Indonesia Theatre Newsroom

Visinema Studios and www.indonesiakaya.com are collaborating with Nusantara Musical Theater (TEMAN) to bring the beloved Indonesian family story, 'Keluarga Cemara,' to the stage as a musical. The musical promises to turn the heartwarming and laughter-filled story of Abah, Emak, Euis, and Ara into a spectacular stage show.

On April 23rd 2024, Yayasan Kanker Indonesia (Indonesian Cancer Foundation) produced the original musical Musikal Masih Ada (Still Remains the Musical), in collaboration with Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakpro, and new performing arts company Adpro. The musical ran for two shows at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Jakarta.

Through a press release, Areta Project announces 'Suara Areta,' a theater production addressing the issue of sexual violence impact through captivating narratives, with a focus on the role of family in handling such cases. This intimate theater experience will take place on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 18:30, at Gripa Studio, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta.

The training program Camp Broadway Indonesia (licensee of New York-based Camp Broadway) will send five students to perform at The New York Pops Birthday Gala, following their debut in 2023. The five chosen youth performers will go on the prestigious Carnegie Hall stage on April 29 to perform with Broadway stars as part of the international Camp Broadway Ensemble, honoring music icon Clive Davis.

Hi Jakarta Production recently hosted an open class for toddlers and children. Classes began on 19 April. Check out a video from the performance of Frozen here!

Hi Jakarta Production recently hosted an open class for toddlers and children, Hi Superstar Mini Musical Theatre! Kids learned how to roleplay act, sing and dance with two months of practice ahead of a final mini performance. 

Hi Jakarta Production will host an open class for toddlers and children, Hi Superstar Mini Musical Theatre! Kids can learn how to roleplay act, sing and dance with two months of practice ahead of a final mini performance. 

As part of their 10th anniversary celebration, Ciputra Artpreneur is bringing One Piece Music Symphony - 25th Anniversary World Tour to Indonesia.

What did our critic think of MUSIKAL MEGA MEGA at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta? On February 24th and 25th, Teater Keliling celebrated their 50th anniversary by putting on a production of Musikal Mega Mega at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta. The show is based on the non-musical play Mega-Mega by writer and director Arifin C. Noer. This musical adaptation was directed by Rudolf Puspa, with original music by Rudolf Puspa and Dolfry Inda Suri.

What did our critic think of OBROG OWOK-OWOK EBREG EWEK-EWEK at Teater Kecil?

What did our critic think of ANAK JAKSEL THE MUSICAL! at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta? Yasmara Creation & Boss Creator’s Anak Jaksel the Musical! ran for two shows on Saturday, March 9th, 2024 at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta. This is the showrunners’ comeback show after Sumpah 100 Tahun back in 2016.

Meningkatkan standar dunia musik dengan kejelasan, kepercayaan diri, dan kreativitas, Raditya Adi telah merilis lagu baru yang meresahkan jiwa, 'Tra Bahagia'.

Raditya Adi kembali hadir dengan single baru 'Tra Bahagia'. Artis hip-hop ini dikenal karena rasa laparnya untuk menjadi yang terbaik.

Hi Jakarta Production will host an open dance class this month. The class runs through 29 February 2024.

What did our critic think of POLARISASI at Graha Bhakti Budaya?

The performing arts education Arendi returned to the stage on January 27 and 28 2024 with The Addams Family musical at Teater Besar, Taman Ismail Marzuki. This production marks their return after 2019’s Into the Woods Jr. Arendi collaborates with leading Indonesian musical theatre creatives for the show, including Pasha Prakasa as show director, Andrea Miranda as vocal director, and Putri Indam Kamila as the choreographer. Wishnu Dewanta 

Hi Jakarta Production has shared a video of one of their students, Ken, performing as part of LIT 2023. Check out the full performance in the video here!

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Teater Topeng Maranatha? A Christmas Carol is Teater Topeng’s latest show and their first major one after the pandemic. Adapted for the stage by script writer and director Jessica Nangoi, it tells the timeless story of one Ebenezer Scrooge and how he learns the meaning of Christmas, with some notable additions. 

In an all new video from Hi Jakarta Production, students of the school shared their favorite moments during their journey in PAA Musical Theater class.

Hi Jakarta Production will host an open class for toddlers and kids, Hi Superstar Mini Musical Theatre! As part of the two-month class, kids can roleplay act, sing, and dance, all culminating in a final mini performance.

What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA! THE MUSICAL at TEATER BESAR?

What did our critic think of CERITA BEDA HAK SAMA 2 at Gedung Wayang Orang Bharata?

What did our critic think of SESAK at Svatuhari? Teater Svatuhari’s latest work, SESAK ran for three shows on December 2nd and 3rd at Gedung Kesenian Miss Tjitjih. This original show is written by Rizky Bayuputra and Sashi Kirana, produced by Gitta Indreswari, and directed by Rinaldy Zulkarnain. SESAK (meaning “Hardness to Breathe” in Indonesian) tells a story about pollution and activism.

Get ready to light up your day at Light It Up, a year-end extravaganza hosted by Hi Jakarta Production! The event will include a special Christmas performance, mini musical theater, street dance and jazz dance, a special workshop, as well as a performance from Odystar!

What did our critic think of LEGALLY BLONDE at JAKARTA PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY?