Proscenium Theater at Rockwell: A Grand Stage for Manila’s Next Standing Ovation

Manila’s cultural scene is about to be transformed by the Proscenium Theater at Rockwell, opening September 2025 with The Bodyguard The Musical starring West End sensation Christine Allado.

David Bernabe

July 25, 2025

The curtains are finally rising at Rockwell’s Proscenium Theater – set to elevate the metro’s cultural experience. Thoughtfully designed for exceptional acoustics, comfort, and versatility, this new gem nestled within Rockwell Center Makati is built to host stories that captivate beyond the stage. Once you step inside, you’ll be welcomed by its distinct design.

What to Expect Inside

Step into a space where intimacy meets grandeur. With 780 seats thoughtfully arranged to offer clear views from every angle, the Proscenium Theater is designed to bring the audience closer to the story, whether you’re in the front row or the Dress Circle.

At its heart is a fully automated 16×16 meter stage, equipped with fly lines, trap doors, and a dedicated orchestra pit, ready to meet the demands of large-scale productions and quiet moments alike. It’s a space built for spectacle, precision, and emotional resonance. Sound design blends innovation with natural acoustics, ensuring that every note and spoken word carries pure, powerful, and undistorted. Lighting follows suit, elevating the mood with cinematic finesse, shaping each scene with depth, drama, and intention. Together, these elements create a performance environment where technology serves storytelling and where every production feels larger than life.

Expect mood-perfect lighting, plush seating, and the kind of ambiance that invites you to lean in, hold your breath, and lose yourself in the show.

And just beyond the main hall? The Black Box, a flexible, smaller venue perfect for experimental works, workshops, or intimate showcases. It’s a quiet promise that this theater was made for more than just one kind of story.

Where It’s All Happening

You’ll find the Proscenium Theater along Estrella Street, Rockwell Center, Makati. Surrounded by The Proscenium Retail Row, and Rockwell Center’s curated mix of fine dining, retail, and artfully designed spaces, it’s the perfect pre- or post-show setting.

It’s walkable from Power Plant Mall, close to valet and parking access, and right in the middle of Makati’s distinct and vibrant community.

Opening Night: The Bodyguard The Musical

The grand debut happens in September 2025, with the Manila premiere of The Bodyguard The Musical, a dazzling stage adaptation of the beloved film, packed with Whitney Houston’s biggest hits.

Songs to expect: “I Will Always Love You,” “Run to You,” “I Have Nothing,” and more.

Main role: Played by Christine Allado, a Filipina powerhouse with West End credits and an unforgettable voice (more on her below).

Starring Christine Allado

Born in Manila, raised in Makati, and trained in London, Christine Allado brings a global voice to a hometown stage. Celebrated across continents, she has carved out a remarkable path as a Filipino talent who has conquered the world’s most prestigious stages. Beyond Hamilton, she has starred as Julie Jordan in Carousel, performed in We Will Rock You, and co-starred with Lea Salonga and Bernadette Peters for the original West End run of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Gielgud Theater. Christine has further appeared in major productions at the Royal Albert Hall, on Netflix, and the BBC. This year, she is also set to lead the West End premiere of Jo: Little Women The Musical.

With her return to Manila, Christine Allado brings a career defined by excellence home—ready to embody a role as iconic as the voice behind it.

Tickets and Booking Info

Tickets are available now: premier.ticketworld.com.ph
or visit any TicketWorld outlet, including Power Plant Cinema.

Prices start at ₱4,500, with limited seats per show. Best to book early—this one’s expected to sell out fast.

Exclusive Promos

Planning to make a full night of it? Guests watching The Bodyguard The Musical can enjoy exclusive rates at Aruga Apartments by Rockwell. With just a few steps from the theater, it makes convenience and comfort, wrapped in one elevated experience, possible.

Our Take

Whether you’re a longtime theater lover or just curious to see what Rockwell’s first major cultural venue has to offer, the Proscenium Theater is setting the stage for something spectacular.

With thoughtful design, standout acoustics, and a debut show that brings Broadway-style drama right to Makati, this isn’t just a new performance space—it’s an experience waiting to happen.

Aruga offers exclusive rates to Proscenium Theater guests, allowing them to extend their magical evening with an elegant stay just steps away. Simply send a soft copy of your ticket voucher via email upon direct inquiry, and we’ll ensure your room is ready for a seamless after-show retreat.

For musical fans, Rockwell regulars, curious first-timers, and anyone who loves a good night out.

Maybe not for: Last-minute planners—these tickets won’t wait around.

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