'Karim at Jasmin', the first original Filipino Musical Opera written by Dr. Ramon Sison Geluz is coming to Los Angeles. The Musical was first staged at the Cultural Center of the Philippines last Novemember 4, 2006. It's U.S. production will premier on June 23, 2007 at the Long Beach Convention Center Terrace Theater.
Spectacular and exotic, "Karim at Jasmin" touches the heart of the modern audience in its mythical Filipino rendition of love, tragedy, family, war and eventually peace. Spanning 20 years of original composition by Dr. Geluz and rendered into captivating music by the legendary and most acclaimed (5 Gold Records)Philippine classical and jazz-pop pianist Joselito Pascual, this specatacular stage production is guaranteed to sweep the entertainment landscape with the limitless and undiscovered Filipino talents.
Set in time even before the Spaniards came, Dr. Geluz drew inspirations from the myths, lore, legends, and the richness of the Philippine Muslim culture. After countless revisions, the rich music was finally arranged by Naldy Rodriguez. For it's U.S. production, under the able direction of award-winning stage director Jet Montelibano, distinguished performers like Ma. Cristina Navarro, Gelo Francisco, Everlita Rivera-David, Luningning Buan-Manahan, and Bones Deoso Jr. - who themselves have created their own legends in the opera world - will breath life to the characters of "Karim at Jasmin" in stunning and dramatic performance. Tickets available now at all TicketMaster outlets and at the Long Beach Convention Center Box Office at (562)436-3661. Watch this timeless drama unfold and make your country proud. (www.karimatjasmin.com)
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