With euphoria still raging over his wife Regine Velasquez-Alcasid’s fantastic two-night stint at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena last month, it would be interesting to find out what Ogie Alcasid has to offer on his own as a performer. A lot, I can say.
Ogie will be at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila on Nov. 30. He is a singer, songwriter and comedian with a rich 19 years of experience in show business. And when the show is titled The Soundtrack of My Life, you can bet that Ogie will not only be sharing his experiences as a son, husband and father for the past 50 years but will also be singing the hit songs that have become part of the soundtracks of our lives.
He has a lot. Kailangan Kita, Dito Sa Puso Ko, Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw, Nandito Ako, Kung Mawawala Ka, Pangako, Ikaw Sana, Hanggang Ngayon, Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka and maybe even his latest Nakakalokal, plus many more. Ogie will be accompanied by the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Rodel Colmenar. The show is directed by Roxanne Lapus and includes a special guest appearance by who else but Mrs. A herself, Songbird Regine.
And now here are the music events happening hereabouts available for everybody to enjoy:
Oct. 21 to Nov. 12, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the magical musical based on the classic film with a talented Filipino cast led by Gian Magdangal and Yannah Laurel at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila.
Nov. 10, Pilita Corrales, An Evening with the one and only Pilita at The Theatre, Solaire.
Nov. 10 to Dec. 10, Matilda, the award-winning musical based on the Roald Dahl novel at the Meralco Theater.
Nov. 11, Prima Jona starring Jona at The Theatre, Solaire.
Nov. 17 to Dec. 17, Hair, the iconic ’60s musical with the hit song Age Of Aquarius at Onstage in Greenbelt, Makati.
Nov. 18, Pepe Smith Rockfest featuring 40 bands and four decades of Pinoy Rock at the Amoranto Stadium in Quezon City.
Nov. 24, Awit Na Aicelle starring Aicelle Santos at the Music Museum in Greenhills.
Nov. 25, Get Music the NU 107 Rock Years at the Araneta Coliseum, feat. Ely Buendia, Rivermaya, Ebe Dancel, The Itchyworms, Barbie Almalbis.
Nov. 30, Hey Matteo starring Matteo Guidicelli at the KIA Theatre, Araneta Center, Quezon City with guests Morissette Amon, Kiana Valenciano and Loonie.
Dec. 1, Iñigo Pascual, the young man behind the big hit Dahil Sa ‘yo in his first solo concert at the Music Museum in Greenhills, San Juan.
Dec. 2, Rico J. Puno, Tatak, A Tribute to 40 Years of the Total Entertainer, Rico J., The Theatre, Solaire.
Dec. 4, Boyzlife, a new pop band led by Brian McFadden of Westlife and Keith Duffy of Boyzone at the Kia Theater.
Dec. 8, Martin@35. It is Martin Nievera in a double celebration, the Yuletide Season and his 35th year in show business at The Theatre in Solaire.
Dec. 16, The Music of Jose Mari Chan performed by the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra at The Theatre in Solaire.
And the ones to look forward to on 2018:
Jan. 21, Nothing But Thieves, alternative guitar-based British band at the Kia Theater.
Jan. 26, Foster the People at the Kia Theater
April 14, The Script at the Mall of Asia Arena.
May 1, Harry Styles at the Mall of Asia Arena.
May 3 and 4, Bruno Mars at the Mall of Asia Arena.
And starting in March, The Lion King, one of the greatest musicals of all time feat. the music of Elton John and songs like Can You Feel The Love Tonight and Hakuna Matata at The Theatre in Solaire.
And set for a still undisclosed date in April, Ed Sheeran’s Divide tour in a one-night stint at the SM Mall of Asia concert grounds.
The British pop star was injured in a biking accident in London a few weeks ago and incurred fractures on his right wrist and left elbow. So he is now in a cast and of course, unable to perform. He had been advised by his doctor to rest. Therefore he had to request for a postponement of the dates in the early leg of his Asian tour including Manila. And the new date is on April 2018.