‘The Miracle of Fatima’ Musical to be Staged this December
With nearly 25 years of productions in the United States and the Dominican Republic, The Miracle of Fatima is set to make its Philippine premiere this December at the Miracle Theater, Sta. Lucia Grand Mall East Building 2.
The story takes place on May 13, 1917, in Fatima, Portugal. Under an ever-watchful, anti-clerical regime, three children witness the appearance of a beautiful woman who claims to be from heaven. She reveals prophecies to all three children and shows the youngest visions of future famine and wars. The woman promises a great miracle during her final visit, to prove the truth of the children’s claims.
As word spreads, the crowds grow larger each month, and by August, thousands gather to witness the events. Fearing another peasant uprising, the government orders the local mayor to put an end to the growing frenzy, leading him to take drastic measures. However, the children remain steadfast in their belief, and on October 13, 1917, nearly 70,000 people witness the Miracle of the Sun. The occurrence leaves people puzzled—how the children knew the exact time and place of the miracle, and how rain-soaked clothing and muddy ground suddenly became dry, remains unexplained.
Why did she come? According to the children, she came to offer humanity a remedy for peace on earth.
The cast features Sophia Marie Banaag, Ramjean Entera, and Aina Rhycel Salazar as Jacinta; Fatima Marie Mislang, Szophia Brielle Aguilar, and Elia Ilano as Lucia; and Prince España, Desmond Riley Galang, and Kian Co as Francisco.
They are joined by Elinor Acorda as Maria DaCaphilina, Lourdes Canzana as Maria Rosa/Non-believer, Sherrylmae Ilano as Believer, Aunor Amikah Brigette as Believer/Swing/Understudy, Aviona Erszebeth Dass as Believer, Nathalie Lafuente as Prisoner/Non-believer, Jassy Calupitan as Martina Marques/Non-believer, Cielo Marie Dela Cruz as Believer, Crystal Faye Mañalac as Martina Marques/Understudy for Maria Rosa, Maria Krischellei Robles as Olimpia/Believer, Ryan Gabriel Ayangco as Pedro/Non-believer, Carlos Bryant Aunor as Prisoner/Non-believer, and Bem Sabanal as Maria DaCaphalina/Believer/Voice of Mary, Randy Dela Cruz as Antonio/Non-believer, Jerome Fugoso as Arturo/Non-believer, Alexander Dagalea as Manuel/Believer, Matthew Escalante as Non-believer, Angelo Galang as Believer/Manuel/Arturo, John Nicolas Gamboa as Believer, Joselito Reyes as Commander Mundia/Fr. Ferreira Understudy, Terrence Guillermo as Fr. Ferreira/Non-believer, Radhni Matthew Tiplan as Pedro/Believer, Robert Brendan Palomo as Prisoner/Swing Understudy, and Karl Tiuseco as Non-believer/Swing/Antonio Understudy.
The show is written by Barbara Oleynick, who serves as the playwright, composer, and lyricist. Mel Costuna takes on the role of Artistic Director, with Johann Enriquez as Music Director. The creative team also includes Gabo Tolentino for lighting design, Marta Maszkiewicz for illustrations and animations, and Joyce Garcia for projections and 3D design.
The show opens on December 8, with performances at 2 PM and 6 PM. It will continue to run on December 13-15, 20-23, 27-29, and January 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, and 24-26. All evening shows are at 6 PM, with additional 2 PM shows on Sundays.
For ticket purchasing, visit thefatimapromiseph.com.
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