Hello Kitty coming to Manila this Christmas

MANILA – Kids and adult fans of Hello Kitty will definitely enjoy the Christmas season more as the popular cartoon character is set to visit Manila for a two-week show at the Meralco Theater in December.

Titled “Hello Kitty Live – Fashion & Friends,” the live show promotes values on friendship, respect, kindness, hard work, talent and a passion for creativity.

Set in modern-day London, the show depicts Hello Kitty as a young girl who is full of dreams and ambition for her future. But before she can get there, she is faced with a challenge ahead.

Luckily, Hello Kitty is not alone and with the help of her twin sister Mimmy, best friend My Melody and boyfriend Dear Daniel, she will take on this amazing opportunity that can change her life forever.

Also featured in the show are troublemaker Bad Badtz-Maru and the easy going Pom Pom Purin.

There will be a total of 16 shows at the Meralco Theater from December 20 to January 1, 2017.

During its Manila run, the audience will also get a chance to have their photos taken with the cast after the show upon availing of the "meet and greet" pass on a first come, first serve basis.

Mounted by Royale Chimes Concerts and Events Inc. and Zen Tiger Live, tickets to the show will be available to the general public at all Ticketworld outlets.

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'Addams Family' takes stage with 'very Filipino' story

MANILA - Cue the finger snaps and prepare to sing along.

Atlantis Production is set to end its 14th theatrical season with the whimsical musical comedy about the creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky family, "The Addams Family."



Running from November 15 to December 1 at the Meralco Theater, Pasig City, the macabre musical, based on the 1938 comic strip drawn by Charles Addams, will feature an original story that is every father's nightmare.

Wednesday Addams (K-La Rivera) has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man, Lucas Beineke (Ryan Gallagher) -- a secret she confides only in her father.

In saying yes to his daughter's request to keep the secret between them, Gomez Addams (Arnell Ignacio) must do something he's never done before -- keep a secret from his beloved wife.

"I deeply relate to Gomez as a father and his relationship with his daughter, Wednesday," Ignacio said during a recent press conference for the stage play.

Veteran actress Eula Valdez, fresh from her award-winning performance in the musical, "Nine," will play Morticia Addams, known to "Addams" fans for a skin so pale, eyes so black and dress cut down to Venezuela.

"Sobrang loving wife," Valdez said in describing her character. "Sobrang importante sa kanya na maging truthful 'yung bawat isa."

Valdez, in the same press conference, also promised to offer a different take on the character from those who have played Morticia before her, including the award-winning Anjelica Huston.

"Ayaw kong may magaya doon sa pinanuod nila. Alam mo 'yun, pag kinopya lang parang walang kang trinabaho," she said.

The rest of the ghoulish ensemble will be played Nyoy Volante and Jimmy Marquez alternating as Grandma, Jamie Wilson as Uncle Fester, Carla Guevarra as Alice Beineke, Calvin Millado as Mal Beineke, Warren Saga and Anton Posadas alternating as Pugsley Adams, and Ikey Canoy as Lurch.

"Mukha nga kaming mga baliw," Valdez said, "pero 'yung value namin napaka-intact, inspiring even. Sa panlabas, akala mo ang pananaw sa buhay ay magulo at pariwara. Pero yung kalooban, very basic 'yung foundation -- family. [It's] very Filipino."

Director Bobby Garcia added, "We are thrilled with the amazing cast we have assembled. 'The Addams Family' will be a perfect way for families to end the year."

For tickets, call Atlantis Productions at 892-7078 or Ticketworld at 891-9999. You can also visit their website www.atlantisproductionsinc.com for more details.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com