South Pacific: half theater, half concert
By Jasmine Agnes T. Cruz
Theater/Concert
South Pacific in Concert
Sept. 12 and 19, 8 p.m.
Newport Performing Arts Theatre,
Resorts World Manila, Pasay City
IN THE PHILIPPINES, when someone...
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Good narrative depth
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