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For her 60th birthday, Ballet Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde had no desire for fancy jewelry, a new car, or extravagant gifts. Instead, she dreamed of producing an original ballet to share with the Filipino people.

“I always told my husband, he should just give me a new ballet.

That’s how I want to celebrate my birthday.

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As I say every year, I celebrate my birthday with an original creation. This year, it’s Florante at Laura,” Macuja-Elizalde shared during the press conference for Ballet Manila’s new production, which will premiere on Oct. 12 at p.m.

at Aliw Theater.

Two years ago, Macuja-Elizalde celebrated her birthday with the relaunch of the restored Aliw Theater, presenting Rise, which featured Ballet & Ballads and a retelling of La Traviata.

It marked a new chapter for Ballet Manila after the pandemic and a fire that destroyed their home.

For her golden birthday, she performed Gold, returning to her classical r