Dolphy Theatre Explained

Dolphy Theatre should not 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)
• 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)
• MTB: Ang Saya Saya (2005)
• Magandang Gabi Bayan (1998)
• 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)

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Notes and References

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