Concert Review: The Music of China’s Magnificent Mountains – Darrell Ang and SCO

Darrell Ang leads the Singapore Chinese Orchestra through an immersive soundscape capturing a vivid journey across mountains. Last weekend, under the baton of Darrell Ang, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra’s The Music of China’s Magnificent Mountains unfolded like a carefully charted expedition, one where every ascent, valley, and horizon was shaped with intention. From the very beginning, Ang established a distinct presence, where his entrance was … Continue reading Concert Review: The Music of China’s Magnificent Mountains – Darrell Ang and SCO

An Interview with actress Nathania Ong on finding her own voice and reclaiming Éponine in Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular

In Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular, scale is everything: a full orchestra onstage, sweeping projections, and a staging language that expands the musical’s visual and sonic reach. Yet within that enormity, the production’s emotional force hinges on something far more intimate. And doing exactly that is the character of Éponine. Portrayed by Singaporean performer Nathania Ong, the character emerges not as a peripheral tragic … Continue reading An Interview with actress Nathania Ong on finding her own voice and reclaiming Éponine in Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular

★★★★★ Theatre Review: Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular by Base Entertainment Asia

Spectacle meets soul in epic, transcendent reimagining of the musical theatre classic. Few musicals possess the cultural and emotional magnitude of Les Misérables. From its origins on the West End and Broadway to its global tours and cinematic adaptation, the work of Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, drawn from Victor Hugo’s monumental novel, has endured as a defining pillar of musical theatre. In its 40th … Continue reading ★★★★★ Theatre Review: Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular by Base Entertainment Asia

Lea Salonga to Star as Madame Thénardier in Singapore Season of Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular

Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management and Base Entertainment Asia, are delighted to announce that multi-award winning Filipino actress and singer Lea Salonga will star as Madame Thénardier in the strictly limited season of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from 24 March 2026 until 10 May 2026, for 7 weeks only. Lea Salonga has previously played the roles of both Éponine … Continue reading Lea Salonga to Star as Madame Thénardier in Singapore Season of Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular

BTS Returns to Singapore for a Historic Four-Night Concert Run in December 2026

BTS is officially returning to Singapore this December, nd not just for one night, but four epic nights, making it their longest concert run in Asia outside of Korea and Japan. For ARMYs across the region, Singapore is about to become the place to be. This milestone cements Singapore’s status as a global entertainment capital, a city that knows how to do big moments, bigger … Continue reading BTS Returns to Singapore for a Historic Four-Night Concert Run in December 2026

Concert Review: Stephen Hough Piano Concerto + Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

A night of musical mastery with the Asian premiere of Sir Stephen Hough’s evocative piano concerto, and a commanding rendition of Saint-Saëns’s majestic Organ Symphony. The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) welcomed audiences to an evening of elegance, energy, and emotion under the baton of Associate Conductor Rodolfo Barráez, featuring the Asian premiere of Sir Stephen Hough’s own Piano Concerto, The World of Yesterday. Completing the … Continue reading Concert Review: Stephen Hough Piano Concerto + Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Singapore’s Nathania Ong Joins stellar Cast of Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular

Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management and Base Entertainment Asia, are delighted to announce initial casting for Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. Due to phenomenal demand, a final 3-weeks of performances have been added. The production will now run from 24 March 2026, with its final performance on 10 May 2026.  Tickets for the … Continue reading Singapore’s Nathania Ong Joins stellar Cast of Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular

★★★★☆ Concert Review: COMMISSIONS by SMU Chinese Orchestra

A hearty musical tribute to SMU’s contributions and support of local talent over the years. The SMU Chinese Orchestra’s concert for SMU25 and SG60 was a celebration of new beginnings, community, and inclusion. Featuring three world premieres alongside commissioned works from previous years, the evening showed how far the orchestra has come and where it hopes to go. The concert opened with Sulwyn Lok’s Spring … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Concert Review: COMMISSIONS by SMU Chinese Orchestra

Preview: Musical theatre royalty Jemma Rix returns to Singapore with ‘The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale’

Base Entertainment Asia, in association with Kevin Wallace Productions, GWB Entertainment, Middle-earth Enterprises, Tim McFarlane, KHAM Inc., People Entertainment Group, The Watermill Theatre, and Chicago Shakespeare Theater, are thrilled to announce the Singapore cast for The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale. Based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic trilogy, this stage production will make its Asia Premiere with a limited season from 12 to … Continue reading Preview: Musical theatre royalty Jemma Rix returns to Singapore with ‘The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale’

Preview: Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular World Tour by Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management and Base Entertainment Asia

Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management and Base Entertainment Asia, is proud to announce that tickets are now on sale for Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular World Tour. The highly anticipated production will take the stage at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from 24 March 2026, as part of its acclaimed world tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of … Continue reading Preview: Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular World Tour by Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management and Base Entertainment Asia