Karylle and Christian Bautista are lead cast in Resorts World Manila's 'Cinderella'
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No magic was needed for ‘Cinderella’ to
appear on Twitter’s trending board even days before the online and stage auditions
were completed. After a week, news broke that Christian Bautista sealed his
role as Prince Charming. Names of his possible princess appeared across social
sites thereafter. But no one really had an idea who will wear the glass
slipper. Not until this afternoon at least.
In a press conference at The Terrace in
Maxims Hotel earlier today, Resorts World Manila (RWM) has finally introduced
Karylle as the newest star of Newport Performing Arts Theater. Together with
Christian Bautista, one of Southeast Asia’s top-selling balladeers, Karylle
will help revive a stage romance that has made several musicals successful
including West Side Story (2008), The Kitchen Musical (2011) and Rama Hari
(2012).
With a partnership that has already been
tried and tested, Christian and Karylle promised Cinderella will be their most
romantic stage affair yet. When asked by a member of the press what’s new in
their tandem, Christian said: “The kiss will be longer”.
Resorts World Manila's Chief Entertainment Office Colin Kerr,
Christian Bautista, Karylle, and Michael Williams
Christian Bautista, Karylle, and Michael Williams
Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Resorts
World Manila’s fourth production after Kaos, The Sound of Music and The King
And I, is set to start October but has already stirred up excitement to theater
fans this early. Colin Kerr, RWM’s Chief Entertainment Officer, has revealed
that Cinderella will be the most expensive Resorts World Manila production
ever. “We will give you magic”, he enthused.
The rest of the cast is yet to be revealed
but two of the pillars of Philippine theater are set to provide utmost
creativity and artistry to this grand production. The King And I’s Menchu
Lauchengo-Yulo will play as the Fairy God Mother while Michael Williams is set
to direct the musical.
I’m sure you’re excited to witness the
grandest fairy tale of all time live at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in
a grand musical and visual extravaganza. We’ll see you and the glass slipper on
October!
Here's a video of Christian and Karylle singing "Ten Minutes Ago I Saw You" at the presscon:
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