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Manila Theater Guide

Shows covered by Unsaulicited, with dates, venues, booking information, and reviews across Metro Manila.

Manila Theater Calendar

Selected current and upcoming productions covered by Unsaulicited, with dates, venues, and booking details.

When the listings were checked

Calendar updated: . Chicago’s March 9 to 28, 2027 dates come from GMG Productions’ October 8 announcement. Cirque Alice’s opening date is October 17 in Solaire’s current performance listing, checked October 9. Other entries retain their previously cited schedules. Listings record announced schedules. Seat availability should be checked with the seller. Check the linked booking or producer page before travelling.

  • Sessions available

    Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration

    Where
    The Space at Solaire, Solaire Resort Entertainment City, Parañaque City
    What
    An interactive Harry Potter fan celebration with Hogwarts house activities, the Champions Waltz, a dance-off, a Fashion Parade, photo opportunities, and a Yule Ball Market.
    Tickets
    TicketWorld lists sessions from September 3 through December 13, 2026. Standard tickets are ₱1,500 for children ages 7 to 10, ₱2,750 for adults, and ₱4,250 for VIP; peak-session prices are higher. Check current availability.
    Access
    The official event page identifies the venue as wheelchair accessible and says staff can assist. Ask the organizer about any route or seating requirement before booking.
    Read
    Read the Unsaulicited guide or browse GMG Productions coverage.

    Best for: Fans who want to join the evening rather than watch a seated stage production.

  • Now playing

    Bongga Ka, ’Day!

    Where
    Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay City
    What
    Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical builds a new story around Hotdog’s music, with Atasha Muhlach as Annie.
    Schedule
    Selected dates from September 18 to October 25, 2026. Check Newport World Resorts for the performance time and current cast for your chosen date.
    Tickets
    Check the official event listing and current availability.
    Read
    Read Saul’s first impressions from the open technical dress rehearsal.

    Best for: Audiences interested in Manila Sound, a new Filipino musical, and Atasha Muhlach’s first major theater lead.

  • Limited engagement

    Last Dance: Hubo’t Hubad

    Where
    Halxyon Club, Poblacion, Makati
    Schedule
    The September 29 review lists public performances on October 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, and 29, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 PM; performances begin at 7:30 PM. October 17 is a private screening. Confirm your chosen date with the production before booking.
    Tickets
    Tickets are listed at ₱700 for front seats, ₱600 for side seats, and ₱500 for standing admission through Ticket2Me. Use the booking details in the Unsaulicited guide.
    Access
    This production is for audiences 18 and older and includes mature themes and partial or full nudity. Production-specific physical access arrangements were not publicly stated.
    Read
    Read the Unsaulicited preview or read Saul’s September 28 press-preview review.

    Best for: Adult audiences looking for intimate contemporary theater in Poblacion.

  • Tickets announced

    MORYON

    Where
    FEU Center for the Arts Studio, Manila
    Schedule
    Performances run on selected Thursday, Friday, and Saturday dates from October 1 to November 28 at 6:30 PM. The house opens at 6:00 PM.
    Tickets
    Published prices range from ₱150 to ₱700, with rates for FEU students, faculty, staff, alumni, non-FEU students, senior citizens, PWDs, and the general public. See the complete price guide and dates.
    Access
    Production-specific access arrangements were not publicly stated in the source checked.
    Read
    Read the Unsaulicited guide or browse university theater coverage.

    Best for: Readers following FEU Theater Guild and extended campus theater runs in Manila.

  • Dates announced

    Pinocchio at Ayala Malls Feliz

    Where
    Activity Center, second floor, Ayala Malls Feliz, Pasig
    What
    Ephesus Teatron Group brings its family staging of Pinocchio to the mall for three October dates.
    Tickets
    Public pricing and complete performance times were not stated in the sources checked. Reservations and inquiries are handled by Ephesus Teatron Group.
    Access
    Production-specific access arrangements were not publicly stated in the sources checked.
    Read
    Read the Unsaulicited guide.

    Best for: Families looking for a mall-based introduction to live theater.

  • Limited run

    Tententenen

    Where
    Teatro Marco, 3/F, 65 Maginhawa Street, Quezon City
    What
    Mark Ghosn’s Filipino comedy follows Miss Bu and the Bubu Beauty Company team as a Reddit rumor threatens a dream wedding and the brand behind it.
    Schedule
    October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
    Tickets
    Use Teatro Marco’s official booking page or Ticket2Me. Check the cast schedule and current availability before booking.
    Access
    The third-floor venue is accessible by stairs only.
    Read
    Read the Tententenen guide.

    Best for: Audiences interested in Filipino meme culture, influencer satire, and intimate fringe theater.

  • Tickets on sale

    Cirque Alice

    Where
    The Theatre at Solaire, Solaire Resort Entertainment City, Parañaque City
    What
    GMG Productions presents a circus reimagining of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, with aerial work, acrobatics, puppetry, comedy, music, and theatrical storytelling.
    Tickets
    The official production page says tickets are on sale. Check current prices and availability.
    Access
    Production-specific access arrangements were not publicly stated on the official page checked.
    Read
    Read the Unsaulicited preview or browse GMG Productions coverage.

    Best for: Audiences who want a familiar story used as a reason for live physical spectacle, rather than another conventional Alice staging.

  • Concert announced

    Camille Thomas with MSO: Centennial Concert V

    Where
    Proscenium Theater, Rockwell, Makati
    What
    Marlon Chen conducts the Manila Symphony Orchestra, with Camille Thomas in Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations and PUP Bagong Himig Serenata in Pasasalamat’s world premiere and Fauré’s Requiem.
    Tickets
    The September 28 feature gives an announced range of ₱1,000 to ₱5,000 through TicketWorld. Check the seller for current prices and availability.
    Read
    Read the Camille Thomas and MSO feature.

    Best for: Listeners interested in a new Filipino choral work alongside the cello and orchestral repertoire.

  • Tickets on sale

    The Play That Goes Wrong

    Where
    The Theatre at Solaire, Solaire Resort Entertainment City, Parañaque City
    What
    Mischief's comedy follows an amateur theater company attempting a murder mystery while props, cues, performers, and the set refuse to cooperate.
    Tickets
    The official production page says tickets are on sale. Check current prices and availability.
    Access
    Production-specific access arrangements were not publicly stated on the official page checked.
    Read
    Read the Unsaulicited preview or browse GMG Productions coverage.

    Best for: Audiences who enjoy stagecraft as the joke, where controlled timing has to make every disaster look accidental.

  • Booking link available

    Heathers the Musical

    Where
    The Theatre at Solaire, Solaire Resort Entertainment City, Parañaque City
    What
    The international production of the dark musical based on the 1989 film comes to Manila, with Gerardine Sacdalan as Veronica Sawyer.
    Tickets
    Use the TicketWorld booking link on GMG Productions' official Heathers page for current performance dates, prices, and seat availability.
    Access
    The production is recommended for ages 14 and older and carries content warnings detailed in the Unsaulicited guide. Production-specific physical access arrangements were not publicly stated.
    Read
    Read the Unsaulicited guide.

    Best for: Musical theater audiences who want a dark teen comedy and can review its content warnings before booking.

  • Rerun announced

    Spring Awakening

    Where
    The Black Box at The Proscenium Theater, Rockwell Center, Makati City
    What
    The Sandbox Collective brings back the rock musical for a limited rerun, directed by Andrei Nikolai Pamintuan with musical direction by Ejay Yatco.
    Schedule
    February 2027; exact performance dates and times have yet to be announced.
    Tickets
    The September 7 Unsaulicited article says ticket information, prices, and the 2027 cast are still to come.
    Access
    Production-specific access arrangements for the rerun were not stated in the article.
    Read
    Read the Unsaulicited announcement or read the 2026 production review.

    Best for: Musical theater audiences planning ahead for Sandbox’s returning production.

  • Run announced

    Chicago

    Where
    The Theatre at Solaire, Parañaque City
    Schedule
    GMG Productions announced March 9 to 28, 2027. The October 8 feature does not confirm performance times or the Manila cast.
    Tickets
    The October 8 announcement lists UnionBank presale on October 12 to 15, GMG waitlist presale on October 16, and public sale on October 19, 2026. Prices were not announced. Check the official Chicago Manila page before booking.
    Read
    Read the Chicago Manila announcement and ticket-sale dates.

    Best for: Audiences planning for Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly, and the musical’s jazz-driven account of fame and justice.

  • Premiere announced

    Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical

    Where
    Proscenium Theater, Rockwell, Makati
    What
    9 Works Theatrical will stage the Philippine premiere of Disney's Broadway musical.
    Tickets
    Exact performance dates, casting, prices, and ticket-sale details had not been announced when checked.
    Access
    Production-specific access arrangements were not publicly stated in the sources checked.
    Read
    Read the Unsaulicited announcement or browse 9 Works Theatrical coverage.

    Best for: Readers planning ahead for a major locally produced musical at Rockwell.

Access note: Venue-level accessibility does not guarantee that every production offers the same seating, captioning, assistance, or ticket procedure. When an official source did not state a detail, this guide says so. Organizers may send corrections, schedule changes, and verified access information through press@unsaulicited.com.

Manila theater takes place across major auditoriums, black boxes, campus venues, and smaller performance spaces.

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Theater Review Hub

Review-forward coverage and criticism across Manila and Philippine stage productions, including musicals, plays, concerts, and major live performance events.

Stage Plays Hub

A guide to non-musical theater, adaptations, contemporary plays, political theater, campus productions, and text-driven performance in Manila.

Musical Theater Hub

Musical theater coverage for touring productions, Filipino musicals, commercial stagings, casting news, producers, venues, and show guides.

PETA Theater Center Manila

Venue and organization-specific coverage for PETA Theater Center, including PETA productions, Quezon City theater, reviews, and archive features.

GMG Productions Hub

Coverage of GMG Productions, The Theatre at Solaire, major touring musicals, commercial theater, and large-scale Manila stage events.

9 Works Theatrical Hub

Company and venue coverage for 9 Works Theatrical, Rockwell Makati, The Black Box, Proscenium Theater, and related musicals.

The Sandbox Collective Hub

Reviews and features on The Sandbox Collective, from intimate staged readings to musicals, including People, Places and Things and Spring Awakening.

Repertory Philippines Hub

Reviews, production guides, and company coverage for Repertory Philippines and REP Eastwood Theater, including Man of La Mancha.

University Theater Manila

A campus theater hub for Ateneo ENTABLADO, Tanghalang Ateneo, FEU Theater Guild, UP Manila Dramatista, and student-led productions.

Concerts and Live Performance

Concerts, recitals, classical music, venue-based performances, and cultural events that expand the coverage beyond traditional theater.

University Theater, Campus Stages, and Student-Led Productions

This section covers announced campus productions and earlier university theater runs, including MORYON at FEU and Mapanakit at UP Diliman.

For university theater

Start with the University Theater Manila hub for Ateneo ENTABLADO, Tanghalang Ateneo, FEU Theater Guild, UP Manila Dramatista, campus productions, and student-led stage work.

Current campus shows and recent coverage

Start with MORYON’s October–November 2026 FEU run. Read about Mapanakit’s July–August visit to UP Diliman, then explore Santa Juana ng mga Katayan and Emilia as archive coverage of their April–May 2026 Ateneo runs.

Producer and Company Pathways

Commercial and touring musical theater

GMG Productions coverage connects Unsaulicited readers to major touring musicals, The Theatre at Solaire, international stagings, and commercial theater in Manila.

Local producers and intimate stages

PETA, Repertory Philippines, The Sandbox Collective, 9 Works Theatrical, Kho-Lab Productions, Artist Playground, university organizations, and independent companies show how varied the Manila theater community has become.

Stage Plays, Musicals, and Reviews

Independent spaces, black boxes, university stages, and smaller rooms also keep political theater, feminist retellings, adaptations, musicals, and text-driven productions active across the city.

Manila Theater Venues and Cultural Spaces

Use the venue links below to find coverage from specific theaters and performance spaces. Check the production guide for its venue and access information.

Choosing a seat at Proscenium? My Proscenium Theater seating guide compares K26 for South Pacific and I36 for The Bodyguard, with a separate note on The Black Box.

Core theater spaces

PETA Theater Center, REP Eastwood Theater, RCBC Plaza, Proscenium Theater, The Theatre at Solaire, Metropolitan Theater, Illuminations Studio, Ateneo and UP Diliman campus theaters, FEU performance spaces, and The Black Box at Rockwell help define the Manila stage landscape.

Live performance spaces

Ayala Museum, MiraNila Heritage House, 78 Salcedo in Salcedo Village, Halxyon Club in Poblacion, concert halls, cultural venues, and museum-based programs extend the coverage into music, recital, and performance culture.

PETA Theater Center Manila REP Eastwood Theater RCBC Plaza Proscenium Theater The Theatre at Solaire Ayala Museum MiraNila Heritage House Ateneo de Manila University FEU Theater Guild Makati Quezon City Metropolitan Theater: Ambon, Ulan, Baha Halxyon Club: Last Dance 78 Salcedo: Songwriter

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