 THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) raises the bar of family-oriented entertainment as it presents Wanders, a one-of-a-kind musical-circus production, beginning July 14, at the PAGCOR Grand Theater at the Airport Casino in Parañaque City.
Featuring the best Filipino performers together with classically-trained Russian dancers and premier Chinese acrobats, Wanders represents PAGCOR’s first serious venture into world-class family entertainment, with an eye on helping promote tourism in the country.
The first of its kind in the country, it combines the elements of theater, concert and circus all in one show.
“Wanders is a glimpse of the future for PAGCOR in particular and the Philippine entertainment and tourism industries in general,” says Efraim C. Genuino, the state-owned gaming firm’s Chairman and CEO.
Besides boasting of a high-caliber cast, the show also features the latest in lighting and stage technology.
Chairman Genuino proudly noted that the show was conceptualized and produced purely “by Filipinos with a vision.”
“Wanders is not like other shows which we only ‘rent’ from foreign production companies. With this show, we relied solely on our own imagination and creativity,” he said.
“From the performances to costume design, it was created and developed with the global audience in mind,” he added.
The show likewise represents PAGCOR’s initial step toward bigger projects in the future, as well as the corporation’s shift from gaming to entertainment.
“Our vision is to become a provider of total entertainment, not just premier casino gaming. This is our stepping stone toward achieving our goal of becoming a true global corporation,” Chairman Genuino said.
Directed by acclaimed stage master Bong Quintana, Wanders is a sentimental journey of two “wanderers” that promises to be a feast for the senses. The story unfolds through the performances of local stars Nonie Buencamino, Calvin Millado and Frenchie Dy, and top local dance groups Whiplash, Hotleggs and the Manoeuvres.
“It is the biggest of all the productions I have directed, and when I say biggest, I mean in terms of scope, requirements and preparation,” said Quintana, who with the crew has spent months perfecting the show.
“Time, money and expertise have been pulled together to come up with a show which is now a very unique entertainment experience,” he added.
Quintana also had the challenge of blending the performances of the Russians and Chinese seamlessly into the local acts of Wanders which the director says promises audiences a “magical evening of fabulous costumes, spectacular production numbers, and mesmerizing acts.”
Wanders is scheduled every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets are available at all Ticketworld outlets. For inquiries, call 852-7752 or 852-7754. |
