Carlo Vergara's Ang Kagila-Gilalas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni ZsaZsa Zaturnnah had earned a cult following in the comic book and the movie releases. It is about the adventures of Ada, a typical 'gay' parlorista, after a magical stone fell on him. The stone transformed him into a sexy and powerful heroine, ZsaZsa Zaturnnah. With the help of his loyal and funny assistant, Didi, he is about to save their small, peaceful town from the clutches of the evil Queen Femina with her Amazonistas; and latter decide if he will let himself fall from the charm of Dodong who pledge to love him despite all odds.
To celebrate the birthday of my sister, Nica, and to support Filipino talents, we went to CCP theater last Feb. 15 to watch the musical play rendition of ZsaZsa Zaturnnah.
The whole play was an all out laugh trip with witty punchlines and gay humor. The music and choreography were an extravaganza of energetic, soulful performances. The adaptation and direction were sheer genius.ZsaZsa was treated as a musical spectacle which is set to capture the funny bone, heart and imagination of the audience.It also has a strong sentiment about gender equality, belief in oneself and true love.
Eula Valdez as ZsaZsa had been perfect for the role as she can definitely sing and act as the gay heroine Ada, trapped in the curves and beauty of ZsaZsa. Nailing the part with her comical antics, she also had some heartfelt moments when she thought Didi had died and the encounter with the zombie form of her father.
Wilma Doesnt as Dina B., and the rest of the Amazonista had also been scene stealers led by their Queen Femina with their accents, 'crayola' costumes and production numbers as they did their 'Transmorphication--Execute' routines. They are villains, yes, but they are all adorable and hilarious.
Nar Cabico as Didi had solicited the most laugh, and arguably, the loudest cheer in the curtain call because of his uncanny comedy, good singing voice and A+ talent. I love his performance, he was a big part why ZsaZsa the musical had been a roaring success!
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