TicketWorld's definition of the show is as follows:
"WANDERS is a one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza that is set to revolutionize the local entertainment scene as we know it. It is a visual and auditory treat, captivating audiences with gravity-defying aerial acrobatics, stunning displays of skills and physical prowess, soulful renditions of timeless classics and vibrant dance numbers. A fusion of cultures, the show brings performers from China and Russia together with our hometown talents. Philippine entertainment has never been this electrifying."
And I agree, I was on the edge of my seat the entire duration of the two-hour show.
(poster taken in TicketWorld's website)
The bad side is you can't take your cameras or cellphones with you, you have to surrender your camera on the front desk and they will put stickers on your cellphone's camera lens before you can go on the thermal scanner and up in the theater, that's why no photos of the said program will be posted here but I scanned the net and I found a Multiply blogger who has some personal pics from her visit (buti na lang matigas ulo nya *grins*). If you're still craving for some more visuals, I think PAGCOR released some promotional photos on the web, just type and search.
But, I can tell a good and detailed story when I like to *grins*.
The presentation started with an act which highlighted a naughty kid in the audience, a bouncer and two Tessa Prieto-dressed tourist. The kid (who turned out to be a young acrobat) made unnecessary noise in the audience which had gotten him into trouble with the bouncer which proceeded to a run-about on the stage, then the tourist couple came with a camera in hand looking for someone who can take their pictures together, the kid came out of the curtain pretending to out-distance the robust bouncer thus giving him the chance to do another mischief which in that case was out-smarting the weird-dressed couple into letting him take their pictures and then running away with their camera. Now, the bouncer and the couple joined together in an effort to find the kid but they met the Circus Master instead, and here's where the real Wanders begin.
I would love to enumerate the acts in order but old age is hindering me from doing so, sorry folks. Okay, I remember a Vegas-themed start with girls in tall, feathery headdresses and girls in playboy bunny attires, there were Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, The Supremes, Louis Armstrong, Ricky Martin and other impersonators, moving and singing to the groove and beat of their music. The costumes, background and back drafts, props and effects were all stunning. The music was flawless, and I'm giving a heads up to the pianist whom I can see from my seat, up in his glass cubicle, playing as if there's no tomorrow, not that the rest of the musicians weren't good, they were all great, I'm just enthralled by the pianist.
There was this three-girl acrobat show, wherein they bend like they don't have bones at all, and I really mean that, I think this was the most wowed part of the presentation. The most heart-stopping act was the one with the male acrobats jumping in rings and in hanging ladder-like sticks, it was said that they trained on the same place as the ones who performed in Beijing Olympics. Amazing, huh? The most intriguing part for me was the one where sexy men and women in black skinny attires descended from the ceiling (in harness, of course) doing stunts and acrobats as they did so to the beat of Mission Impossible.
But my favorite was the acrobatic stunts done by the Chinese (pretending to be) lovers while La Vie En Rose played on, soothing the audience and giving the act a magical and romantic appeal. Another favorite was the last part wherein dancers descended from the ceiling while sitting in flower-adorned swings, wearing those provocative Hawaiian-inspired attire and grooving to the tune of La Vida Loca, my son loved it, too, according to him those girls were sexy *grins*. But, his most-loved part was the spectacle done by the Maneuvers wherein they hit the floor in a jive with bamboo sticks while they dance and clown around, mind you, they were wearing glow in the dark costumes, the drums and bongos, as well as the drum/bamboo sticks were also twinkling in vibrant colors. My son was fascinated. He even had a favorite character, care to guess? The Chinese kid, who else. He was awesome in his own way, so I'd dare say that my bebe had a good sense of judgment *lol*. Actually, each one of them did their part wonderfully, so as a grown up, I won't play favorites here *grins*.
The ticket price may seem expensive and impractical but Wanders is more than worthy. I was clapping every 5seconds the entire time I was watching, it really is a show to remember and as the Circus Master said "the greatest show on Earth" (or I might be pulling the rope a little too much *grins*).
Before I forget, photo ops with some cast members can be done after the show, I just don't know how much, as we were racing to get home. Bad decision on our part, as we don't have any souvenir photos, all I got was -
(my son and niece had a photo op with PAGCOR signage while waiting for our ride)
If you're keen on going (and you should) try to get the middle seats, the ones right after the grills, best seats in the house, you'll thank me for the tip after you watched the show, promise. And please, don't follow in our lead, have that photo op with the cast, it's the only souvenir you can have except for the memories in your brain.
Note: This post is a personal take of the writer, no paid advertising is on the works here, just so you know.
