Meralco Theater is part of the Meralco Building in Ortigas CBD

Meralco Theater is a theater located at the compound of Meralco, Ortigas Avenue in Pasig, Philippines. It used to be known as the Meralco Auditorium.[1]

It seats over 1,500[2] people and is a popular venue for various concerts, plays, musicals and events.[3][4]

As of now, Meralco Theater is being currently renovated and it will be the new studio of the Philippines' longest noontime variety and entertainment show, Eat Bulaga![5]

History

The Meralco Theater was inaugurated on March 22, 1969. It was designed by Filipino architect José María Zaragoza and forms part of the larger Meralco Building, which was completed a little earlier. The 14-story building, theater and adjoining buildings form a landmark in the Ortigas Center CBD.[6]

The theater was where the staged graduation ceremony of politician Imee Marcos took place, according to University of the Philippines Cebu history professor Madrileña de la Cerna.[7]

Current tenants

Future tenants

Recent events

References

  1. ^ "Venues near Crowne Plaza". www.cvent.com. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  2. ^ "Meralco Theater, Pasig City | CitySeeker". cityseeker. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  3. ^ "Event". Event. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  4. ^ "Meralco Theater". Rappler. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  5. ^ Bonoan, Reggie (February 13, 2024). "Eat Bulaga, Ililipat na sa bagong studio|". Inquirer Balita (in Tagalog).
  6. ^ "Meralco Theater turns 40 | Philstar.com". philstar.com. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  7. ^ de la Cerna, Madrileña (September 17, 2017). "A taste of fake news". Cebu Daily News.

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