LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

MUSIC, Quarter 4, Week 2

20th and 21st CENTURY

MULTIMEDIA FORMS

Objectives
Objectives:

After going through this LAS, you are expected to:

1. creates appropriate sounds, music, gestures, movement and costume using
media and technology for a selected part of a musical play
2. performs an excerpts from a 20th or 21st century Philippine musical and highlight
its similarities and differences to other western musical play.

Lesson

MUSICAL PLAYS

The musical play is a popular and generally lighter form of musical drama than the opera.
The themes are usually more contemporary, and the musical melodies are more manageable
by the average singer.

Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue,
acting and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical – humor, pathos, love, anger
are communicated through words, music, movement and technical aspects of the
entertainment as an integrated whole. 
Broadway and West End Musicals

Musical plays are perhaps most widely associated with Broadway plays of New York City and
West End productions in London. The first major Broadway musical was Showboat in1972.
Since then, musicals have presented many other themes; Siamese royalty in The King and I,
English aristocracy in My Fair Lady, Austrian history in The Sound of Music, medieval English
tragedy in Camelot, and interracial gang rivalry and romances in West Side Story. Other hit
productions through the years have included South Pacific, Cabaret, Les Miserables,
Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Cats, Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Wicked and
Mama Mia. Majority of this musicals have also been made into films, bringing them to much
wider audiences over the world.

Broadway musicals are popular entertainment with themes and texts which are generally light
and easy to understand. These may include the problems of everyday life, such as love and
romance, social acceptance, jealousy and intrigue and adventure. The singing is usually
amplified, unlike the operatic quality of classically trained voices.

As a result, many songs from Broadway musicals have become popular hits, with some
becoming semi-classics because of their sustained popularity and universal appeal. Among
these are “Climb Every Mountain” from The Sound of Music, “I Could Have Danced All Night”
from My Fair Lady, “If I Loved You” from Carousel, “ If Ever I Would Leave You” from
Camelot, “Some Enchanted Evening” from South Pacific and “Sun and Moon” from Miss
Saigon. Broadway musicals are also widely used for local and school productions because of
their generally less demanding style of singing and acting.

A number of other musicals were adaptation of classical operas. Among these were Miss
Saigon based on Puccini’s Madam Butterfly and Aida based on Verdi’s opera with the same
title. Meanwhile, with the advent of theater technology, modern productions like the Phantom
of the Opera, Les Miserables, Wicked, Beauty and the Beast and Lion King have enthralled
audiences with amazing set designs, elaborate costumes and computer-generated visual and
sound effects.

Lea Salonga, International Theater Star

One Filipino artist who attained superstar status on both London’s West End and Broadway
is Lea Salonga. She is best known for her portrayal of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon, a role
for which she won the prestigious Tony Award for theater in the USA and the Laurence
Olivier Award in London. She also garnered the Drama Desk Award and outer Critics Circle
Award for the same role in the USA. Salonga is the First Filipina to have won so many
international awards for a single role.

Miss Saigon is a musical by Claude Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil, with lyrics by
Richard Maltby Jr. It is a modern adaptation of Giacomo Pucccini’s opera Madame Butterfly,
which also tells the tragic tale of a doomed romance involving an Asian woman who is
abandoned by her Caucasian lover. The setting of the plot is relocated to 1970s’ Saigon
during the Vietnam War, with Madame Butterfly’s love story between an American soldier
and a Vitnamese bar girl.

Miss Saigon first opened at West End in London 1989 and closed in 1994. The London
production became one of the Theatre Royal’s (Drury Lane) longest-running musicals. In
addition, it was successfully produced in many cities around the world. The USA production
opened at the Broadway Theatre in New York on April 11, 1991 and closed on January 28,
2001 after 4,092 performances. It was again re-staged in London in 2014.
Following Miss Saigon, Salonga became the first Asian to play the role of Eponine in the
musical Les Miserables, based on the novel of the same title written in 1862 by the French
author Victor Hugo. She later returned to play the role of Fantine in the same musical. She
also portrayed Mei-Li in the 202 Broadway revival of Flower Drum Song.

The Phantom of the Opera

A Broadway musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe, with lyrics by Charles
Hart and music by Lloyd Webber. It is based on the novel The Phantom of the Opera by
Gaston Leroux.

The story focuses on a beautiful singer Christine Daaě as she is seduced by a mysterious
disfigured musical genius known as “the Phantom of the opera.” The Phantom lives beneath
the Paris Opera House and terrorized those who work there. He demands that Christine be
the star of the theater’s productions. When the young singer rejects the Phantom’s advances
and her lover Raoul intervenes, the Phantom sets no limits in his pursuit of revenge and of
Christine’s love. However, Christine escapes with Raoul to the roof, where she tells him
about her underground meetings with the Phantom. Raoul is skeptical but swears to love and
to protect her always, as demonstrated in their song All I Ask of You.

The Phantom of the Opera is one of the longest-running Broadway musicals of all time. At
the 1988 Tony Awards, the Broadway production was nominated for 11 awards and won
seven, including the coveted Best Musical award. The musical also won seven awards at the
1988 Drama Desk Awards.

LES MISERABLES

Nicknamed “Les Mis”, is a musical composed in 1989 by French composer Claude_Michel

Schonberg with libretto by Alain Boublil, based on the novel Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. It
is perhaps the most famous of all French musicals and one of the most well-loved musicals
performed worldwide.

Les Mis tells the story of paroled convict Jean Valjean who, failing attempts to find work as an
honest man, breaks his chains and conceals his identity in order to live his life again. Other
characters in the musical include the police inspector Javert, who becomes obsessed with
finding Valjean; Fantine, the single mother of Cosette, who is forced to become a prostitute to
support her daughter; Marius, a French student who falls in love with Valjean’s adopted
daughter, Cosette; Eponine, the young daughter of the Thěnardiers, who falls in love with
Marius; the Thěnardiers, who own an inn; and Enjolras and other students, who are working
toward freeing the oppressed lower class of France.
The musical opened in September 1980 at the Palais des Sports in Paris, The first English
production, produced by Cameron Mackintosh and directed by Trevor Nunn, opened on
October 8, 1985 at the Barbican Arts Centre in London. The Broadway production opened on
March 12, 1987 and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards, winning eight, including Best
Musical and Best Original Score, and ran until 2003.

On October 8, 2006, the show celebrated its 21 st anniversary and became the longest
-running West End musical in history (though it has changed venues). Its Tony award-
winning score includes the songs I Dreamed a Dream, Do You Hear the People Sing?, One
day More, Empty Chairs at Empty Tables, Master of the House and On My Own.
 PHILIPPINE MUSICAL PLAYS
In the Philippines, the musical play is a more recent development that Broadway and West
End, relying mostly on adaptation from novels, literary works or biographical sketches of
famous artists.

Andres Bonifacio: Ang Dakilang Anak-Pawis

The musical play is a five-act work commissioned by Alfonso Puyat in 1979, depicting the life
of revolutionary hero Andres Bonifacio. It was co-produced by the Cultural Center of the
Philippines and the Andres Bonifacio Music Foundation, Inc., and was staged again at the
CCP Main Theatre on August 20 and 21, 1994 with Jerry Dadap as composer-conductor and
the late Elmo Makil as Bonifacio. In 2014, the UP College of Music and the Andres Bonifacio
Concert Choir presented their own version of the musical play in celebration of the 150 th birth
anniversary of the revolutionary hero.

Atang-Dulang May Musika

A Musical based on the life of the of the first superstar of the Philippines, Atang de la Rama.
It was written by Floy Quintos, directed by Alexander Cortes and with music by Von de
Guzman. It was shown at the Guerrero Theatre of the University of the Philippines Diliman in
2008 as part of the Zarzuela Festival organized by the UP College of Arts and Letters.
Playing the title role were Ayen Munji-Laurel, Sharmaine Centenera-Buencamino, Frances
Makil-Ignacio and Anna Migallos, supported by Bituin Escalante as Katy del Cruz and Teroy
Guzman as Ka Amado (Atang’s husband)

Katy. The Musical

It is about the life of bodabil star Katy de la Cruz. It was initially presented by Actors Studio
East Production in 1988. The music and musical arrangements were by Nonong
Buencamino, based on the book and lyrics of Tony Perez. The play commissioned Ryan
Cayabyab for the music, Jose Javier Reyes for the lyrics and starred Mitch Valdes in the title
role.

Florante at Laura, The Musical

It was presented by Tanghalang Pilipino at the CCP Little Theater (Tanghalang Aurelio
Tolentino) from July 7 to 24, 1988 in celebration of the 200 th birth anniversary of the author
Francisco Balagtas-Baltazar. It was selected as the official Philippine entry to the first ASEAN
Theater Festival in August 1988.

The music and musical arrangements were done by Nonong Buencamino, based on the
book and lyrics of Tony Perez. Directed by Nonon Padilla, the production team included
National Artist Salvador Bernal for set and costume design, Bobby Roces for lighting design
and Christine Blando for choreography.

The lead roles were played by Bimbo Cerrudo and Ronnie Quizon alternating as Florante
(Makata), Joanne Lorenzana/Rina Reyes as Laura (Musa), Audie Gemora/Tony Marino as
Adolfo (Lalaking Nakaiitim), Dio Marco/Carlo Orosa as Aladin (Estudyante), Celeste
Bueno/Gina Wilson as Flerida (Dalagita), Nonie Buencamino/Jake Macapagal as Minandro
(Pusong-Babae), and Armand Malig as Sultan Ali-Adab (Matandang Negosyante).
Daragang Magayon, The Musical

The musical play is a production for poetry and mixed media for male and female narrators,
female voice, two percussionist, two pianist and two dancers. It was first presented at the
Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Loading Dock in March 1991. The play was based on a
poem by Merlinda C. Bobis, and produced by the CCP Women’s Desk and the Coordinating
Center for Dance to mark Women’s Month.

The music was composed by National Artist Ramon P. Santos, with choreography by Hazel
Sabas, set and lighting design by Katsch SJ Catoy and costume design by Julie Lluch
Dalena. The readers were Dindo Angeles and Dessa Quesada, the vocalist was Johanna
Cabili, while the musicians were Josefino “Chino” Toledo, Verne de la Peña, Mauricia
Borromeo and Leticia del Valle. It also featured dancers Wendy Panganiban and Brando
Miranda assisted by Ballet Philippines and the New Zealand Ballet.

Noli Me Tangere, The Musical

In 1996, Noli Me Tangere returned to the CCP, but this time as a musical play composed by
Ryan Cayabyab, with libretto by National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera. It was staged at the
CCP Little Theatre from February 1 to 4, 1996 as a production of Tanghalang Pilipino. The
creative team included Edna Vida as choreographer, National Artist Salvador Bernal as set
and costume designer, Masaaki Sano as lighting director, Gerry Fernandez as associate
lighting designer and Nonon Padilla as stage director.

The role of Crisostomo Ibarra was alternately played by John Arcilla and Audie Gemoro,
Maria Clara by Gigi Posadas, Padre Damaso by Bodjie Pascua/Bernardo Bernardo, Padre
Bernardo Salvi by Eugene Villaluz/Raul Roxas, Elias by Calvin Millado/Raul Roxas, Kapitan
Tiago by Lito Villareal, Doña Victorina as Sheila Francisco/Peaches Gallegos,Sisa by Irma
Adlawan/Mia Ongsiako, Tia Isabel by Clottie Gealogo/Alma May Dalida and Alfonso Linares
by Roden Araneta.

The musical play closely follows the storyline of the original novel and the opera. There are
slight differences in the partitioning of the story into the different acts and in the dramatization
of theending, as well as in the music and libretto.

Noli Me Tangere, the musical play has a more contemporary approach in the musical
compositions owing to Cayabyab’s chromatic and rhythmically innovative style, as compared
with De Leon’s highly tonal and more lyrical character. Selected songs in the musical include
Sa Muling Pagkikita, Dalawang Liham. Tatlong Sulok ng Pag-ibig, Ang Mga Sawimpalad,
Ang Multo sa Lawa, Ang Totoo ay Totoo and Sa Bagtasan ng Mga Landas.

The musical play had its return in 2011-2012 during the 150 th anniversary of Rizal’s birth as
part of the Tanghalang Pilipino silver anniversary celebration and again in 2013, both times at
the CCP Little Theatre. Audie Gemora directed a young cast composed of mainstream
actors, which include Mark Bautista and Gian Magdangal alternating as Crisostomo Ibarra
and Cris Villonco as Maria Clara.

El Filibusterismo, The Musical

El Filibusterismo also returned as a two-act musical play that was staged at the CCP Main
Theatre from August 8 to 10, 1997 as a production of Tanghalang Pilipino.

The creative team was composed of Ryan Cayabyab for music, Jovy Miroy for the libretto,
Edna Vida for the choreography, National Artist Salvador Bernal for the set and costume
design and Nonon Padilla for stage direction.
The role of Simoun/Crisostomo Ibarra was alternately played by John Arcilla and Bernardo
Bernardo, Josephine Roces as Maria Clara, Emmy P. Cayabyab and Melani Mabilangan
alternated as Paulita Gomez, Miguel Vera was Isagani and Ariel Dayangharing was Basilio.
They were complemented by a largechorus.

Magsimula Ka, The Musical

The musical play by Gines Tan was staged at the CCP Main Theater from April 7 to 24,
1988. As the winner of the CCP Playwriting Contest in 1983, it became one of the longest-
running musicals at the CCP. It later underwent a series of revivals in the ensuing years
during which sometime of its initial lead performers eventually became stars in their own
right.

Magsimula Ka is the story of young dreamers whose ambitions begin to fade amidst life’s
realities. They are part of a graduating class filled with hope but end up compromising their
idealism for their own survival. Miguel is a young composer whose father forces him to forego
his music in favor of a business career. Mandy has a beautiful voice but circumstances lead
him instead to singing in a cheap beer garden for lack of support. Mario is a talented
scriptwriter whose creativity is directed to writing “sex advice” columns in a tabloid.

The play responds to the young people’s lingering question of whether there is hope for them
in this cruel world. A major factor in realizing this hope is to start and uphold one’s talent or
ambition despite all odds. The three boys – Miguel, Mandy and Mario -decide to join a
national pop song competition” Philippop” and reach the final stage. The finals represent the
crucial part of the play where the songs of equally talented groups are also performed. Here,
the cast of veteran singers form part of the competition. The climactic song Magsimula Ka is
a fitting theme for the musical and its contestants in search of fame and fortune.

This song had earlier won three major prizes – Song of the Year award in the First Cecil
Awards of 1982, Grand Prize award in the First ASEAN Song Festival in 1981 and the Third
Prize in its elevation into a full-length musical with the same title that won the 1983 CCP
Playwriting Contest. This then led to the production in 1988.

The original cast of the 1988 production was a combination of veteran singers and new
talentsw that included Dio Marco alternating with Joey Lorenzo as Miguel, Isay Alvarez as
Monina, Armand malig/Bobby Martino as Mandy and Albert Jimenez/Rico Villavert as Mario.
Others in the cast included Jograd dela Torre as Jograd, Beverly Salviejo as Manang, Oby
Castañeda/Edna Triste as Mr. and Mrs. Madrigal, Shielu Bharwani as Millie and Alana
Soriano as Della. Veteran guest performers were Celeste Legaspi, Leah Navarro, Leo
Valdez, Marco Sison, Pat Castillo, Rico J. Puno, Dulce, Angelique Lazo, Carlo Orosa and
Gigi Posadas.

In 2010, a revival of the musical was held at the Music Museum, with one of the original star
Isay Alvarez, Robert Seña as producer and director, respectively. Opening with the Philippine
pop scene, the guest stars were Jamie Rivera, Isay Alvarez, Robert Seña and Jenine
Desiderio. The scene turns back the clock to the graduating ceremony of the four friends
 Learning Activities

General Directions: Work on Activities 1-3 that follow. Do it on a separate sheet

of paper.
Activity 1. WORD SEARCH: Encircle the word/s that answers the questions below. Words
appear straight across, backward straight across, up and down, down and up and diagonally.

F L O R A N T E A T L A U R A
I O P A A A P I S H A T M F N
L L E C W G H H T A H A A I O
M A G S I M U L A K A N N L L
A B D D T O N E W N T G D I I
R A E A A T T D O Y T U Y B M
I S S S N A H G T O A O O U E
A Y D E K M I E A U Y S M S T
C A W R I A N S O F O T A T A
L E M I S E R A B L E S R E N
A G A S A T E R W E K M I R G
R B S E D A G A A L A A O I E
A I G P T S A H S S T S M S R
M U S I C A L P L A Y S I M E
D A R A G A N G M A G A Y O N

1. What musical play considered as the longest-running musical play at the CCP?
2. The musical play that made Lea Salonga to international stardom, especially in theatre.
3. A production for poetry and mixed media, portrays the myth surrounding the origin of Mt.
Mayon.
4. __________ of the Opera,is one of the longest-running Broadway musicals of all time.
5. The musical that was presented by Tanghalang Pilipino at the CCP in celebration of the
200th birth anniversary of the author Francisco Balagtas.
6. A popular and generally lighter form of musical drama than the opera.
7. The musical play that has a nickname “Les Mis”
8. Crisostomo Ibarra, Maria Clara, Padre Damaso has a big role in this musical drama.
9. Cris Villonco portray as __________ on stage.
10. The musical that is about the life of bodabil star and starred Mitch Valdes in the title role.
Activity 2: Honoring the creations of the following musical plays: Cite a particular song used
in the musical play and give at least 2 sentences that explains the meaning of the song.

MUSICAL PLAY SONG MEANING

1. Sound of Music

2. Beauty and the Beast

3. West Side Story

4. Atang de la Rama

5. Magsimula Ka

Activity 3. BE A PERFORMER

Directions: Get a chance to be an actor/singer. Listed below are songs from the musical
plays. Research on the lyrics of the song, learn the song and practice singing, final
performance shall be recorded. Maximum time allotment for performance is ten minutes.
Phantom of the Opera,I’d Give My Life for You, Magandang Gabi, Pag-ibig ay Laging May
Panahon, Nasaan Ka Irog, Kahit Isang Dukha.

Criteria:
Performance 25
Costume 15
Impersonation 20
Total 50
 Reflection
Directions: Complete the 3-2-1 Chart about your discoveries and finding on the creation of
the different Musical Plays and Philippine Musical Plays). Write your answers on a separate
sheet of paper.
 Answer Key

Reflection Activity 3

Learner’s Answer May Vary Learner’s Answer May Vary

Activity 2 Activity 1
Learner’s answer may vary
Magsimula Ka
Miss Saigon
Daragang Magayon
Phantom
Florante at Laura
Musical Play
Les Miserables
Noli Me Tangere
Maria Clara
Katy
 References

Books:
HORIZONS Music and Arts Appreciation for Young Filipinos
Online:

en.wikipedia.org – May 8, 2021

slideshare.net – May 9, 2021
researchgate.net – May 14, 2021
https://www.culturalcenter.gov.ph/ - May 15, 2021

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