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The Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT), a resident company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), returns to the United States for a series of shows starting with a gala performance at the iconic Plaza Hotel Ballroom in New York on Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. upon the invitation of Hiraya Foundation Inc.
Another show is scheduled for the next day at Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Consulate in New York at 6:30 p.m.; and on Oct. 30 at Wilshire Ebell Theater in Los Angeles.
The show, titled “On the Wings of Song,” pays tribute to Jose Mari Chan’s 55-year musical journey as a prolific songwriter and composer whose hit compositions enriched Philippine pop music.
Sponsored by the Philippine Consulate in New York, Hiraya Foundation Inc. in partnership with the CCP and Sentro Rizal, PBT will also perform “Serye at Sayaw,” which was first staged during its US tour in 2019.
Other major sponsors include SMC Foundation Inc., Philippine Airlines, Sayaw Foundation, Carmen’s Best, Nena Ortoll and Menchu Concepcion.
Plans are under way for a 2023 US tour scheduled in October, which will see PBT touring Washington, Virginia Beach, Portland Oregon, Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle and Orange County.
Founded in 1987 and known for its world-class artistry, grace and technique, PBT is committed to proudly showcasing Filipino homegrown talents through the art of classical and contemporary ballet before local and international audiences.