NewsPHOTO EXCLUSIVE: In Rehearsal With Manila Aladdin Stars K-La Rivera and Raul MontesaPrincess Jasmine and Jafar join forces to give Playbill.com readers a look at rehearsals for the Asian premiere of Disney's Aladdin in Manila. K-la Rivera offers comments on their rehearsal adventures, as shown through the lens of Raul Montesa.
By
Matthew Blank
December 05, 2012
Atlantis Productions, through a special licensing arrangement with Music Theatre International, stages the Asian premiere of Disney's Aladdin. Performances began Nov. 16 at Manila's Meralco Theatre and continue through Dec. 9.
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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: In Rehearsal With Manila Aladdin Stars K-La Rivera and Raul Montesa
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: In Rehearsal With Manila Aladdin Stars K-La Rivera and Raul Montesa
Princess Jasmine and Jafar join forces to give Playbill.com readers a look at rehearsals for the Asian premiere of Disney's Aladdin in Manila. K-la Rivera offers comments on their rehearsal adventures, as shown through the lens of Raul Montesa. Read the Playbill.com story.
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500 Shaw. Rehearsal venue for Disney’s Aladdin. Manila 2012. Night sky after rehearsals.
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Aiza and Calvin with Manman, our fabulous vocal director. First, we must learn our music.
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Recording music rehearsals so I can review at home!
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Lillette, Princess and Japs reviewing harmonies during rehearsals.
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Reg and Mikkie having a good time at rehearsals.
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Our breaktime campsite!
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And then we start staging. Stretching beforehand always helps! Work it, Calvin!
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That’s me, “getting my way” with Altaire, Steven and Ikey!
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Musical Director, CJ Javier taking me thru A Whole New World with... Babkak???? Watch out, Aladdin!
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“A thrilling chase!“
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With Tom, our fantastic Aladdin.
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“Don’t you dare close your eyes...”
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“Let me share this whole new world with you”
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Our wonderful stage management watching over us.
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Lining up for a birthday treat at breaktime. Happy birthday, Altaire!
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Rock and roll! Go, Kassim!
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Heralding the arrival of Prince Ali
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Happy baby genies!
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Calvin and Aiza checking each other out in their costumes designed by Twinkle Zamora.
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The fabulous 3: Johann as Omar, Jamie as Kassim and Bibo as Babkak
Disney's Aladdin features music by eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Oscar winner Howard Ashman, Oscar winner Tim Rice and Tony Award-nominated lyricist Chad Beguelin; the latter also penned the book for the musical.
Bobby Garcia and Chari Arespacochaga direct a cast that features Tom Rodriguez as Aladdin, K-La Rivera as Jasmine, Aiza Seguerra as Genie, Raul Montesa as Jafar, Jimmy Marquez as Iago, Bibo Reyes as Babkak, Johann dela Fuente as Omar, Jamie Wilson as Kassim and Jun Ofrasio as Sultan.
Based on the film, the musical, according to press notes, "tells the story of a street-smart commoner whose whole life changes with one rub of a magic lamp. The brand new romantic musical adventure incorporates all the beloved songs from the film’s Oscar-winning score and brings some of the movie’s most memorable characters to life. Jafar, Iago, the Sultan, the Genie and of course Aladdin and Jasmine come together to create a whole new world of magical musical theatre for the whole family."
For more information visit www.atlantisproductionsinc.com.
