These video excerpts of the original Filipino musical 'Rama at Sita' are uploaded on Youtube with the permission of/by special arrangement with FRANCO LAUREL and AYEN MUNJI-LAUREL of ML Entertainment, owners of the copyright to the musical. Thank you, Franco and Ayen, for this wonderful gift to Pinoy musical theater fans.
This video captures the closing performance of the musical on the evening of March 6, 1999, with Ariel Rivera as Rama, Chiqui Pineda as Sita, John Arcilla as Rama's brother Lakshmana, Robert Sena as the villain Ravana, Jaya as Ravana's sister Soorphanaka, Mr. Laurel as Rama's youngest brother Bharata, and Edward Granadosin as Rama's teacher Vishmavitra.
Other cast members included Lani Misalucha as the alternate Sita, Raymond Lauchengco alternating as Rama, Nonie Buencamino as the alternate Ravana, Michael Williams, Pinky Marquez, Eugene Villaluz, Mon David, Carlo Orosa, Bimbo Cerrudo, Girl Valencia et al.
The music and lyrics were a combination of new work penned by Danny Tan, Roy Iglesias and Dodjie Simon, and excerpts from 'Rama, Hari,' the 1980 pop ballet by Alice Reyes that featured the music of Ryan Cayabyab and libretto by National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera. Set design and stage direction by Leo Rialp, costume design by Patis Tesoro, choreography by Agnes Locsin, sound design by Willy Munji and lights design by Gerry Fernandez.
one of the best , if not the best, we've seen..lavish creations, fantastic stage design, timeless musical composition and arrangement, outstanding performances, captivating actors and actresses.... Kudos to Ms Ayen Laurel to come up with a truly outstanding production that showcase the true filipino talents..Can we buy DVD for this?
corapineda 5 months ago
I remember seeing this years ago. A truly wonderful production and something to be proud of. Is there a DVD for sale?
docerick 5 months ago