Dolphy Theatre

Dolphy Theatre (ABS-CBN Studio 1) is a proscenium theatre adjacent in the ABS-CBN Studios in Quezon City, Philippines. It was named in after the Philippines' King of Comedy Dolphy in the celebration of his 80th birthday. 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

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–present)

Funerals

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

Former use

• ABS-CBN Sunday TV Mass (1990–2006)
• The Healing Eucharist (2006–2010)
• Citizen Pinoy
• Eat Bulaga! (1989–1994)
• Happy Yipee Yehey! (2012)
• I-Shine Talent Camp TV (2014)
• I Love OPM (2016)
• Showtime (2010)
• Pilipinas Got Talent (2010)
• Sharon (2010)
• Star Circle Quest (2003–2005, 2007)
• Star Power (2010–2011)
• Tawag Ng Tanghalan (2015)
• The Voice Kids (2014)
• The X Factor Philippines (2012)
• Your Face Sounds Familiar (2015)

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

References

1. "Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz remember director Wenn Deramas". Rappler. March 2, 2016. Retrieved March 4, 2016.