MANILA, Philippines -- Another award-winning Broadway musical will be presented by Atlantis Productions very soon. Entitled “In The Heights,” it will feature Nyoy Volante, Jackielou Blanco and K-La Rivera and will see stage action on Sept. 2 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium at RCBC Plaza, Makati City.

Atlantis Productions partnered with Delta Airlines for this Tony-winning stage piece.

Nyoy has always been vocal about his love for musical theatre. He has performed with Atlantis Productions in shows such as “The Rocky Horror Show,” “Dreamgirls,” “Hairspray,” for which he received critical acclaim as Seaweed J. Stubbs, and, most recently, as Emmett in “Legally Blonde.” Nyoy said, “I’ve always been in love with musical theatre! Whether performing in them or merely watching them, I find the degree of technique and expertise outstanding!”

Nyoy tackles Usnavi, the Washington Heights bodega owner who dreams of returning to the Dominican Republic.

“In The Heights” marks Jackielou’s first musical stage role and also her first time to do an English language play.

She plays Camila, mother of Nina (played by K-La Rivera). She described her character, “Camila is a woman of strong character trying to handle difficulties the family faces but always trying to keep her family together.”

“The singing is definitely my biggest challenge, as I know singing is not my genius,” said the actress.

Meanwhile, K-La auditioned for a part in the play. “I really wanted to experience the disciplined training it takes to be a musical theatre performer.”

Bobby Garcia and Ms. Chari Arespacochaga direct the musical.

Solenn in first major concert

Former model-turned actress and singer Solenn Heussaff marks a milestone of sort as she stages her first major concert today and on Aug. 26. The multi-talented “it girl” also released her self-titled debut album under MCA Records.

Billed “Solenn On Stage,” the concert happens at Teatrino, Promenade in Greenhills with guest performers Ogie Alcasid, Geoff Taylor and Erwan Heussaff.

This indeed is a big first for the rising French-Filipina celebrity. Her debut album released just last month, is now No. 7 in the Over-All Astrovision CD charts. The first single culled from the album entitled “Fire” is now No. 9 in the MYX song charts.

Solenn said, “I’m really nervous but I’m really going to do my best, and I hope it will be an incredible and unforgettable experience.”

“Solenn On Stage” is presented by GMA-7, Manila Bulletin, Ginebra San Miguel, Antonov Vodka and Vitresse in cooperation with Asian Secrets, Penshoppe, Greenwich Pizza. MCA Music, Redbox, Auntie Anne’s and LVD Multimedia. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Music Museum and Teatrino.

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