The Final Lease: Rent Manila

I've been staring in the computer for hours thinking on how will I write something that will convince every one to see RENT's final shows this weekend.  Honestly, I'm out of words.  After almost a year, I grew tired of stitching words just to sell this show to people.  But not because I'm also getting tired of RENT.  It is just that, I still don't understand why people still need to be convinced.

JORITV: Rent's "Take me or Leave Me" by Glee Versus Rent Manila Cast

I've been losing faith over FOX's Glee ever since it returned from the Christmas break.  I dunno, maybe the songs don't interest me at all or the story is beginning to become tiring and boring.  But the latest episode just show me a little glimmer of hope.  But before you throw rocks on me, I'm not talking about the Bieber fever.  What excites me is when Rachel (Lea Michelle) and Mercedes (Amber Riley) performs "Take me or Leave Me" from the broadway hit musical "Rent".  Watch the clip below.

JORITV: Ciara Talks About Her Greatest Challenge Ever: Rent

Weeks ago we got a chance to sit down with Mrs. Ciara Sotto-Oconer and talk about her latest theater project in 9 Works Theatrical. Ciara talks about the advantages of trying acting on stage, shifting from wholesome image to a wild and sexy one and the joys of working with a talented cast and Director. Watch the video after the jump.

New Season, New Faces: Rent Musical 2011

After two successful runs last year, 9 Works Theatrical is back for yet another staging of the most well loved Broadway musical, RENT.    Under the direction of 9 Works Theatrical's Creative Director Robbie Guevarra, the ensemble of characters that makes us laugh, cry and dance last year is returning on stage to spread once again the universal message of Love.

JORITV: Rent February 2010 Tribute Video

I was cleaning up some clutters on my files when I find this video file hidden somewhere beneath all other files and I can't believe that I never published it before. Here is a Tribute Video that I made for 9 Works Theatrical's first run last February.

Christmas Bells are Ringing: "Rent" Christmas Comeback Review

Rent is back.  After almost nine months, 9 works Theatrical had assembled its cast and crew to stage once again the show that everybody loves. There is no doubt that Rent is already known for being one of the most relevant and touching Broadway musical in history. And that could be the reason why Power Plant choose it to be featured on their cinema theater this December in celebration of their Anniversary.

New Cast for Rent Manila December Rerun Revealed

Christmas bells are indeed ringing now when I opened my Facebook because the cast for the December limited run of Rent is already revealed.