'Crisostomo Ibarra' returns to the CCP

MANILA, Philippines - After a successful national and international tour, Ballet Philippines’ Crisostomo Ibarra returns for two weekends at the CCP Little Theater. Awarded Outstanding Dance Production of 2010 by the Gawad Buhay Awards for the Performing Arts, Ibarra caps the sesquicentennial of Dr. Jose Rizal, our National Hero, with these special performances scheduled around his birthday this year.

Choreographed by BP artistic director, Paul Alexander Morales, the two evening performances feature the live performance of Jed Balsamo’s noted original score with five leading musicians performing for these special gala nights. 

The shows are on June 16, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; June 17, 2 p.m.; June 23, 2 p.m., and 6 p.m.; June 24, 2 p.m. Tickets are at P600 for matinees and P1,000 for gala shows.

   For details, call Ballet Philippines at 551-1003 or visit www.ballet.ph.