1. Get to see the first time performance of Carla Guevarra-Laforteza as the new Kate Monster and Lucy T. Slut.
There is a long insider story on why Rachel Alejandro, 2007 Theater Best Actress-Musical Winner for Avenue Q, was replaced by Carla. Carla was a Miss Saigon alumni and honorable mention in the 2007 Theater awards for her performance in “Song & Dance”. Rachel is the soul of the past two sold-out performances of Avenue Q. Can Carla take Kate Monster and Lucy T. Slut to a whole different level? (If you know the insider story, please post on the comments section.)
“ Rachel Alejandro (“Avenue Q”). The best word for her turn here is exquisite, if not awesome.
Among the many pleasures of this musical, Alejandro’s aching rendition of
“There’s a Fine, Fine Line” will be remembered for some time. ”
– by Gibbs Cadiz
2. If you missed the first two runs of Avenue Q, this is your last chance to see it in Manila.
Avenue Q is performing in Singapore in late October at the Esplanade Theater for a three-week run produced by The Singapore Repertory Theater. I’m glad that they decided to have a final run in Manila. Don’t miss this for the third time – it is really good!
“ This definitely is the MUST-WATCH theater event of 2007.
IT WILL REALLY SUCK TO BE YOU if you miss it!!! ”
– Spanky Enriquez, Manila Boy
3. Be the first one to blog about it!
One of my SEO secrets for my OAP blog is to be the first one to write a review or post about an event. For the first run of Avenue Q, I probably published the first review ever: Avenue Q High on Sept 7, 2007. I got a lot of hits for this and that is why I’m watching on the opening night of Avenue Q: The Final Run. Also, you will be the star if you can participate in the chit chat and buzz about Avenue Q’s opening night.
“I’m still on an Avenue Q high after watching the final dress rehearsals of Avenue Q last night at RCBC.
This is the best musical broadway show that I’ve ever seen since Rent in Manila.”
– Anton Diaz, Our Awesome Planet
4. OAP is selling the best value tickets for the opening night of Avenue Q’s Final Run!
In partnership with Ticket 2 Me, I’m personally selling limited tickets to the June 13, Friday 8pm Opening Night and June 14, Saturday 8pm Opening Night for the Avenue Q Final Run. The shows will be sold out before June. I want my OAP friends to never miss this opportunity to watch Avenue Q’s final run!
– Socky Pitargue, Tennis and Conversations
Avenue Q: The Final Run! June 13, 2008. Friday. 8pm. RCBC Theater
June 13 Seatplan. Reserve Your Best Seats Now!
Orchestra Center (P 1, 300). Special Online OAP Price $ 30.0
Orchestra Sides (P 1,100). Special Online OAP Price $ 25.0
Loge (P 1,000). Special Online OAP Price $ 23.0
Balcony (P 500). Special Online OAP Price $ 11.0
All Major Credit Cards are accepted. No Service Fees or Processing Fee. Compare Prices @ Ticket World.
Avenue Q: The Final Run! June 14, 2008. Saturday. 8pm. RCBC Theater
June 14 Seatplan. Reserve Your Best Seats Now!
Orchestra Center (P 1, 300). Special Online OAP Price $ 30.0
Orchestra Sides (P 1,100). Special Online OAP Price $ 25.0
Loge (P 1,000). Special Online OAP Price $ 23.0
Balcony (P 500). Special Online OAP Price $ 11.0
All Major Credit Cards are accepted. No Service Fees or Processing Fee. Compare Prices @ Ticket World.
Alternatively, you can reserve via email (anton@diaz.ph) and pay me in regular peso rates by depositing payment in my BPI bank account.
5. It is the best Happy Father’s Day gift you can ever give this 2008!
Manila celebrates Father’s Day on the Third Sunday of June. Tickets to Avenue Q will be the best gift you can ever give this 2008. If you are away from Manila, you can purchase online and let me know if it is a gift so that we can personally wrap it with your greetings. Please specify it in your order above in the comments/ special delivery instructions.
“Look out for the wonderful performances that make you pause and think “am I reacting to the puppet or the actor?”,
the darn good singing from most of the cast (a few weak links won’t spoil the broth except for the overly picky),
moments of feeling transported back to childhood/young adulthood/actually most of life’s roller coaster
– Mila Tan, Watergirl.
Thanks for the heads up Anton! I bought my tickets already 😀 Btw, the Loge tickets are $23, not $22.
Gosh I wish I were in Manila, I’d watch Avenue Q again!=)
I totally agree with you that Avenue Q and Rent are the best and most memorable shows they’ve produced in Manila=)
I watched Carla in Song and Dance and she was super good. But I don’t know if it will be the same without Rachel. I’m glad I got to watch her=)
Talaga? Its Singapore Rep, who is producing the show in Singapore? My friend told me she read somewhere online that it will be Atlantis who will produce… too bad, i was looking forward pa naman that maybe some of the original cast will go to Singapore also to play parts (trekkie? hehehe.) Yeah, wondering why Rachel was change from the original cast, just curious… 🙂
I have already bought tickets for June 19 at TicketWorld… sayang sana dito na lang sa OAP. Can’t wait to see the play…
This is great! I wasn’t able to catch the last 2 runs of Avenue Q! Already booked for the 14th… thanks to you Anton. I’m excited 😀
i LOVE avenue Q! 🙂 definitely a must-watch!
just want to share with all of you my take on this award-winning play: http://frannywanny.blogspot.com/2007/12/avenue-q-give-ruv-on-christmas-day.html
im watching this show because its the last run. the tix here in oap are cheaper.=)
i got mine at ticketworld like darci though because i can only watch this on june 20.
Hi. I was wondering if you would know where to buy tickets for the June 22 show. Ticketworld only has til June 21. Thanks!
How do you know what seats are available on the seatplan? What do all the different colors stand for? Thanks!
Hi. Just in case anyone is interested, I have tickets available for June 15, 3pm (Sunday) and June 22, 8pm (Sunday – closing night). You may contact 09063414559 or email aveqclosing[at]gmail[dot]com.
uy uy uy… i have made attempts to watch ave Q but my sked failed me. Reading your number one reason, it seems like the mother ship is calling me, hehehe =P
will get tickets from you anton once my sked is cleared.
hi! for those interested, we’re selling tickets for the JUNE 18 (Wednesday) show. for tickets and other inquiries please text 0917-9798525
Got my tickets na, Anton! Thanks a lot!! =) Hope to see you on June 13! =)
hi anton! got the tickets. thanks =)
hello anton! just wanna know when i can expect my tickets? Bought them here sunday morning. 2 tickets june 14. thanks.
Hi, I’ve heard about Avenue Q; is it only showing in RCBC? Incidentally, I’ve never been there. Anyway. I will only be in Manila til May 21; is there a show on the 20th or 19th? Thanks!
I’d like to get 2 tickets for B12 or B13 (or the best available for Balcony) for June 13 (Fri). Please let me know how to pay for it (COD). I’m from Bel Air Makati. Thanks.
Pls sms me 0920-927-6856.
Hi Anton,
We want to buy tickets for the June 13 showing. We’ll we be charged in $ or Peso since the paypal account seems to be denominated in $ only. Please advise. You can txt me at 09178056828.
Thanks!
Bless
hi anton! i actually emailed already but decided to post here (just to make sure)
i would like to get either the bal0 and ba11 tix or the e4 and e5 tix. how much are the balcony tix/ orchestra side if i pay directly at your bpi account? thanks!
from what i heard…rachel was replaced ’cause she had the artistic director wait for her to come back from the states to give him her answer as to whether or not she’d do avenue q again…which meant atlantis probably just couldn’t wait for her—but then again…FROM WHAT I HEARD…
Hi Anton! Please reserve BB1 and BB2 for June 13. Please email me, thank you!
Hi Anton! Please reserve BB1 and BB2 for June 13. Please text me at 0917647784. Thanks! 🙂
ive seen avenue q twice – once each on its first two runs. i definitely wouldnt miss its final run here in manila. even if that means i’ll have to watch it alone haha 😀 i know i will miss rachel alejandro’s performance, but i’m confident that carla laforteza will be just as amazing portraying lucy and kate.
Hi Anton, Please reserve MO7,M08, M09, M010,M011 for June 14 Saturday. Thanks!
hi anton! i just bought tickets for june 13. how many days after can i expect delivery? thanks. =)
hey anton! forgive my “duh” question… but is there a dress code for the show, especially on the 14th? or can just come in jeans? thanks
how come i dont see Anton answering questions in the forums?
how come i dont see Anton answering questions in the forums?