March on Stage: A Month of Unforgettable Theater Performances
March arrives in Manila with lights, laughter, and stories waiting to be told. From the intimacy of black box theaters to the grandeur of historic stages, this month's lineup promises something for every audience.
Whether you're seeking drama that cuts deep, musicals that leave you humming for days, or performances that stir the soul, the city's stages are alive with possibility. Step inside, take your seat, and let the show begin.
A Chorus Line
A Pulitzer Prize-winning musical classic arrives in Manila this March! "A Chorus Line" runs from Mar. 12 to 29, 2026, at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, bringing its raw and intimate portrayal of Broadway dancers' dreams and struggles to the Philippine stage.
Featuring iconic numbers like "What I Did for Love" and "One Singular Sensation," this production by Theatre Group Asia follows seventeen dancers competing for eight coveted spots — each revealing personal stories of sacrifice, ambition, and the longing to be seen.
Building on the acclaimed success of "Into the Woods," this continues Theatre Group Asia's commitment to world-class Philippine theater. Performances run at 2 PM and 7:30 PM.
Tickets available via TicketWorld.
Mabining Mandirigma: A Steampunk Musical
A groundbreaking Filipino musical returns to celebrate 10 years of theatrical excellence! "Mabining Mandirigma: A Steampunk Musical" runs from Mar. 6 to 29, 2026 at the CCP Black Box Theater, reviving the life and legacy of Apolinario Mabini through a bold and inventive steampunk lens. Originally mounted in 2015, this multi-awarded production earned 12 Gawad Buhay Awards, including Outstanding Musical, and now returns with a braver, more intimate staging for contemporary audiences.
Through stirring music and emotionally charged performances, the show reintroduces Mabini not only as a historical figure, but as a leader whose ideals of nationhood and conviction continue to resonate today. Performances are at 3 PM and 8 PM.
Tickets available via TicketWorld.
Sleeping Beauty
A beloved fairytale classic comes to life on the Manila stage with Ballet Manila's "Sleeping Beauty," running from Mar. 13 to 15, 2026 at Aliw Theater, featuring original choreography by Lisa Macuja Elizalde in the final installment of the celebrated Princess Trilogy Series. This enchanting ballet brings together graceful classical technique and Tchaikovsky's iconic score, transporting audiences into a world of royal courts, enchanted forests, and the triumph of true love.
Elevating the experience further, all performances are accompanied live by the Manila Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Alexander Vikulov, adding depth and grandeur to every scene. Performances run at 5 PM and 8 PM — a perfect cultural experience for audiences of all ages.
Tickets available via TicketWorld.
Bangaw
A bold Filipino reimagining of a literary classic takes the stage this March! "BANGAW," adapted from William Golding's "Lord of the Flies," runs from Mar. 5 to April 25, 2026 at the FEU Center for the Arts Studio, presented by the Far Eastern University Theater Guild (FTG) in its 92nd season. Written by Gold Villar-Lim with music by Vince Lim and direction by Dudz Teraña, this powerful play with music transplants the survival story to a remote island in the Visayas, where stranded high school students grapple with fear, power, and crumbling order.
Blending symbolic movement, raw emotion, and original Filipino soundscapes, "BANGAW" confronts themes of division, moral decay, and resilience — reflecting both the darkness and hope within the human spirit. Performances run on select dates from March to April.
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REP UNPLUGGED: Private Lives and Sole Survivor
Republic Repertory Theatre proudly opens its landmark 89th season with "REP Unplugged," a celebration of raw theatrical talent at the REP Eastwood Theater! This unique presentation brings two distinct productions to the stage, offering audiences an intimate look at both a timeless classic and a world premiere. The season launches with Noël Coward's beloved comedy of manners, "Private Lives," directed by Jeremy Domingo. Running from Mar. 21 to 22 at 7 PM, this witty play follows a divorced couple who accidentally reunite while honeymooning with their new spouses — a hilarious and chaotic exploration of love's passionate volatility.
The following weekend, REP Unplugged presents the Philippine debut of Patricia Manuel Go's "Sole Survivor," directed by Cara Barredo. This compelling new work, performed as an unstaged play from Mar. 28 to 29 at 7 PM, follows Filipino-Brit twins Nina and Anton Wilde as their modeling careers take them from Makati to Manhattan, confronting themes of exploitation, materialism, and sacrifice when a single coveted designer shoe becomes Nina's obsession. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience powerful theater in its purest form.
Tickets available via Ticketworld.
Mga Tanod ni Kalinaw
A beloved Filipino musical celebrates 25 years of storytelling and community. "Mga Tanod ni Kalinaw" takes the stage at The Theatre at Solaire on Mar. 5, 2026, at 4 PM, presented by Creative Learning Paths School in joyful commemoration of its silver anniversary. This heartfelt production, lovingly crafted by generations of CLP teachers, parents, and students, invites audiences into the vast Universe of Kalinaw — where four realms are sustained by the gentle breath of peace itself.
The story follows Kislap, the spirited daughter of Buklod, Heneral of Pantayan, whose fiery unrest threatens to unravel the delicate harmony of all realms, unveiling long-hidden secrets about her ancestry and destiny. Exploring themes of peace, compassion, community, and channeling inner passion for good, this timeless tale reminds us of the power of harmony and redemption. Presented in partnership with The Theatre at Solaire and Make Believe Productions, this special performance benefits the Teach Peace Build Peace Movement Kapatiran Schools.
Tickets available via Ticketworld.
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