Have You Gotten Your Tickets To The One Night Only "TOKYO〜the city of music and love〜"?

Hi Huneybees,

Coming in June for ONE NIGHT ONLY: "TOKYO〜the city of music and love〜" arrives at the Esplanade Theatre on June 22 after a successful run in Tokyo with standing ovations and rave reviews.

Japanese superstar Yu Shirota, making his Singapore debut, headlines this musical variety show, joined by Singapore's own Nathan Hartono and Japanese songstress 'miwa.' Expect mesmerizing Japanese set design, dazzling choreography, and extravagant costumes.

Shirota, famous for his roles in "Hana-Kimi" and the Sailor Moon Musicals, will captivate audiences with a diverse blend of J-pop, Disney classics, and Broadway hits. The show includes contemporary street and jazz dance, rap, beatboxing, and other surprises, all set against a backdrop of stunning visuals.

Co-directed by Kahori Kanaya and with music direction from Japanese R&B singer SWEEP, the production features an all-star cast and special guest performances by miwa and Nathan Hartono. Live musicians and J-pop stars RIOSKE, yuzu, and Rainy。 along with dynamic dancers, will bring the magic of ‘Tokyo’ to life. VIP tickets are sold out, but regular tickets are still available. Don't miss this enchanting evening of music and dance!

“This exciting new show is a fusion of diverse musical genres and dance, featuring some of the region’s most gifted performers and artists. Along with dynamic staging, choreography and costumes, audiences can expect to be wowed as we showcase the iconic places and landscapes which embody the vibrant energy that is synonymous with Tokyo and its embrace of worldwide cultures. We are thrilled to bring the show to audiences in Singapore, as a central artistic hub in the region and our chosen stage to showcase our work globally. I am also excited to collaborate with Singapore’s very own Nathan Hartono for this one-of-a-kind production, which is not-to-be-missed for anyone who appreciates the artistic flair and creativity Japan is known for.” --- Yu Shirota

 

TOKYO〜the city of music and love〜

Date: Saturday June 22, 2024

Time: 8pm (110 min no intermission)

Venue: Esplanade Theatre

Website: https://tokyoshowsg.com/ 

Tickets: Please visit https://sistic.com.sg/events/tokyo0624

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It's A Whole New World With Aladdin The Musical

Hi Huneybees,

2019 is definitely a whole new world for fans of Disney's Aladdin story. Not only will there be a real-life movie version coming to our cinema together with M.A.C will launching a collection of makeup base on the movie and also the most exciting of all, a musical that brings the fairytale live to us!

A story that we grew up singing to the tunes of "A Whole New World" has been brought onto the Broadway stage and this Eglish-language production will play its first and only Asian stop in Singapore at Sands Theatre coming this July.

From the producer of The Lion King, the beloved story of Aladdin comes to life in this spectacular new musical. Breathtaking sets, mind-blowing special effects, over 300 lavish costumes, and a fabulous cast bring the magic of Disney’s Aladdin to life on stage.

In the middle-eastern town of Agrabah, Princess Jasmine is feeling hemmed in by her father’s desire to find her a royal groom. Meanwhile, the Sultan’s right-hand man, Jafar, is plotting to take over the throne. When Jasmine sneaks out of the palace incognito, she forms an instant connection with Aladdin, a charming street urchin, and reformed thief. After being discovered together, Aladdin is sentenced to death, but Jafar saves him by ordering him to fetch a lamp from the Cave of Wonders. Where there’s a lamp, there’s a Genie, and once Aladdin unwittingly lets this one out, anything can happen! Will Aladdin’s new identity as “Prince Ali” help him win Jasmine’s heart and thwart Jafar’s evil plans? Will the Genie’s wish for freedom ever come true? 

Well, you've seen the animation, you know the story, come see the magic come alive or complete your fairytale series with this magical and mystical if you didn't know the story yet...

As a prelude to the opening of the theatrical show, I got to sneak peek 3 of the acts from the show and it was magical to see and hear Princess Jasmine (Shunshri Kandiah), Aladdin (Graeme Isaako) and the Genie (Gareth Jacobs) performing right before my eyes!

Graeme Isaako performing "Proud of Your Boy". On his way to winning the heart of Princess Jasmine, Prince Abdullah confronts Aladdin and calls him an embarrassment to his family name. Hurt and alone, Aladdin vows to make something of his life.

*I'll update the video clips soon. Stay tuned*

Shunshri Kandiah and Graeme Isaako performing "A Whole New World".

Unimpressed by the pompous prince, Jasmine turns Ali down on the spot. When Kassim questions Aladdin's "scheme", Aladdin rejects his friends, while the Genie tries to convince Aladdin to be himself. Suspicious of Ali but not recognizing Aladdin, Jafar tricks him into seeking Jasmine in her private chambers. Ali offers Jasmine a ride on his magic carpet, where Jasmine they sang of their love and Jasmine runs off to tell her father that she has found "the perfect suitor" once they returned safely back in the palace.

Gareth Jacobs performing "Friend Like Me"
Ater retrieving the lamp from the dazzling Cave of Wonders, Aladdin reaches for a necklace that reminds him of Jasmine. Touching the forbidden treasure triggers the cave's collapse, knocking Aladdin out. When he comes to and rubs the lamp, a beaming Genie appears in a cloud of smoke and offers 3 wishes to the new Master of the Lamp.

The actors performed so well and I relived my childhood memories at the cinema watching the animation. They are great 'depiction' of what I think the cartoon characters would be like if they were to come to live! I can't wait for July to come and watch the whole production.

So, be sure to get your tickets early and not miss this spectacular musical!

 For more information, please log into www.MarinaBaySands.com.

TICKETING AND SHOW INFORMATION

Performance Times
Tuesday to Friday: 7.30pm
Saturday: 2.00pm & 7.30pm
Sunday: 1.00pm & 6.30pm

Ticket Price
From $68*
*Excludes the booking fee of $4 SGD per ticket

Ticket Bookings

Internet: www.MarinaBaySands.com/ticketing or www.sistic.com.sg
Phone: +65 6688 8826
In-Person At: Marina Bay SandsBox Offices
(Museum, Theatre, SkyPark, Retail Mall and Hotel Tower 1 Lobby)

Corporate & Group Bookings
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Step Into The Whimsical World Of MATILDA

Hi Huneybees,

I remember burying my head into Roald Dahl's storybooks during my childhood days, having fun in my own world where chocolate rivers were real, giants dwell amongst us and witches could turn people into mice.

One of my favourite story would have to be Matilda. It kinda related to me as I was a very "reserved" kid growing up and most of the time, you will find me in the library, engulfed in my own world, soaking up on those Roald Dahl fantasies...

I went to catch the Matilda musical on it's opening night, imagine my excitement when I was backstage prior to catching the full musical that night! It was as though stepping right into the storybook and I couldn't help taking photos as though I was Matilda myself! There's gona be some magical things happening on stage and being in the backstage taught me how all these works and the amount of manpower and thoughts were put into this production, making me appreciate the musical number even more!

Ok, back to the musical. It was an amazing number that made me clapping, laughing and crying at the scenes. It really was as though there was magic around us, with the kids performing much better than adults, upstaging them, brought my emotions surging through the roof.

The story is so relatable in this modern time, where bullying and despise is uncalled for. Though marketed as a children’s book, Matilda, like Dahl’s other stories, has layers of the dark and unsettling that we might only begin to grasp when we look back on them as an adult.

I like the idea of adding a little story within the original story (which was not in the original Dahl's book), bringing us deeper into the imaginative mind of Matilda's, her suppressed emotions and loneliness, that also ties her relationship with Miss Honey more.

The storytelling was smooth in between scenes, there was not a boring moment and making full use of the stage, allows for something to be happening at all angles and audiences from all directions can see the acting and action on the stage.

The 4 young Matilda actresses including Singapore's own Sofia Poston

For the opening night, Sofia Poston, the young Singapore actress made an impressive performance as Matilda. She could take on the stage all by herself and her adorable little self made such a big impression on us with her voice and acting. Especially when up against the adult actors and actresses, she was nothing lackluster of.

My favourite moment has got to be David & Goliath scene where the dramatic height of the villain -  headmistress Miss Trunchbull, who insists that “all children are maggots.”, is pit against the small little frame of Matilda. The clever thought of having a male actor - Ryan de Villiers, playing as Miss Trunchbull enhanced that dramatic silhouette and aid so much more in the storytelling.

All in all, I'm infatuated with Matilda the Musical. It's something not seen before where kids dominate the stage, scenes were well thought out for everyone to immerse into the whimsical world of Roald Dahl and everyone left the theatre in cheers for all the actors. The clever mix of fun and fright ultimately produces an empowering tale for all ages.

Matilda the Musical is now playing at the Marina Bay Sands Theatre and is set to end on 17 March 2019. For more information, please visit:www.matildathemusical.com.

Matilda The Musical
Venue: Sands Theatre @ Marina Bay Sands 
From: 21 February 2019
Showtimes: Tue - Fri: 7.30pm | Sat: 2pm & 7.30pm | Sun: 1pm & 6pm
Prices: Tue - Thur: $68 - $178 | Fri - Sun: $68 - $198 (excluding $4 ticketing fee)

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MAMMA MIA! Is Not To Be Missed

Hi Huneybees,

Remembering back then, it was the end of exams and us girls all gathered in the school's hall to watch the movie - Mamma Mia, to celebrate the end of school terms. We stashed all our textbooks aside and enjoyed the movie with lightened hearts. We fell in love with the idea of falling in love, getting swept off our feet and even the lovely friendship between the female lead - Donna, and her friends - wisecracking author Rosie Mulligan and wealthy multiple divorcée Tanya Chesham-Leigh. We even had the idea of growing old together and gathering in times of happiness, just like the characters!

"MAMMA MIA!" - a story about Love, Friendship and Ambitions, surrounding the beautiful tunes of the 70's iconic ABBA songs like "I Have A Dream", "Money, Money, Money", "Dancing Queen" and "Mamma Mia"; was actually based on a musical of same name back in 1999.

And now Singapore has the pleasure of catching the musical back on its second run, telling the story of Sophie as she prepares to get married at a young age of twenty, she decides she wants to know who her father is, and so invites the three potential men from her mother’s past through her diary to the wedding in the Greek islands, unbeknownst to her mother Donna. Being a jukebox musical, the characters break into a slew of ABBA’s best and most iconic songs.

This is one of the happiest, sunshine musical I've seen before, and it was so meaningful to have caught it with my BFF. The flamboyant costumes complete with platform boots wide-legged pants, and glitter, paired witha good mix of slapstick and sexual innuendos got us tickled pink and laughing through the night.

We walked out dancing and singing to the tunes, speaking of so much childhood memories. I bet girls, ladies of all ages would love this musical as much as us and even the guys too! It was definitely a first for me to see the audience dancing and singing to the tunes all the way till the curtain call "encores".

I'm happy that I finally caught this musical and soaked up some of the ABBA vibes with this feel good performance. So, do catch MAMMA MIA! before it ends this 18 November at Marina Bay Sands. You can get tickets here.



Image Credits: MAMMA MIA! 2017-18 UK Tour Cast Press/Publicity Photos by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg

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A Sweet Deal To Catch Kinky Boots Before They Strut Out This Sunday

Hi Huneybees,

The night was glaring red when we attended Kinky Boots Media Night, glitz and glitter to celebrate this long-awaited musical to arrive at our island. It was an exceptional musical that was entertaining and uplifting, giving us a contrasting storyline that 'sings' out to me.

Based on the 2005 British film of the same name, Kinky Boots follows Charlie Price (Lance Bordelon) as he inherits ownership over his late father’s shoe factory. But times are hard, and Charlie is forced to either sell the business or find a miracle. So, there comes the fabulous Lola (Jos N. Banks), a larger than life drag queen who just may be the answer to all his problems, as the factory innovates and works to create a new line of boots that are comfortable for drag queens. Racing against the clock as they rush to complete a full collection to show at Milan, both Lola and Charlie are also forced to confront their own personal demons as they’re haunted by memories of their late fathers and pressures at the workplace. All falls into place at the end and the musical ends on a high note.

The stage design and high energy dance choreography, got me immersed in the world of shoemaking and I find myself tapping and dancing to the songs, every scene brought out emotions, tugging our hearts. 

I love the message behind such a fun musical too, being open-minded, accepting those around us without judging and bringing us into the inner world of the LGBTQ is applaudable. With Kinky Boots being such an iconic piece and strong message to bring across, I find this is a musical that everyone has got to watch and the world will just be a much better place with more big hearts acceptance.

My favourite scene has got to the part where everyone gets together to perform “Everybody Say Yeah”, where they celebrate the construction of the very first pair of the red glitter kinky boot. The creative use of the conveyor belt, each Angel and Lola being able to shine and strut their stuffs on the belt. It left us on a high note before heading off to a break for Act 2 and that left us wanting to the break to end quickly and continue with the story-telling...

This has been one of my favourite musical this year and I hate that you will have to miss it when they end the round this Sunday. So, here is a special promotion for you priced at S$200: 

• 2 for $200 (A Reserve tickets)
  http://entertainment.marinabaysands.com/cms/events/index.html?specialCode=kinky1018E9&contentCodeBE=kinky1018

• 4 for $200 (B & C Reserve tickets) - Open on all ticketing channels + promo link
  (http://entertainment.marinabaysands.com/cms/events/index.html?specialCode=kinky1018ED&contentCodeBE=kinky1018)

I hope you will enjoy Kinky Boots as much as I did. Kinky Boots plays at the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands from 5th – 14th October. Tickets available from SISTIC and for more information, go to www.MarinaBaySands.com.

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Matilda The Musical Is Coming To Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands

Hi Huneybees,

Acclaimed as ‘the standout musical of the decade’ by the UK’s Sunday Times, the multi award-winning Matilda The Musical will make its debut in Singapore from 21 February 2019 at the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands. Inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl, Matilda The Musical has taken both London’s West End and Broadway by storm, garnering five-star reviews across the board. Winner of over 85 international awards, including 16 for Best Musical, Matilda is now in its seventh year in London where it continues to delight audiences of all ages, and has been seen by more than 8 million people. The Singapore season marks the first time the hit musical has ventured to Asia, having toured to Australia and New Zealand from 2015-2017. 

Armed with vivid sets and castings, the musical will be bringing the magic of Roald Dahl’s fictional world to Marina Bay Sands from 21 February 2019.

Matilda The Musical was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company and played to sold-out audiences at the RSC’s The Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon in England for 12 weeks from November 2010 to January 2011. It transferred to the West End later that year and swept the board at the 2012 Olivier Awards, winning a record-breaking seven awards. As well as winning the award for Best New Musical, the four young actresses who originated and shared the title role made history by taking home the collective award for Best Actress in a Musical. The New York production of Matilda opened in 2013 at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre to rapturous reviews, was awarded the accolade ‘#1 Show of the Year’ from TIME Magazine, and won five Tony Awards®. 

The musical follows the tale of young prodigy Matilda Wormwood as she navigates the ups and downs of her childhood. Namely, being bullied by her TV-addicted parents and her formidable school headmistress Miss Trunchbull for being too smart. 

As she grows up, she begins to resist the challenges and obstacles presented to her, learning that sometimes you have to be a "little bit naughty" in order to get through life. 

Seeking solace in the library in a world of her imagination and creation, Matilda forms strong bonds with adults such as Librarian Mrs Phelps and her class teacher Miss Honey. Together they give her the confidence to embrace her special gift and individuality which is needed to reclaim her life.

Featuring a smart and witty original score by Olivier Award winner Tim Minchin, alongside an exciting book by Tony Award®-winning playwright Dennis Kelly, and ingenious staging by Tony Award® winning director Matthew Warchus and Tony Award® winning choreographer Peter Darling, the musical adaptation is one of the most successful British musicals of modern times. The production has sets and costumes by Tony Award® winner Rob Howell, with orchestrations, additional music and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, lighting by Tony Award® winner Hugh Vanstone, and sound by Simon Baker.

 With an incredible cast of young performers, Matilda inspires and delights audiences both young and old. The timeless story of a small girl's determination to challenge those above her for the greater good, combined with Roald Dahl's signature wit and naughtiness, makes this an unforgettable West End musical.

Tickets are already on sale at marinabaysands.com and all SISTIC channels. These are on a first come, first served basis, so better grab them quick to experience the magic first-hand! For detailed background information on the show and the characters please visit: www.matildathemusical.com.

Matilda The Musical
Venue: Sands Theatre @ Marina Bay Sands 
From: 21 February 2019
Showtimes: Tue - Fri: 7.30pm | Sat: 2pm & 7.30pm | Sun: 1pm & 6pm
Prices: Tue - Thur: $68 - $178 | Fri - Sun: $68 - $198 (excluding $4 ticketing fee)

Book your tickets for Matilda The Musical today!

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