After a smashing theater season that  saw four exciting small productions, Tuesdays with Morrie, Hamlet, Romance in D, and Altar Boyz,  Repertory Philippines turns to musicals on a grand scale for the second half of its theatrical year.  This season opens on August 9 with Disney’s Mulan Jr, a story about a Chinese girl who proves that with courage, intelligence, and determination,  she can bring honor to her family as much as any boy.

Based on the hit Disney film with the same name, this stage production features some of Repertory’s seasoned and accomplished actors, including Cris  Villonco, Cara Barredo, and Caisa Borromeo alternating in the role of Mulan; PJ Valerio,  Reuben Uy, and Felix Rivera alternating in the role of Chang; and Red Concepcion, Robbie Guevara , Rem Zamora, and  Chevy Mercado alternating in the role of Mushu, the “Dragon Wannabe.” These young thespians are supported by a strong cast of veterans and talented newcomers.

Disney’s Mulan Jr. also features the same songs as the film, including the  pop favorite “Reflections.” The piece is written especially for a young audience by Patricia Cotter, with music and lyrics by Matthew Wilder, David Zippel, Stephen Schwartz, Jeanine Tesori. and Alexa Junge.  Musical arrangement is by Bryan Louiselle.

Disney’s Mulan Jr. runs at Greenbelt’s Onstage theater until December 18.

Get your tickets from Ticketworld by calling 891 999 or from Repertory at 887 0710.

Disney’s Mulan Jr.
August 9 to December 18, 2008
Onstage
2F Greenbelt 1
Paseo de Roxas cor. Legaspi St.
Makati City