Ballet Manila

“Ballet Manila’s reimagined production of “Florante at Laura” invites audiences to take a fresh look at Francisco Balagtas’ narrative poem. Through a blend of music, dance and visual arts, the ballet transforms the story into a moving experience rich in cultural wisdom and literary depth. The unexpected turns of the plot are sure to keep audiences captivated.” (Ms. Marge Enriquez, Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Be sure to catch the extended run of “Florante at Laura” at the Hyundai Hall, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University.

Show dates:
November 22, 2024 6:00 p.m.
November 23, 2024 7:30 p.m.
November 24, 2024 3:30 p.m.
Hyundai Hall, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City

Tickets for “Florante At Laura” are now available through Ticketworld. Direct links to buy tickets: https://bit.ly/BMFloranteAtLauraAretéBuyTickets

For group or bulk purchases and advance reservation, send an email to [email protected]

Read all about it here: https://plus.inquirer.net/lifestyle/a-moving-experience-rich-in-cultural-wisdom-literary-depth/

Exciting news! Tickets are now on sale for the extended run of Ballet Manila’s “Florante At Laura” at Areté!

Show dates:
November 22, 2024 6:00 p.m.
November 23, 2024 7:30 p.m.
November 24, 2024 3:30 p.m.
Hyundai Hall, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City

Don’t miss this captivating performance, secure your seats today! Direct links to buy tickets: https://bit.ly/BMFloranteAtLauraAretéBuyTickets

For group or bulk purchases and advance reservation, send an email to [email protected]

✨About last night: Congratulations to Zhongli Youth Ballet for a stellar performance at the Taoyuan Iron Rose Festival! Thank you for featuring Ballet Manila’s Cinderella and for allowing us to be part of this magical event.

📸 Photography by Mr. Guo Shaojie

Wishing our Ballet Manila artists a magical premiere in Taiwan with Lisa Macuja Elizalde’s Cinderella tomorrow at the Taoyuan Iron Rose Festival, Taoyuan Exhibition Center.

📸 Photo credits to and Mr. Guo Shaojie

"Ballet Manila with the people's prima ballerina Lisa Macuja Elizalde as artistic director has another hit in Florante at Laura, the poetic masterpiece by Francisco Balagtas. Leads and corps de ballet are in top form. Music is by National Artist Ryan Cayabyab - martial, lyrical, syncopated with an Arabian Nights flavor. Bravo. Brava. Bravi." (Amadis Guerrero)

We are doing it again.

"Florante at Laura" goes on stage at the Hyundai Hall, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University.

November 22, 2024 6:00 p.m.
November 23, 2024 7:30 p.m.
November 24, 2024 3:30 p.m.

Tickets available soon through Ticketworld.

Sign up on our PRE-SALE LINK to be sent a PROMO CODE for exclusive discount : https://bit.ly/BMFloranteAtLauraInArete

For group or bulk purchases and advance reservation, send an email to [email protected]

What’s the buzz? Feedback regarding our first weekend of performances…

One more show!

Show Date:
October 19, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Tickets for “Florante At Laura” are now available through Ticketworld. Direct links to buy tickets:
https://bit.ly/BMFloranteAtLauraBuyTickets

For bulk ticket orders (50 or more), email [email protected]

Be among the first to witness history in the making as Ballet Manila premieres “Florante At Laura” tonight!

Do not miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable experience!

Tickets are available for purchase at the Aliw Theater lobby.

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH “FLORANTE AT LAURA”

Everyone knows of “Florante at Laura” as required reading for high school Filipino classes. Be enthralled with the first ever ballet version of this literary gem.

Why watch the ballet?

Original Music by National Artist for Music, Ryan Cayabyab + Compelling Retelling of the Text + Cutting Edge New Choreography + Powerful Dancing

Show Dates:
October 12, 2024 8:00 p.m.
October 13, 2024 5:00 p.m.
October 19, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Tickets for “Florante At Laura” are now available through Ticketworld. Direct links to buy tickets:
https://bit.ly/BMFloranteAtLauraBuyTickets

For bulk ticket orders (50 or more), email mailto:[email protected]

“It is I who should be King,
Anyone who gets in the way will perish.” - Adolfo

Adolfo is one of the primary antagonists and serves as a rival to Florante. He is depicted as reckless and treacherous, harboring a desire for power and control. Adolfo is in love with Laura, which intensifies the conflict between him and Florante.

Watch principal dancer, Romeo Peralta as the ambitious Adolfo.

Show Dates:
October 12, 2024 8:00 p.m.
October 13, 2024 5:00 p.m.
October 19, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Tickets for “Florante At Laura” are now available through Ticketworld. Direct links to buy tickets:
https://bit.ly/BMFloranteAtLauraBuyTickets

For bulk ticket orders (50 or more), email [email protected]

Excitement filled the air as we had
press launch of Ballet Manila’s
world premiere of “Florante At Laura”.

Be sure to secure your tickets! This is a show you won’t want to miss!

Show Dates:
October 12, 2024 8:00 p.m.
October 13, 2024 5:00 p.m.
October 19, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Tickets for “Florante At Laura” are now available through Ticketworld. Direct links to buy tickets:
https://bit.ly/BMFloranteAtLauraBuyTickets

For bulk ticket orders (50 or more), email [email protected]

Join us in wishing everyone’s favorite prima ballerina and the moving force behind Ballet Manila a happy birthday! 🩰

“Though we are of different countries and sects,
we are both humans who can unite for a purpose.” - Aladin

Aladin is a prince from Persia, depicted as a noble and valiant figure. While he initially appears to be an antagonist, his back story reveals depth and humanity.

Watch company artist, Noah Esplana as he portrays the courageous Moor, Aladin.

Show Dates:
October 12, 2024 8:00 p.m.
October 13, 2024 5:00 p.m.
October 19, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Tickets for “Florante At Laura” are now available through Ticketworld. Direct links to buy tickets:
https://bit.ly/BMFloranteAtLauraBuyTickets

For bulk ticket orders (50 or more), email [email protected]

Photo credits to Jovel Lorenzo .ph and Mark Sumaylo 

       

Francisco Balagtas is often regarded as a national literary hero, with his work symbolizing the Filipino struggle and resilience, solidifying his role in the country’s literary history.

Join us as we bring Francisco Balagtas’ timeless epic, “Florante at Laura” from page to stage. This masterpiece not only showcases the beauty of love and valor but also highlights the resilience of the Filipino spirit.

Put together by a powerhouse artistic team
Artistic Direction Lisa Macuja Elizalde
Choreography Gerardo Francisco Jr. &
Martin Lawrance
Original Music & Ryan Cayabyab,
Orchestration National Artist for Music
Set Design Mio Infante
Lighting Design. John Batalla

Featuring the artists of Ballet Manila & Orchestra of the Filipino Youth under the baton of Toma Cayabyab

Show Dates:
October 12, 2024 8:00 p.m.
October 13, 2024 5:00 p.m.
October 19, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Tickets for “Florante At Laura” are now available through Ticketworld. Direct links to buy tickets:
https://bit.ly/BMFloranteAtLauraBuyTickets

For bulk ticket orders (50 or more), email [email protected]

“Your love is the light of the sun,
The only one that eliminates the darkness of life.”
- Florante

“Whoever dares to sn**ch me from you
Will fail because you are my only love.” - Laura

The love between Florante and Laura in the ballet symbolizes the ultimate triumph of love over adversity. Their relationship highlights themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle against fate.

Join us for an epic journey at the ballet as the story of “Florante at Laura” premieres in 2 weeks!

Show Dates:
October 12, 2024 8:00 p.m.
October 13, 2024 5:00 p.m.
October 19, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Tickets for “Florante At Laura” are now available through Ticketworld. Direct links to buy tickets:
https://bit.ly/BMFloranteAtLauraBuyTickets

For bulk ticket orders (50 or more), email [email protected]

Photo credits to Jovel Lorenzo .ph and Mark Sumaylo 

       

Ballet + Live orchestra = Live Performance at its best

The Orchestra of the Filipino Youth, under the baton of Toma Cayabyab, plays the all new, majestic music of National Artist for Music, Ryan Cayabyab on all performances of “Florante at Laura”.

Do you have your ticket already?

Show Dates:
October 12, 2024 8:00 p.m.
October 13, 2024 5:00 p.m.
October 19, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Tickets for “Florante At Laura” are now available through Ticketworld. Direct links to buy tickets:
https://bit.ly/BMFloranteAtLauraBuyTickets

For bulk ticket orders (50 or more), email [email protected]

It takes a village to create a grand ballet. Meet the powerhouse creative team behind “Florante at Laura”.

Featuring the artists of Ballet Manila & Orchestra of the Filipino Youth under the baton of Toma Cayabyab

Show Dates:
October 12, 2024 8:00 p.m.
October 13, 2024 5:00 p.m.
October 19, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Tickets for “Florante At Laura” are now available through Ticketworld. Direct links to buy tickets:
https://bit.ly/BMFloranteAtLauraBuyTickets

For bulk ticket orders (50 or more), email [email protected]

Experience the ultimate fusion of literature, dance and music in Ballet Manila's World Premiere of Gerardo Francisco and Martin Lawrance’s “Florante at Laura”.

Check out the official cast for this much awaited ballet!

Put together by a powerhouse artistic team
Artistic Direction Lisa Macuja Elizalde
Choreography Gerardo Francisco Jr. &
Martin Lawrance
Original Music & Ryan Cayabyab,
Orchestration National Artist for Music
Libretto Consultant Dr. Michael Coroza
Set Design Mio Infante
Lighting Design. John Batalla
Costume Design Make It Happen

Featuring the artists of Ballet Manila & Orchestra of the Filipino Youth under the baton of Toma Cayabyab

Show Dates:
October 12, 2024 8:00 p.m.
October 13, 2024 5:00 p.m.
October 19, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Tickets for “Florante At Laura” are now available through Ticketworld. Direct links to buy tickets:
https://bit.ly/BMFloranteAtLauraBuyTickets

For bulk ticket orders (50 or more), email [email protected]

Up next is the groundbreaking world premiere of an all original and compelling dance version of the Filipino literary gem "Florante at Laura". Choreography by Gerardo Francisco Jr. and Martin Lawrance; original music and orchestration by National Artist Ryan Cayabyab; and live orchestra accompaniment by the Orchestra for the Filipino Youth under the baton of Toma Cayabyab make this a "must watch ballet".

Show dates :
October 12, 2024 8:00 p.m.
October 13 & 19, 2024. 5:00 p.m.
Aliw Theater

Tickets go on public sale in a few days.

Want exclusive pre-sale access to get the best seats? Register on this link to be sent details : https://bit.ly/BMFloranteLaura2024PreSale

For bulk ticket purchases, email [email protected]

First look at “Ballet Manila’s Greatest Hits” rehearsals onstage! Are you currently in Malaysia? Join us for an unforgettable night at the ballet!

“Ballet Manila’s Greatest Hits”
September 6, 2024 8:30 p.m.
September 7, 2024 3:00 p.m | 8:30 p.m.
September 8, 2024 3:00 p.m.

Get your tickets here! 🎫
https://www.onetix.com.my/events/ballet-manilas-greatest-hits/294

Photography by: Mark Sumaylo