Filipino Masterpieces
The Great Classics
the nutcracker
By popular demand, the “Golden Boy of Ballet”, Joseph Phillips, will return to Manila from Russia to perform the role of the Nutcracker Prince, partnering PBT’s home grown ballerinas, Lobreza Pimentel and Regine Magbitang who will take on the roles of Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Dancing in One Voice
CCP Main Theatre
- September 26 - 8 PM
- September 27 - 6 PM
Philippine Ballet Theatre with guest vocal artists:
- Rachelle Gerodias
- Byeong-In Park
- Leah Patricio
- Nino Alejandro
- Tanya Diaz
- Timmy Pavino
don quixote
Synopsis:
The classic favourite returns! Don Quixote features some of the most virtuosic dancing in the classical repertory.
Don't miss the funny and romantic ballet critics call "a collection of 'tales of the lovelorn' translated into eye popping episodes of passion and frivolity, intimacy, and spectacle... an impossible dream come true."
Artistic Director: Ronilo Jaynario
Music: Ludwig Minkus
Original Choreography: Marius Petipa
Restaged by: Anatoly Panasyukov
Lead Artists:
- Joseph Phillips as Basilio
- Lobreza Pimentel as Kitri
- Peter San Juan as Basilio
- Regine Magbitang as Kitri
Le Corsaire
Synopsis:
Le Corsaire (The Pirate) follows the escapades of a dashing pirate, Conrad, who journeys across the high seas to save his beautiful harem girl, Medora. It is a swashbuckling fantasy tale of captive maidens and cutthroats, love and betrayal.
Artistic Director: Ronilo Jaynario
Music: Adolphe Charles Adam
Original Choreography: Francis LeComb
Restaged by: Ronilo Jaynario
Lead Artists:
- Veronica Ylagan as Medora
- Lemuel Capa as Conrad
- Regine Magbitang as Medora
- Nordic Caraig as Conrad
The Nutcracker
Synopsis
The Nutcracker Ballet is based on the story "The Nutcracker and the King of Mice" written by E.T.A. Hoffman. Although what is seen on the stage today is different in detail from the original story, the basic plot remains the same; The story of a young German girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a Mouse King with seven heads.
Artistic Director: Ronilo Jaynario
Lead Artists:
- Lemuel Capa as The Nutcracker Prince
- Regine Magbitang as Clara
- Loby Pimentel as Sugar Plum
- Peter San Juan as The Nutcracker Prince
- Loby Pimentel as Clara
- Regine Magbitang as Sugar Plum
Carmen
Synopsis
The story of Carmen can leave you breathless. The passion, the drama, the love, the tragedy combine in such a way that one's heart feels as though it might stop at any moment from sheer anticipation.
Artistic Director: Ronilo Jaynario
Music: Georges Bizet
Choreography: Ronilo Jaynario
Lead Artists:
- Bianca Trocino as Carmen
- Lemuel Capa as Don Jose
- Joanna Galeste as Carmen
- Peter San Juan as Don Jose