Ballet Manila has put together the all-Filipino Christmas ballet Kutitap as a regular feature at the Aliw Theatre for the entire holiday season.
The 50-minute program features the entire company of Ballet Manila recreating scenes that spell Christmas to the Filipino people—from the traditional simbang gabi and noche buena, to the more recent experience of waiting for loved ones to come home to celebrate the holidays with family and friends after years of working overseas.
The storyline follows an angel sent down to earth as a cripple, who gets enmeshed in a love triangle between a pedicab driver, a ballerina, and rich boy .
Along the way, he finds himself amid circus performers who symbolize the frenzied urban jungle. Upon witnessing a change among the rude, rich characters, he transforms back to an angel and heralds the Christmas season.
Kutitap is a joint choreographic work by Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, Osias Barroso, Rudy De Dios, Gerardo Francisco, Nino Guevarra, Michael Divinagracia, Ricardo Mallari, Romeo Peralta, and Roduardo Ma, danced to the tune of unforgettable Christmas carols masterfully arranged by Arnold Buena.
Acrobats, clowns, aerial acts, contortionists, and other circus performers have also been added in a creative weaving of various entertainment forms.
“We are happy to present our Pinoy audiences with this heartwarming show that we know will strike a chord with them especially at Christmas, which symbolizes family togetherness, love and sharing,” says Macuja-Elizalde. “Ballet Manila will not only bring them cheer, but also offer them thoughtful messages for reflection and valuable lessons for the young generation.”
Kutitap will regale audiences throughout the Christmas season on Dec. 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30, at 7 p.m., with 4 p.m. matinees and an additional evening show at 10 p.m. on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. 2017.
Admission is free for all Star City guests on a first-come, first-served basis.
For information, call 832-3713.