LEA SALONG
University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Fund, Inc. presents “Ang Soap Opera ng Buhay Ko (The Concert: Voices of Healing)” at the Marriott Grand Ballroom on Aug. 26 to raise funds for the creation of the new UP College of Medicine Academic Center.
The dinner concert will feature the 50-piece ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra (under the baton of Gerard Salonga), Lea Salonga, Ryan Cayabyab, Jed Madela, Vice Ganda, Mark Bautista, Cris Villonco, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Bituin Escalante, Pinky Marquez, Franco Laurel, The Tux, Caisa Borromeo, Baihana, and Catherine Fisher. A 70-strong chorus composed of The Mass Appeal, Ateneo Chamber Singers and UP Medicine Choir will also perform onstage.
For inquiries, call Melfred Hernandez (0917-8152029), Karin Estepa (0922-8253146), or Kareen Tapia (0923-8568043), or e-mail upmaf.secretariat@gmail.com.
JOANNA Ampil
‘Bridges of Madison County’
West End musical stars Joanna Ampil and MiG Ayesa lead the cast of the first international production of the Tony Award-winning musical “The Bridges of Madison County,” produced by Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group, slated for November 2015.
It tells the story of a bored Iowa housewife and her life-changing, four-day, whirlwind romance with a traveling photographer. This new production features soulful music by Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown.
MIG AYESA
Directed by Bobby Garcia, “The Bridges of Madison County” opens on Nov. 20 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City. Select shows are now available for show-buying and fundraising opportunities.
Contact Jorelle at 0917-8381534 or info@ategasia.com.
Cody Simpson
“Cody Simpson: Live in Manila’ will be held tomorrow, 8 p.m. at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila. For tickets, call 8919999.Carly Rae JepsenPop singer Carly Rae Jepsen, singer of the hit “Call Me Maybe,” will perform tomorrow at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. For tickets, call 9115555.
‘Jukebox Queens’
Claire de la Fuente, Imelda Papin and Eva Eugenio will perform in “The Legendary Jukebox Queens in Concert” on Aug. 31 at Newport Performing Arts Theater. Musical director is Butch Milaflor. Special guest performer is Lenard Santos. Call 8919999 for details.