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10 Upcoming Shows to Look Out For This March 2018
Get stoked as these stunning shows come to Manila this month!
By: Denisse Shawntel Tan | March 07, 2018
Do you have the time this month but don’t know what to do? If you’re tired of the same old option of going to the cinema or binge-watching a TV show, why not go to a show instead? Aside from enjoying the music, you get to soak up on the culture of the city while also making new friends. From Broadway shows to #throwback concerts, you’re sure to have one memorable and entertaining night out.
1. Kinky Boots
When: March 2-4,9-11,16-18
Where: Carlos P Romulo Auditorium at the RCBC Plaza
Prices:
PhP2,000 Balcony
PhP3,000 Loge Side
PhP3,000 Loge Center
PhP3,000 Orchestra Left
PhP3,000 Orchestra Right
PhP4,000 Orchestra Center
Fans of local singer Nyoy Volante have already seen their idol dressed in drag when he joined local TV contest “Your Face Sounds Familiar” and portrayed powerful women icons in music such as Tina Turner and Sylvia La Torre.
This month, Nyoy unleashes his inner drag queen and undeniable versatility once again for the re-run of the hit Philippine version of the multi-award-winning Broadway musical Kinky Boots. Due to the high demand of theater fans, the show will return for a limited run from March 2 to 18.
Tickets are available at Ticketworld booths and Ticketworld online.
How to get to RCBC Plaza : Ride the MRT to Ayala station then walk to the jeep terminal at the back of Shell Ayala, ride a jeep enroute to Ayala-Washington. Ask the jeepney to drop you off at the RCBC Plaza, which is located at the right side.
2. Silent Sky
When: March 2-4, 10-11, 16-18, 23-25
Where: Onstage Theatre
Prices:
PhP1,200 Orchestra Sides
PhP1,500 Orchestra Center
This play adaptation of Lauren Gunderson’s 2015 novel Silent Sky will have you reaching for the stars. The story centers on the journey of young Henrietta Leavitt, an American astronomer who is also one of the women who helped define astronomy during the 1920s, and helped pave the way for women scientists at a time when the field was heavily male-dominated. Besides the science, the story features themes of motivation, perseverance, dedication, patience, family, love, and friendship.
Tickets are available at Ticketworld outlets and Ticketnet online.
How to get to Onstage Theatre : Take the MRT-Line 3 to Ayala then walk towards SM Makati, it is connected to Greenbelt. Head towards the second floor of Greenbelt, Onstage is within that floor.
3. Joe and Tamiya
When: March 9
Where: Mall of Asia
Prices:
PhP1,200 General Admission
PhP2,500 Upper Box
PhP3,500 Lower Box B
PhP5,200 Lower Box A
PhP6,500 Patron
PhP7,500 Patron VIP
It will be a #FlashbackFriday on March 9 as two of the icons of 90s R&B scene hit the stage for a night of pure nostalgia. Tamia is of course famous for her song “Officially Missing You” while Joe is known to be behind the smooth tune “I Wanna Know.” Expect that their performance here in the Philippines will be special and genuine as they prepare for their only venue in Asia during their tour.
The show will be opened by New Yorker DJ Neil Armstrong. Tickets are available through SM Tickets booths and SM Tickets online.
How to get to SM Mall of Asia : Ride the MRT and get off at Taft Avenue station, ride one of the shuttles or jeepneys heading to SM Mall of Asia outside the station.
4. Wanderland Music Festival
When: March 10
Where: Filinvest Events Grounds, Alabang
Prices:
PhP8,000 Star Wanderer
PhP4,800 Regular Wanderer
You don’t need to board a plane to America just to experience Coachella, since the country has its very own music and arts festival with Wanderland Music Festival. The festival, which started in 2013, gained quite a following over the years as they continue to bring some of the biggest and most talented local and foreign artists and performers in one stacked concert.
This year’s headliners include both local and foreign acts such as IV of Spades, Jess Connelly, Lauv, Daniel Caesar, Kodaline, Jhene Aiko, Quest, and many more.
Tickets are available at Wanderland’s website.
How to get to Filinvest City, Alabang : Ride the MRT then alight at Ayala Station. Walk towards Greenbelt 1 then take the Point to Point (P2P) bus Alabang Town Center-Greenbelt 1. Get off at Alabang Town Center bus terminal. Then ride a jeep heading Alabang-Zapote road. Get down at Bridgeway, Filinvest City, then turn left to Corporate Avenue.
5. Romancing the Classic
When: March 16, 8:00 PM
Where: Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
Prices:
PhP309 Price 6
PhP412 Price 5
PhP515 Price 4
PhP824 Price 3
PhP1,236 Price 2
PhP1,545 Price 1
For fans of classical music, the March installment of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) will feature songs such as “Requiem for String Orchestra” by Toru Takemitsu, “Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra in A flat” by Felix Mendelssohn, and “Symphony No. 2 in D” by Jean Sibelius.
The show is part of the PPO’s 35th concert season, which started in September 2017 and will run until April 2018.
Tickets are available at Ticketworld outlets and Ticketworld online.
How to get to the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP): Ride the MRT and get off at the Taft Avenue station. Ride a jeepney en route to CCP.
6. Kuh Ledesma: The 2nd Kuhl Event #WTL
When: March 16
Where: CCF Tiendesitas
Prices:
PhP500 Price Zone 5
PhP1,000 Price Zone 4
PhP2,000 Price Zone 3
PhP3,000 Price Zone 2
PhP5,000 Price Zone 1
Kuh Ledesma has been a familiar face in the Philippine music industry in the last 35 years for her sultry voice which complements her jazz accompaniment. Besides love songs, the diva also released songs of praises and worship with her first gospel album in 2015 titled Fragrance of Worship.
On her show at Christ Commission Fellowship (CCF) Tiendesitas this coming March 16, she will be joined by various artists and personalities such as Ogie Alcasid, Alden Richards, Piolo Pascual, Christian Bautista, and many others. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Holy Bible Giver foundation.
Tickets are available at Ticketworld outlets and Ticketworld online.
How to get to CCF Tiendesitas : Head to Shaw Boulevard and ride a jeepney bound for Ugong, Pasig. The jeepney will pass by Tiendesitas, CCF is the tall building nearby. You can see the building’s logo from the distance.
7. Lion King
When: opens at March 18
Where: The Theatre at Solaire
Prices:
Weekdays:
PhP1,900 Price Zone D
PhP3,350 Price Zone C
PhP4,300 Price Zone B
Php5,500 Price Zone A
PhP6,500 VIP
Weekends:
PhP2,250 Price Zone D
PhP3,600 Price Zone C
PhP4,700 Price Zone B
PhP5,850 Price Zone A
PhP7,250 VIP
Kids and kids at heart are surely in avid anticipation for the stage adaptation of Disney’s timeless tale, The Lion King, opening at The Theater at Solaire this month. The show will feature the original songs featured on the animated version. It does not matter if you haven’t watched the original Disney movie; the ever-heartwarming story of Simba’s journey to being a king will surely tug at your heartstrings.
Tickets are available at Ticketworld outlets and Ticketnet website.
How to get to get to Solaire : Ride the MRT then drop off at Taft Avenue station. Ride a shuttle or a jeepney heading to SM Mall of Asia. Wait for the Solaire shuttle at the terminal. See the shuttle schedule at Solaire’s website.
8. John Legend
When: March 21, 8:00 PM
Where: Araneta Coliseum
Prices:
PhP1,050 General Admission
PhP2,625 Upperbox
PhP4,200 Box
PhP5,250 Patron C
PhP6,300 Patron B
PhP8,400 Patron A
PhP12,600 VIP
There’s no denying that John Legend, or John Roger Stephens in real life, has a knack for songwriting. So it’s no surprise that he was able to steal the hearts of his Filipino fans with his heartfelt songs over the years. Besides “All of Me,” Legend wrote other bops such as “Ordinary People” and “Greenlight.”
His concert on March 21 at the Araneta Coliseum is part of his Darkness and Light Tour.
How to get to Araneta Coliseum: Take the MRT and get off at the Araneta-Center Cubao terminal station. Walk to Gateway Mall. Smart Araneta Coliseum is just behind it.
9. Maja On Stage
When: March 23
Where: Kia Theatre
Prices:
PhP850 Balcony
PhP1,400 Loge
PhP2,500 Orchestra
PhP3,600 VIP
PhP4,500 SVIP
Coming off the high success and busy schedule of her top-rating show Wildflower, Maja Salvador managed to prepare a concert just for her fans this March 23 at the Kia Theatre. The singer-actress even took a break from her weekly appearance at the Sunday noon-time concert show ASAP in preparation for the concert. Her comeback aims to wow fans with her ecstatic energy and powerful performances, showing that Maja really does own the stage, whether on camera or live.
Tickets are available at Ticketnet outlets and Ticketnet online.
How to get to Kia Theatre: Ride the LRT-2 or the MRT and drop off at Araneta Center-Cubao station. Walk along Aurora Boulevard and then turn right to Gen. Aguinaldo Avenue. Kia Theatre is on the left.
10. Kplus Concert
When: March 30, 8:00 PM
Where: Kia Theatre
Prices:
PhP3,000 Gold
PhP5,000 VIP
PhP8,000 SVIP
There’s more to Korean pop music or K-Pop than just boy bands and girl groups with huge numbers of members; there are in fact successful solo artists as well, and they will head to the country for a concert at Resorts World Manila at the end of the month. Performers include Baek Ji Young, Yoo Sung Eun, and Danny Jung. You can relive your favorite Korean drama feels as they sing some of the original soundtracks featured in several shows like Secret Garden, Love in the Moonlight, Rooftop Prince, and many others.
Tickets are available at Ticketworld outlets and Ticketworld website.
How to get to Resorts World Manila: Ride the MRT then get off at Taft Avenue station. Go to the passageway behind McDonald’s. In the area should be a white Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal public commuter bus; ride it. Prepare PhP20 for the fare.
Tips for purchasing tickets and preparing for the event
- Reserve tickets early, but make sure that the schedule of the show won’t be in conflict with your future plans as well.
- Follow the social media accounts of the artists or the event organizer to monitor changes and announcements regarding the show such as venue changes or last minute-cancellations.
- Observe and follow the rules and conditions of the venue, such as what not to bring, to avoid any inconveniences when entering.
- If the concert venue is unfamiliar to you, determine how to get there via public transportation or how long it will take you when you book a car via Uber or Grab. Make sure to leave early to give yourself allowance should you need to walk around to find the venue.
- If you own a car, follow directions from Waze and other similar apps. Again, make sure to leave early, in anticipation of traffic en route to the venue, or the hassle in finding a parking spot.
- Go to the toilet before the show to avoid having to step out in the middle of it.
- Some shows do not allow children below a certain age. It’s best to personally check with the establishment regarding such policies.
Which of these shows will you be heading to? Share it with us at the comment section below!
About Denisse Shawntel Tan
Denisse Tan is currently a work in progress: she’s an aspiring writer, artist, and fashion designer! She’s trying to figure out how to manage her time in achieving all of her goals while also taking in life as humanly possible. Aside from art, she’s a big fan of the color pink, disco music, Bratz dolls, and Genshin Impact. By age 35, she plans to travel to New York City 🗽.
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