One of the country's most versatile musical directors, Archie Castillo, returns to Manila to conduct FILharmoniKA Orchestra in Atlantis Productions' highly anticipated staging of the hit Tony Award winning musical Hairspray which runs from Nov. 14 to Dec. 7 at Star Theatre, CCP Complex.
Archie has an impressive 18-year track record making him one of the most prolific music directors in the country. As a music director, composer, arranger, record producer and orchestrator for film, TV, musical theater and concerts, Archie has numerous awards and nominations from distinguished Philippine music and film organizations. He earned an international recognition in Finland when he won Best Arrangement at the 1994 International Midnight Song Festival.
FILharmoniKA is the most sought-after orchestra in the country today. The group was formed in 2005 under the leadership of music director Gerard Salonga as the in-house recording ensemble of Carmel House Studios, a music and audio post-production facility in Manila. Their music prowess can be heard on film scores and albums such as the animated feature Tugger starring Jim Belushi, Ang Pamana, and the albums of Lea Salonga, Regine Velasquez, Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano and Mon David. The orchestra can also be heard on the station IDs of The Filipino Channel and Q-11, as well as major TV commercials. The orchestra's goal is to bring the best of Filipino music to audiences here and abroad. It also wants to introduce new audiences to the magic of orchestral music.
Archie and FILharmoniKA will be playing the original Tony Award nominated Broadway orchestrations of Hairspray.
Hairspray is the winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. The cast has a powerful ensemble of actors and singers including Michael de Mesa, Dulce, Leo Rialp, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Nyoy Volante, Gabe Mercado, Enchang Kaimo and Noel Rayos.
Hairspray is directed by Bobby Garcia, choreography by Cecille Martinez, production design by Gino Gonzales and lighting design by Shoko Matsumoto.
Hairspray is about Tracy who wins a spot on the local TV dance program The Corny Collins Show. The big girl with big hair and big dreams becomes a teen celebrity overnight. Soon Tracy finds herself pitted against the show’s reigning princess for the title Miss Teenage Hairspray 1962. Based on the John Waters film, Hairspray is the winner of eight Tony awards including Best Musical. It was recently made into a hit film starring John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer and Queen Latifah.
Hairspray is directed by Bobby Garcia, choreography by Cecile Martinez, sets and costumes by Gino Gonzales, and lighting design by Shoko Matsumoto.
Hairspray Manila will be staged at the Star Theater, CCP Complex
on November 15, 2008 (Saturday) at 8:00 p.m.
For ticket inquiries/reservations please contact:
Stef Sioson
Fritzie Sioson-Villacorta
For more information, please visit:
http://hairspraymanila.blogspot.com
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