Let me take a break from my usual food posts and share with you something which commensurate to something equally delicious, a play entitled “Sweet Charity”. After all, a delicious life constitute not only of the things that fills our tummy, but things which delight our hearts as well. In my opinion, watching a play, specifically musical comedy play can do that.
Early last year, I was able to watch “Legally Blonde: The Musical” staged at Meralco Theatre with Nikki Gil as the lead role. I am not a fan of the actress but she had me at Legally Blonde. Her superb performance as Elle Woods led me to see her in a different light. Now, I will get to watch Nikki Gil perform again as she plays a bubbly and feisty taxi dancer named, Charity Hope Valentine for “Sweet Charity” come the 13th of August 2011 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue in Makati.
Aside from the expected wonderful performances from the cast, what excites me about the play is the story itself. It revolves around the adventures and misadventures of Charity, a taxi dancer who always gives her heart, and her earnings, to the wrong man. Except for being a taxi dancer and about the earnings as I don’t think I have much, ladies and gentlemen, it could be the story of my life!... or your life? I’m sure hopeless romantics like me can relate.
Directed by Robbie Guevara, Sweet Charity casts includes seasoned talents such as Kris Lawrence, Shiela Valderrama-Martinez, Ciara Sotto-Oconer, Sheree Vidal-Bautista, OJ Mariano, and Tasy Garrucha. Based on an original screenplay by Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli and Ennio Plaiano, “Sweet Charity” is presented by 9 Works Theatrical together with Press Play Productions in cooperation with The Rockwell Club and Member’s Only Bar and Lounge.
I’m sure it will be a night full of fun, laughs, and pure good time. So let’s all watch, shall we?
For ticket reservations and inquiries, contact Katherine 0917.5342974 or Cheng 0917.8924364 or email pressplayprods@gmail.com You can also add Press Play in facebook or visit their site at pressplayprods.wordpress.com.
