‘Bar Boys: The Musical’ Announces Final Extension
Barefoot Theatre Collaborative has announced a final extension for Bar Boys: The Musical, with two additional performances on November 30 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM. The original Filipino musical, adapted from Kip Oebanda’s 2017 film, was initially set to close on November 23.
Directed by Mikko Angeles, with book and lyrics by Pat Valera and music by Myke Salomon, Bar Boys: The Musical follows four friends as they navigate law school, ambition, and the moral complexities of the legal system. Previously titled Bar Boys: A New Musical, the show debuted from May 3 to 19, 2024, and ran again from October 4 to November 10 of the same year at the Power Mac Center Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Circuit Makati. Its latest and current staging at Hyundai Hall, Areté, features an expanded cast and a creative overhaul, including a proscenium setup with more intricate choreography and production design.
The cast features Benedix Ramos (Erik Vicencio), Alex Diaz (Chris Abueva), Jerom Canlas (Torran Garcia), Omar Uddin (Josh Zuniga), Sheila Francisco (Justice Hernandez), Juliene Mendoza (Paping), Lorenz Martinez (Paping), Nor Domingo (Atty. Maurice Carlson), Gimbey dela Cruz (Boss Mama), Carlon Matobato (Male Professor & others), Natasha Cabrera (Female Professor & others), and Gio Gahol (Atty. Victor Cruz).
The musical is created by Pat Valera (book and lyrics) and Myke Salomon (music and lyrics), based on Oebanda’s film. The creative team includes director Mikko Angeles, musical director Myke Salomon, choreographer Jomelle Era, assistant director Yvonne Russell, set designers Ohm David and Julio Garcia (who also serves as property designer), costume designer Hershee Tantiado, lighting designers Meliton Roxas Jr. and Jethro Nibaten, sound designer Aron Roca, video designer Joyce Garcia, and technical director D Cortezano.
Tickets for the added performances are now available via Ticket2Me. Prices range from P3,199 to P3,499 (VIP Orchestra), P2,999 to P3,199 (Orchestra Zone 1), P2,599 to P2,799 (Orchestra Zone 2), P2,199 to P2,399 (Orchestra Zone 3), P2,199 to P2,399 (Mezzanine Zone 1),P1,699 to P1,899 (Mezzanine Zone 2), P999 to P1,499 (Mezzanine Zone 3), and P1,571 to P1,714 (wheelchair space, no chair).
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