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Musical Play
Philippine Musical Theater
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Philippine Sarswela
 OBJECTIVES
Define what musical play is;

Construct ideas in a musical play and how it is presented by watching

a live performance or video excerpt through theater critique; and

Demonstrate understanding of the musical plays in the

Philippines
 THE
PHILIPPINE
MUSICAL
THEATER
LESSON 3- MUSIC
 MUSICAL PLAY
: musical play (or musical theater) is a form
of art that incorporates music, songs,
dialogue, and dance into one stage spectacle.
"A Whole New World" - Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular
PHILIPPINE
MUSICAL
THEATER
Spanish Influence to the Philippine
Theater

Through the Zarzuela Musical Theatre, which has been widely

adapted by Filipinos in their native cultures, notably in urban areas. The
theatre was only introduced by the Spanish in 1878, despite being part
of the Spanish Empire since the middle of the 16th century.
ZARZUELAS
-a theatrical musical
originated from Spain.
 SARSWELA
-Musical play from the Philippines which
features typical Filipino characters and
situations within the framework of a romantic
love story.
 "Walang Sugat" "Dalagang Bukid" "Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas"
by: Severino Reyes by: Fernando Amorsolo by:Aurelio Tolentino II
 BODABIL
• Bodabil was a stage presentation featuring various
forms: musical, comedy, and even magic acts, skits,
monologues, and acrobatics, among others.
Vaudeville acts were first introduced to the
Philippines during the Japanese occupation and were
performed by visiting troupes. These entertainers
helped make jazz and blues popular in the country.
 Andres Bonifacio:
Ang Dakilang Anak-
Pawis

A five-act musical that was composed

by Jerry Dadap in the 1970's. The
musical speaks of the life and heroism
of the great Filipino plebian Andres
Bonifacio.
 HONORATA "ATANG" DELA
RAMA-HERNANDEZ

• National Artist for Music and Theater

• In 1979, Atang was formally bestowed the
title Queen of Kundiman.
• Singer-actress who graced the Philippine
stage, starting out as Dalagang Bukid film
version in 1919.
 LONGEST RUNNING FILIPINO
MUSICAL PLAY

"Magsimula Ka“ - 1988 Tanghalang Huseng

(The musical is based on the song on the "Magsimula Ka", 3rd Batute of CCP
prize winner of the Fourth Metro Manila Popular Music Festival)
FAMOUS PHILIPPINE MUSICAL
PLAY
Ang Larawan (Culturing Musicat Productions)

Lam-Ang (Tanghalang Pilipino)

Mabining Mandirigma: A Steampunk Musical

(Tanghalang Pilipino)
CONCLUSION
Why is it important
to know the
Philippine Musical
Play?
CONCLUSION
What are the
impacts of Musical
Play in the
community?
ACTIVITY
THEATER CRITIQUE
• You are going to watch a video excerpt from
"Ang Huling El Bimbo, the Musical."
• Write a 2 paragraph with 3-4 sentences theater
critique about the musical play given.
• Guide questions and a rubric will be provided.
• Link will be posted on the google meet chat box.
Read in advance your
MAPEH Book page 182-
185 about Behind the
Curtains, the people
behind theater
production.
THANK YOU
FOR
LISTENING!