Dolphy Theatre

Not to be confused with Dolby Theatre.

Dolphy Theatre (formerly ABS-CBN Studio 1) is a proscenium theatre adjacent in the ABS-CBN Studios in Quezon City, Philippines. It was named in honor of Filipino comedian Dolphy in celebration of his 80th birthday in 2008.^[1] It is one of the oldest studios of the Broadcast Center which was used as a newsroom in 1986 when the network re-opened.

The theatre is used by Star Magic. Press conferences, award nights and other events are also held in the venue.

Programs that used the Dolphy Theatre

Film/Series premiere

• Love Is Color Blind (2021)^[2]
• BINI & BGYO Dubai Adventures: A Docufilm (2022)
• Beach Bros (2022)^[3]

Concerts & awards events

• Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Bayaning Pilipino Awards (1996–present)
• ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra Concert (2012–present)
• Kalokalike Grand Parade Of Stars (2013–2014)

Funerals

• Angelo Castro, Jr.'s Necrological Services (2012)
• Dolphy's Necrological Mass (2012)^[1]
• Lito Balquiedra, Jr.'s Necrological Services (2012)
• Wenn Deramas' Necrological Services (March 5, 2016)^[4]

Programming use

• ABS-CBN Sunday TV Mass (1986–2005)
• ASAP (1996)
• Afternoon Delight (1988–1989)
• The Healing Eucharist (2005–2010, 2019)
• Citizen Pinoy
• Kalatog Pinggan (1986–1988)
• Eat Bulaga! (1989–1994)
• Happy Yipee Yehey! (2012)
• I-Shine Talent Camp TV (2014)
• I Love OPM (2016)
• Showtime (2010)
• Magandang Tanghali Bayan (2002)
• Oras ng Ligaya (1968–1972)
• Pilipinas Got Talent (2010)
• Pinoy Boyband Superstar (2016)
• Sa Linggo nAPO Sila (1992)
• Sharon (2010)
• Star Circle Quest (2004–2005)
• Star Power (2010–2011)
• Star Hunt: The Grand Audition Show (2018)
• Stop, Look, and Listen (1968–1972)
• Superstar (RPN, 1973–1978)
• Tawag ng Tanghalan (2015)
• The Sharon Cuneta Show (1988–1997, occasionally venue for Sharon Cuneta's Birthday and TSCS anniversary special)
• The Voice Kids (2014)
• The X Factor Philippines (2012)
• We Love OPM (2016)
• Wowowee (2006)
• Your Face Sounds Familiar (2015)
• Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids (2017)
• Your Moment (2019)

Coordinates: 14°38′21″N 121°02′13″E / 14.6393°N 121.03694°E / 14.6393; 121.03694

References

1. Elona, Jamie Marie (11 July 2012). "Public viewing on Comedy King's body Wednesday night at Dolphy Theater". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
2. Dumaual, Miguel (10 December 2021). "IN PHOTOS: Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano at 'Love Is Color Blind' premiere night". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
3. Glorioso, Bot (14 July 2022). "Beach Bros reflects young life adventures". Philippine Star. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
4. "Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz remember director Wenn Deramas". Rappler. March 2, 2016. Retrieved March 4, 2016.