RWM unveils newest production “The Sound of
Music”
NEWPORT CITY, PASAY - Resorts
World Manila (RWM) unveils another spectacular production that will enthrall
audiences with its timeless tale of love between unlikely individuals. The Sound of Music makes a comeback this
October in the Philippine stage at RWM’s Newport Performing Arts Theater
(NPAT).
In line with its aim to
champion Filipino talent in world-class standards, RWM presents The Sound of
Music. Headlined by seasoned and promising newcomers alike, this new RWM
production will surely be a musical and visual treat that will take its
audience to another place and time.
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| fellow bloggers attending the press conference |
The Story
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.
First staged in Broadway in 1959, The Sound of Music ran for 1,443 performances and won the Tony Award for Best Musical and Best Actress before premiering in London in 1961. Since then, it has been re-staged in London, Broadway, and countless theaters worldwide. In 1965, it was made into a film that starred Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer.
The
Cast
Headlined by Filipino
powerhouse Broadway talents, Maria is played by theater veteran Joanna Ampil
with Cris Villonco as her alternate. Meanwhile, the strict but loving Captain
Georg von Trapp is reprised by Audie Gemora with Ed Feist as alternate. The quiet
and understanding Mother Abbess is portrayed by Pinky Marquez with Sheila
Francisco as alternate. The role of the charming and ambitious Max Detweiler is
shared by Miguel Faustman and Robbie Guevara. The captain’s fiancée, Baroness
Elsa Schraeder, is played by Pinky Amador and Lynn Sherman.
Liesl,
the eldest of the von Trapp siblings is portrayed by Tanya Manalang with Rachel
Coates alternating. Rolf, Liesl’s love interest, is depicted by Marvin Ong and
Bryan Homecillo. The rest of the von Trapp children are played by Paolo Luis Ocampo, Luis Nieto (Friedrich), Danielle
Sanghio, Rebecca Coates (Louisa), Atasha Muhlach, Janina Punzalan, Alessandra
Allado (Brigitta), Roberto Sison, Anton Posadas, Justin Sian (Kurt), Alida
Moberg, Paula Therese Zamesa, Sofia Yabyabin (Marta), Alexa Villarroel and
Shanti Gleason (Gretl). Other supporting
cast members include Debraliz Valasote (Frau Schmidt), Eduardo Bouffard (Franz
the Butler), Lorenz Martinez (Herr Zeller), Jennifer Villegas, Carla Guevara
(Sister Berthe), Sarah Facuri, Pamela Imperial (Sister Margaretta), Jillian
Peňa, and Maxine Sian (Sister Sophia).
The
Production
A stellar creative team
recreates the story with Roxanne Lapus at the helm of staging and direction.
Orchestral music is provided by none other than The Manila Philharmonic
Orchestra, led by Maestro Rodel Colmenar. Vocal Directress Lyn Fabella of Wind
Song, a Christian singing group famous for its heavenly vocal blending,
supports Maestro Colmenar in recreating the well-loved songs from the musical.
Noted couturier and designer to
the stars, Francis Libiran, provides the costumes, from the military uniforms
to the fabulous ballgowns. The picturesque landscapes of Austria, solemn
hallways of Maria’s convent, and imposing interiors of the von Trapp residence
is brought to life by production designer and scenographer Mio Infante. Adding
to the visual feast is video producer Paul Soriano who will showcase video
animation scenes simultaneously with the theater performance. Furthermore, the
story is made larger than life with NPAT’s LED screen, touted as the largest in
Southeast Asia.
Check out video preview below. :)
This spectacular heartwarming production 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.
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