kerr engaged in a Memorandum of Agreement with internationally renowned Filipino thespians Mr. Leo Tavarro Valdez as the King of Siam and Ms. Monique Wilson as Anna the governess.

Resorts World Manila to launch GameZoo -- a different kind of family bonding experience

 WEB NEWS FEED:

Resorts World Manila (RWM), the premier place in the country will be adding a new attraction to its fold of world class amenities and offerings with the launch of GameZoo.

GameZoo, a 2-storey complex which features the most up-to-date and exclusive arcade and recreational games, plus state of the art rides for kids and adults alike, formally opens its doors to the public on May 4, 2012, Friday.

Attending the formal launch are RWM President Kingson Sian, and the RWM Vice President for Marketing Communications Martin Paz. Also to grace the event are the children from the cast of ‘The Sound of Music’ which is currently being staged at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. CosPlayers, kiddie mascots, and other attractions add up for the festive launch.

Resorts World Manila Brings In World Class Theater Via The Sound of Music

POTATO ON THE GO (Theater):

When Resorts World Manila claimed that The Sound of Music is a world class theater production, I asked myself how can they exactly qualify that.  Well, after seeing the musical at its premiere, I was easily convinced why it is called as such.

A musical by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, The Sound of Music is the story of a young postulant, Maria Rainer, who is appointed governess of the seven children of widower Captain Georg von Trapp. She teaches them the rudiments of music and allows them to discover a talent for singing they never once thought they possessed. In the process, the Captain's cold and stern heart turns soft towards his children, while the stiff, professional relationship he once had with Maria gives way unexpectedly to love. Soon, they find themselves threatened by uncertainties of wartime as they struggle to build a new life together.

So, why is The Sound of Music world class?

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The Sound of Music Cast for Tatak Digitista

Potato On the Go:

Hi folks!  I think I missed this one.  During the presscon of The Sound of Music in Resorts World Manila, the main cast and video producer of the musical were game enough to pose for Tatak Digitista!  So here they are, The Sound of Music Cast for Tatak Digitista!  =)

Joanna Ampil as Maria for Tatak Digitista

Audie Gemora as Captain George von Trapp for Tatak Digitista

Pinky Amador as Baroness Elsa Schraeder for Tatak Digitista

The rest of The Sound of Music cast for Tatak Digitista

Direk Paul Soriano, the play's video producer, for Tatak Digitista

This spectacular heartwarming production of The Sound of Music is an offering of Resorts World Manila. RWM presents The Sound of Music will run from October 15, 2011 to December 11, 2011. Show times are 8:00PM on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; 3:00PM and 8:00PM on Saturdays and 3:00PM on Sundays. For ticket reservations and inquiries, visit any Ticketworld outlet or the Resorts World Manila Box Office. For more information on Resorts World Manila, visit www.rwmanila.com.

Resorts World Manila to stage the spectacular adaptation of The Sound of Music

POTATO ON THE GO (Theater):

"Panoorin mo 'to.  (Watch this.)  This is an internationally acclaimed classic."  This was the line of my dad when he first encouraged me to watch The Sound of Music.  And since then, The Sound of Music has always been in the list of my favorite stories, whether it's in theater or movie or animated series!  Not because it was told to me by my father but I myself witnessed how great the story and beautiful the music is of The Sound of Music.   And when I heard that Resorts World Manila is planning to bring back and stage the said musical, I felt nothing but excitement!

Joanna Ampil plays the lead role of Maria.

A musical by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, The Sound of Music tells the story of Maria Rainer, a young postulant  in Austria who is appointed governess of the seven children of widower Captain Georg von Trapp and changed their lives by teaching them the gift of music.  This will be the key for the children in finding their voice and unlocking the cold and stern heart of their father to warmly loving them.  But the Captain's unlocked heart will also lead him to an unexpected love with Maria which will become the latter's most challenging trial of faith.  Soon, they find themselves threatened by uncertainties of wartime as they struggle to build a new life together.

At the preview of the The Sound of Music in Resorts World Manila's Newport Performing Arts Theater, I was again reminded on the very reason why I got hooked with The Sound of Music.  And this time, the feeling was more magnanimous as I saw the added flavors that Resorts World Manila has put not only to differentiate their version of the musical, but to make it even much bigger!