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The Circle of Life: The Lion King Returns To Singapore After 7 Years

Over the years, Marina Bay Sands has seen countless productions grace its theatres, ranging from the best touring productions from Broadway and the West End to the strongest performers from around the region. But one production that will always have a special place in audience’s hearts would be the very first one. That production is Disney’s The Lion King, which saw a welcome return to the … Continue reading The Circle of Life: The Lion King Returns To Singapore After 7 Years

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Arts, Concert, Esplanade Concert Hall, Music, musical, Singapore, Theatres

Nothing But Pride for Local Talent: An Interview with Dick Lee (Singapopera 2018)

Dick Lee is perhaps one of the few Singaporeans whose name is immediately recognizable. For many Singaporeans, Dick is best known as the composer of ‘Home’, the song most synonymous with National Day. Written abroad while harbouring thoughts of missing Singapore, the 1998 song has since gone on to become a mainstay at just about every National Day Parade, at any and every Singaporean event … Continue reading Nothing But Pride for Local Talent: An Interview with Dick Lee (Singapopera 2018)

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Reflections on a Skyline: An Interview with Here and Beyond Director Stanley Seah and Cast Member Jolene Wong

Toy Factory is having an incredibly busy year – they’ve already staged three brand new productions in 2018, ranging from epic hundred year musical to loving comedy tribute, and all of which were presented in Mandarin or Mandarin dialects. But this July, something quintessentially Singaporean will be coming your way, with the first ever stage adaptation of the only MOE-prescribed Singaporean O-Level Literature text – Here … Continue reading Reflections on a Skyline: An Interview with Here and Beyond Director Stanley Seah and Cast Member Jolene Wong

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Preview: Here and Beyond by Toy Factory

This July, Toy Factory takes on the local literary scene as they adapt Singapore’s only local MOE prescribed literature text for ‘O’ Level students! In Here and Beyond (edited by Cyril Wong), 12 quintessentially Singaporean stories charting the complexities, hardships and shared love and dedication to the Singapore we call home were collected from some of our most renowned local writers. Now, watch as these 12 stories by … Continue reading Preview: Here and Beyond by Toy Factory

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Preview: Kinky Boots presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

This October, Singapore gets kinky with the debut of smash hit musical Kinky Boots! Presented by BASE Entertainment Asia, Broadway Entertainment Group and TROIKA Entertainment, Kinky Boots is all kinds of fabulous rolled into one – with a heartwarming book by four time Tony-Award winner Harvey Fierstein, the catchy, Tony-award winning score by Cyndi Lauper (yes, she of True Colours fame) and of course, plenty of over the top costumes … Continue reading Preview: Kinky Boots presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

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Arts, Mastercard Theatres, Music, musical, Preview, Sands Theatre Highlights, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Preview: The Lion King presented by BASE Entertainment Asia and Sliding Doors Entertainment

BASE Entertainment Asia and Sliding Doors Entertainment are set to have a roaring 2018 season as they bring back the very first show that played at Mastercard Theatres 7 years ago when Marina Bay Sands first opened – Disney’s The Lion King! Since its premiere in Minnesota in 1997, more than 90 million people around the world have experienced the sheer joy and theatrical mastery … Continue reading Preview: The Lion King presented by BASE Entertainment Asia and Sliding Doors Entertainment

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Review: Super Mommy (我的妈妈是ENY?) by Resorts World Sentosa

Bringing in a musical with strong commercial acclaim seems like a recipe for success, particularly when it’s backed up by veteran artistes such as Nancy Sit. Super Mommy is Resorts World Sentosa’s latest show on their lineup, flown in straight from Taiwan and retaining much of the original creative team. These include Taiwanese director Lang Tsu Yun and music director Huang Yun Ling, while the cast is … Continue reading Review: Super Mommy (我的妈妈是ENY?) by Resorts World Sentosa

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Review: Legally Blonde The Musical presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

Bold, blonde ambition makes this musical a hit. For all its giddy pinkness and improbable plot, there’s something special at the heart of Legally Blonde that makes it such a fantastic watch from start to finish. First opening on Broadway over 10 years ago, there’s a surprising relevance to this show about a sorority president turned lawyer that elevates it far beyond its chick flick roots … Continue reading Review: Legally Blonde The Musical presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

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Arts, Mastercard Theatres, Music, musical, Preview, Sands Theatre Highlights, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Legally Blonde The Musical: “Being True To Yourself Never Goes Out of Style” (presented by BASE Entertainment Asia)

Scroll to the bottom for an exclusive 50% discount to the show! It’s time to think pink, as everyone’s favourite blonde lawyer finally takes to the stage and for the first time ever, comes to Singaporean shores with the musical adaptation of Legally Blonde!  Based off the 2001 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer smash hit film of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon, Legally Blonde follows the tale of sorority girl, fashionista … Continue reading Legally Blonde The Musical: “Being True To Yourself Never Goes Out of Style” (presented by BASE Entertainment Asia)

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Preview: Legally Blonde presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

Omigod you guys! Legally Blonde The Musical is on tour and guess who’s on the pink circuit in summer 2018 – wait for it – Singapore!!! (cue high pitched screams of delight.) Adapted from the 2001 hit rom-com film starring Reese Witherspoon, Legally Blonde tells the story of SoCal sorority queen and fashionista Elle Woods (Maris Fernandes), a girl who has it all – money, a following of … Continue reading Preview: Legally Blonde presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

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