Watch as Juliet Takes Back Her Own Ending - & Juliet the Musical

Hi Huneybees, 

What if the famous Shakespeare love story we all know so well had a different ending where Juliet chose her own fate? Remix it with some of the most iconic pop songs of the last three decades, comes an uplifting story of self-discovery, empowerment, and love - & Juliet.

In fair Verona, where we lay our scene...

Base Entertainment Asia is excited to announce that & Juliet, is coming to Singapore for a strictly limited season from 21st September to 8th October 2023 at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, for its Asian premiere! & JULIET is produced by Michael Cassel Group in association with MTM/Leyline and presented in Singapore by Base Entertainment Asia.

From the writer of Netflix’s Schitt’s Creek - David West Read; directed by Luke Sheppard (In the Heights); music from legendary five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter/producer Max Martin; choreography from Jennifer Weber and stunning set design from Soutra Gilmour, & Juliet has taken Broadway and West End by storm, winning 3 Olivier Awards and an impressive 9 Tony Awards nominations under its belt.

The show takes a fresh and contemporary look at Juliet taking control of her own destiny and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. It also includes many other extremely relevant overarching themes for the community we live in today, including empowerment for both women and men and inclusivity; presented by a diverse cast that also has members from the Aboriginal, Filipino, and Sri Lankan communities. 

You'll be enjoying a fun night of storytelling as Juliet’s hilarious and inspiring new story bursts into life through a playlist of pop anthems including  “Since U Been Gone‚” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “Larger Than Life‚” “That’s The Way It Is,” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling”.

& Juliet Performance Details

Date: 21 September to 8 October 2023 Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands

Duration: 150 minutes including a 20-minute intermission Performance Times (Singapore Time): Tuesday to Friday: 8.00pm Saturday: 2.00pm and 8.00pm

Sunday: 1.00pm and 6:30pm

Ticket Booking:
Marina Bay Sands: https://www.marinabaysands.com/entertainment/shows/juliet.html
SISTIC: https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/julietmusical1023
Trip.com (15% discount off tickets): https://sg.trip.com/w/BaseEnt
Maybank cardmembers: 15% discount off tickets

For more information - https://baseentertainment.com.sg/, https://www.facebook.com/BASEentertainmentAsia/,  https://www.instagram.com/baseasia/

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Enjoy A Disney Experience at Capitaland This Christmas

Hi Huneybees,

Our favourite Disney friends have joined us this Christmas on our magical shopping experience at CapitaLand Malls. 

Spanning across all 16 CapitaLand malls, there will be different life-sized Disney character figurines to join your Insta-worthy shots, alongside projection shows as well as shopping promotions happening from now till 31st December 2022. You can have the Disneyland experience without having to travel abroad!

Character "appearances"

• Aperia: Winnie The Pooh
• Bedok Mall: Frozen
• Bugis Junction: Incredible Hulk
• Bugis +: Incredible Hulk
• Bukit Panjang Plaza: Winnie The Pooh
• CQ @Clarke Quay: Captain America
• Funan: Iron Man
• IMM: Monsters, Inc.
• JCube: Frozen
• Junction 8: Toy Story
• Lot One Shoppers’ Mall: Thor
• Raffles City: Star Wars
• SingPost Centre: Toy Story
• Tampines Mall: Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
• Westgate: Cars

Projection shows

Raffles City Singapore and Bugis Junction will also be hosting projection shows inspired by Disney+ Originals, with scenes from "Star Wars: Andor" at Raffles, whilst the latter will showcase "SheHulk: Attorney at Law".

Here's the schedule for the shows:

Limited edition Disney merchandise in retail pop-ups

7 CapitaLand malls will be hosting an exclusive retail pop-up space, selling product collaborations with local brands Klosh, L’zzie, Shop The Paw, and The Elly Store. You'll find pet accessories, apparel for both children and adults, as well as gift ideas for the holidays.

You will also be entitled to an exclusive purchase-with-purchase promotion to get Disney-themed Recyclable Tote Bags (S$10) with any purchase in the pop-up stores (while stocks last). With patterns inspired by beloved Disney, Pixar, and Marvel characters, the eco bags come in blind packs with four mystery designs!

List Disney retail pop-ups:

• Bugis Junction: L1 Hylam Street Atrium (21 Nov 2022-26 Jan 2023)
• Bugis +: L2 Atrium (21 Nov 2022-26 Jan 2023)
• Funan: B2 Atrium (28 Nov 2022-20 Jan 2023)
• Junction 8: L2 Atrium (14 Nov 2022-27 Jan 2023)
• Raffles City Singapore: L2 Atrium (7 Nov 2022-20 Jan 2023)
• Tampines Mall: L1 Concourse (9 Nov 2022-24 Jan 2023)
• Westgate: L1 Atrium (16 Nov 2022-28 Jan 2023)

Shopping Promotions

From now till 23rd December 2022, when you spend at least $150 at any of the participating malls, you’ll be able to get a $10 eCapitaVoucher and if you’re a CapitaStar member, completing the daily quests on the CapitaStar app, you will stand to score even more shopping vouchers, promo codes, and 1 million STAR$® (worth $1,000)!

Each CapitaLand mall has its own shopping promotions, so do follow their website for more details. Have a merry good time shopping and I can't wait to see your lovely photos on social media! 😉

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We Are Infatuated With The Phantom of the Opera

Hi Huneybees,

Thank you Base Entertainment Asia and Lunchbox Theatrical Productions for letting me cross off another to-do off my bucket list. It's been my dream to catch the legendary musical that got my interest in Broadway production and being able to do so with W (my ever so loving hubby), made the whole love story plot even sweeter. 

The Plot

For Huneybees who are unfamiliar with the story, Phantom of the Opera tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius known as 'The Phantom' who haunts the depths of Paris Opera House. During this time, he was mesmerized by the talents and beauty of a young soprano - Christine. He lures her to be his protege and seeks her love in return. Yet, when Christine showed love for her long love interest Raoul, the Phantom's obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn where jealousy, passions, and madness combust into an epic tale of love.

The Set

While everything was so well thought of and planned for easy packing for the purpose of tours around the world, no details were forsaken. Right from the beginning, when the curtains pulled back, the golden wonder of the pristine stage replica of the theatre literally took my breath away as the chandelier rose to the ceiling. The entire set design was simply magnificent and intricate as though I was sitting there in the Paris Opera House!

Thanks to the backstage tour, I got to learn about how some of the magic unfold for Phantom of the Opera,  To allow for the exchange of set between scenes fast, such as when the Phantom takes Christine down into the depths of opera, clever use of  body doubles and silhouettes helps to create the catwalk movement. 

See how cool the staircase from the masquerade scene is being pulled up and kept behind the scenes.
Easy for packing and also what a clever use for space...

Also, the smart use of candles peek from little trapholes on the floor helps to create a perspective as The Phantom's lair unveiled while he takes Christine on a boat, that is actually remotely controlled by a staff backstage, so there is no need to make tracks on the stage floors.

The Cast

For me, Jonathan Roxmouth (The Phantom), Meghan Picerno (Christine Daaé) and Matt Leisy (Raoul) have such great chemistry on the stage and their vocals paired off with each other perfectly. Especially with Jonathan's low and strong baritone vocals in comparison with Meghan's high pitched soprano vocals, I get goosebumps every time they sing on stage as the nostalgia of playing back these musical tracks on the CD back in my college days seizes me!

Meghan played the sweet songstress so well that I can literally see her character grows on stage from the initial young little dancer in the back to become the main lead later in the play. 
Also worth mentioning is the prima donna  - Carlotta Giudicelli - for her high pitch range of vocals, which I feel is definitely on par with those of Christine's, making her such a strong character who I can't forget.

The Verdict

By now, Huneybees will already know that I have truly enjoyed myself watching The Phantom of the Opera at Sands Theatre in Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Even though the story has been told many many times before but watching the actors performing live on stage, the beautiful set and costumes and the hauntingly mesmerizing song pieces got me drowned in the theatre, made my virgin experience of the play so precious and spectacular. It's the first time I feel fully immersed in a production as though I was part of the story, it was such an emotional roller coaster for me, I even cried when Christine left the Phantom for Raoul...

While it has been the third time W watched this play, having caught the first two during his times in England donkey years ago, he was still as excited as I was when we watched The Phantom of the Opera here. He even hummed to the tune of the score over the last few days after catching the play!

Needless to say, we both love The Phantom of the Opera and will recommend this with our lovely Huneybess, whether if it is the first time you catch it or like W, having watched it before. Certainly, a good moment for a couple like us to spend a lovely evening date together!

The Phantom of the Opera will be in Singapore till 8 June at the Sands Theatre @ Marina Bay Sands. For ticketing details and more booing information, go to  http://huneyzworld.blogspot.com/2019/04/facts-on-phantom-of-opera.html. 

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Facts on The Phantom of the Opera

Hi Huneybees,

Masquerade! Paper faces on parade

Masquerade! Hide your face so the world will never find you

Masquerade! Every face a different shade

Masquerade! Look around, there's another mask behind you

A song that's of so familiar to me when I was in the school band back in those secondary school days. "Masquerade" a song by Andrew Lloyd Webber for the musical - The Phantom of the Opera made such a great song to open any performance and this piece was challenging one for one who plays the flute and piccolo. Play it well, and you can shine brightly amidst the huge band, if not, just one note wrong, everyone will know you made a mistake. It was a stressful time for me, practicing day and night just so I do not let my band down, but also because of that experience, I fell in love with the piece and always wanted to catch the musical in person and feel how the live band would sound with the actors on stage.

I've already made a date with hubby this April when The Phantom of the Opera returns to Singapore once again, have you gotten your tickets yet?  Here are a few fun facts for you, on the musical to share with your friends. Do get your tickets early before the show leaves Singapore again...

There are

• 22 Scene Changes throughout the musical
• 281 Candles in total 
• 230 spectacular and gorgeous costumes
• 250kg of dry ice is used for the theatrical smokey scenes
• 48 lightbulbs on the chandelier

TICKETING DETAILS

SEASON FROM 24 APRIL 2019
TICKET PRICE FROM $75* * EXCLUDES THE BOOKING FEE OF SGD$4 PER TICKET

PERFORMANCE TIMES 
TUESDAY TO FRIDAY 8.00PM
SATURDAY 2.00PM & 8.00PM
SUNDAY   1.00PM & 6.00PM

BOOKINGS 

INTERNET: www.MarinaBaySands.com/ticketing or www.sistic.com.sg

PHONE:  +65 6688 8826

IN PERSON AT: Marina Bay Sands Box Offices and ArtScience Museum, Theatre, SkyPark, Retail Mall and Hotel Tower 1 Lobby.

CORPORATE & GROUP BOOKINGS: Base Entertainment Asia has an exclusive concierge service for all Partnerships, Sponsorships, Corporate & Group Bookings. BasXclusive specialises in dedicated events including the ‘Money Can’t Buy Experiences,’ which pioneered and integrated hospitality with the best in live entertainment, focusing on personalising the needs of each individual client to curate the most memorable and one-off experiences at their theatre. For more information, please contact BaseXclusive@baseentertainment.com.sg.

For more information please log onto www.MarinaBaySands.com. 

Photo Credits: The Phantom of the Opera World Tour

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CATS - Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow

Hi Huneybees,

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS comes back to Singapore this December for a strictly limited season. Hubby and I caught the musical when they were in town back in 2015 and we definitely will not miss it again this time too. There's something magical about watching musicals several times, you capture and "learn" different things from each experience. 

Being one of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, CATS world premiered at the New London Theatre in 1981 where it played for 21 record-breaking years and almost 9,000 performances and since then, it has been presented in over 30 countries, translated into 15 languages and has been seen by more than 81 million people worldwide.  Both the original London and Broadway cast recordings won Grammy Awards for Best Cast Album.

Be enticed into the magnificent musical score composed by the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber, including the poignant hit song ‘Memory’, which has been recorded by over 150 artists from Barbra Streisand and Johnny Mathis to Liberace and Barry Manilow.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow April 6, at 10am via Marina Bay Sands ticketing and SISTIC. you wouldn't want to miss it! Huneyzworld's take on CATS - http://huneyzworld.blogspot.com/2015/01/ive-fallen-deeply-in-love-with-cats.html

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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
Base Entertainment Asia has an exclusive concierge service for all Partnerships, Sponsorships, Corporate & Group Bookings. BasXclusive specializes in dedicated events including the "Money Can't Buy Experiences', which pioneered and integrated hospitality with the best in live entertainment, focusing on personalizing the needs of each individual client to curate the most memorable and one-off experiences at their theatre. For more information, please contact: BaseXclusive@baseentertainment.com.sg.

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