All-new staging for 'Bar Boys: The Musical' opens this October
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All-new staging for 'Bar Boys: The Musical' opens this October
ABS-CBN News
Published Jun 13, 2025 04:27 PM PHT
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HandoutAfter two-sold out runs last year, "Bar Boys" is returning on stage this October for a limited engagement produced by Barefoot Theatre Collaborative.
After two-sold out runs last year, "Bar Boys" is returning on stage this October for a limited engagement produced by Barefoot Theatre Collaborative.
Building on a powerful story and music, it steps onto a larger stage — not as a rerun, but as an all-new staging.
Building on a powerful story and music, it steps onto a larger stage — not as a rerun, but as an all-new staging.
"Bar Boys: The Musical" will open on October 24 at the Hyundai Hall of Areté in Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City.
"Bar Boys: The Musical" will open on October 24 at the Hyundai Hall of Areté in Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City.
Here's a teaser for the upcoming staging:
Here's a teaser for the upcoming staging:
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It was May last year when the musical version of "Bar Boys," a local film about life in law school, was first staged.
It was May last year when the musical version of "Bar Boys," a local film about life in law school, was first staged.
More than just a law school story, "Bar Boys" became a heartfelt celebration of dreams, ambition, and enduring friendship — told in a way that felt honest, timely, and unmistakably Filipino.
More than just a law school story, "Bar Boys" became a heartfelt celebration of dreams, ambition, and enduring friendship — told in a way that felt honest, timely, and unmistakably Filipino.
The all-new staging follows the journey of four friends — Erik, Chris, Torran, and Josh — who hope to become lawyers and change the world. But as the realities of school and life set in, their friendship, values, and faith are put to the test.
The all-new staging follows the journey of four friends — Erik, Chris, Torran, and Josh — who hope to become lawyers and change the world. But as the realities of school and life set in, their friendship, values, and faith are put to the test.
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HandoutBenedix Ramos, Alex Diaz, Jerom Canlas, and Omar Uddin will all be returning as the Bar Boys: Erik, Chris, Torran, and Josh. Sheila Francisco will also be reprising her role as Justice Hernandez.
Benedix Ramos, Alex Diaz, Jerom Canlas, and Omar Uddin will all be returning as the Bar Boys: Erik, Chris, Torran, and Josh. Sheila Francisco will also be reprising her role as Justice Hernandez.
Other cast members will be announced in the coming weeks.
Other cast members will be announced in the coming weeks.
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"Bar Boys: The Musical" is created by Pat Valera (book and lyrics) and Myke Salomon (music and lyrics), and is based on the 2017 film by Kip Oebanda.
"Bar Boys: The Musical" is created by Pat Valera (book and lyrics) and Myke Salomon (music and lyrics), and is based on the 2017 film by Kip Oebanda.
Mikko Angeles, who co-directed the musical in 2024, now leads as director.
Mikko Angeles, who co-directed the musical in 2024, now leads as director.
Returning creatives include Myke Salomon as musical director, Jomelle Era as choreographer, Ohm David as stage designer, Meliton Roxas Jr. and Jethro Nibaten as lighting designers, Joyce Garcia as video designer, Julio Garcia as property designer, and D Cortezano as technical director.
Returning creatives include Myke Salomon as musical director, Jomelle Era as choreographer, Ohm David as stage designer, Meliton Roxas Jr. and Jethro Nibaten as lighting designers, Joyce Garcia as video designer, Julio Garcia as property designer, and D Cortezano as technical director.
The creative team also welcomes new members: Yvonne Russell as assistant director, Aron Roca as sound designer, and Hershee Tantiado as costume designer.
The creative team also welcomes new members: Yvonne Russell as assistant director, Aron Roca as sound designer, and Hershee Tantiado as costume designer.
From June 13 to 27, Barefoot Collab is holding an exclusive early access sale to everyone who watched last year, offering a 30% off gift for limited seats in select shows.
From June 13 to 27, Barefoot Collab is holding an exclusive early access sale to everyone who watched last year, offering a 30% off gift for limited seats in select shows.
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Ticket prices for "Bar Boys: The Musical" start at P999, with more details on the promo here.
Ticket prices for "Bar Boys: The Musical" start at P999, with more details on the promo here.
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