AN UPDATED, topical take on the hippy-dippy 1970s original, MusicArtes’ production of Godspell starts out confusing, but develops into a joyful, moving, interactive, and eminently enjoyable night at the theater. With a lovely performance by the multi-talented Jeff Flores as Jesus, who is ably supported by an ensemble of veterans — Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, OJ Mariano, Shiela Valderrama-Martinez, Caisa Borromeo, Poppert Bernadas, Topper Fabregas, Red Concepcion, Stephen Viñas, Abi Sulit, Maronne Cruz, Rhenz Gabalonzo and Gab Pangilinan — who joke, dance, sing, play the ukulele, and alternately break your heart and make you laugh. Directed by Anton Juan.
The show’s final performances are this weekend (3 p.m. on June 25 and 26, and 8 p.m. on June 25) at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City.
Tickets are available at TicketWorld, ticketworld.com.ph or 891-9999. For more information, call (02) 895-8098 or e-mail musicartes.manila@gmail.com. — AAH
