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<p>MANILA -- The musical “Come From Away” topped the second round of citations for the 16th Gawad Buhay Awards, earning recognition in 11 categories, including Female and Male Featured Performances, and Outstanding Production of Existing Material for a Musical.</p><p>The Stages Production Specialists Inc. show, a co-production with Asia Pacific producer GMG Productions, also received a citation for Outstanding Ensemble Performance for a Musical. GMG’s recent Manila presentations include “Hamilton” in 2023, “Miss Saigon” in 2024, and the Philippine premiere of “Dear Evan Hansen” earlier this year.</p><div><strong></strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/6/11/theater-review-ensemble-excellence-elevates-come-from-away-in-stirring-ph-debut-1041">Theater review: Ensemble excellence elevates ‘Come From Away’ in stirring PH debut</a><strong></strong><br/></div><p>Following closely were “We Aren’t Kids Anymore” by Barefoot Theatre Collaborative, “Delia D.,&quot; a musical featuring the songs of Jonathan Manalo, by Full House Theater Company, and “Via Dolorosa” by The Necessary Theatre. Repertory Philippines’ “Art” also earned several technical and acting citations.</p><p>The 13-member independent jury of the Gawad Buhay Awards, organized by Philstage, released the list Monday as part of its second round of citations for the 2026 ceremonies. Citations indicate eligibility for nomination but do not guarantee a final nomination.</p><p>Nominations will be drawn from the complete pool of citations across all rounds ahead of the awards night next year.</p><p>Here is the full list for the second round of citations for the 16th Gawad Buhay Awards:</p><div><strong>Outstanding Original Score</strong></div><p>Gabriel Ramos &amp; Dexter Lansang (‘Via Dolorosa’) </p><div><strong>Outstanding Musical Direction</strong></div><p>Rony Fortich (‘Come From Away’) </p><p>Myke Salomon and Farley Asuncion (‘We Aren’t Kids Anymore’) </p><div><strong>Outstanding Choreography</strong></div><p>Delphine Buencamino (‘Come From Away’) </p><p>Jomelle Era (‘We Aren’t Kids Anymore’) </p><p>Stephen Viñas (‘Delia D.’) </p><div><strong>Outstanding Costume Design</strong></div><p>Joey Mendoza (‘We Aren’t Kids Anymore’) </p><p>Mitoy Sta. Ana (‘Delia D.’) </p><p>Hershee Tantiado (‘Come From Away’) </p><div><strong>Outstanding Lighting Design </strong></div><p>John Batalla (‘Delia D.’) </p><p>D Cortezano (‘We Aren’t Kids Anymore’) </p><p>Martin Miranda, Marta Lovina, &amp; Baby Imperial of WHYNot (‘Via Dolorosa’) </p><p>Miriam Nilofa Crowe (‘Art’)</p><p>Harry Tabner (‘Come From Away’) </p><div><strong>Outstanding Sound Design </strong></div><p>Fabian Obispo (‘Art’) </p><p>Gabriel Ramos &amp; Dexter Lansang (‘Via Dolorosa’)</p><p>Aron Roca (‘We Aren’t Kids Anymore’)</p><p>Justin Stasiw (‘Delia D.’)</p><p>Luke Swaffield (‘Come From Away’)</p><div><strong>Outstanding Set Design</strong></div><p>Joey Mendoza (‘We Aren’t Kids Anymore’) </p><p>Mikayla Teodoro (‘Come From Away’) </p><p>Miguel Urbino (‘Art’) </p><div><strong>Outstanding Projection and Video Design </strong></div><p>GA Fallarme and Joyce Garcia (‘Delia D.’) </p><div><strong>Male Lead Performance in a Play</strong></div><p>Bart Guingona (‘Via Dolorosa’)</p><p>Martin Sarreal (‘Art’) </p><p>Brian Sy (‘Art’)</p><div><strong>Male Lead Performance in a Musical</strong></div><p>Phi Palmos (‘Delia D.’)</p><div><strong>Female Featured Performance in a Musical</strong></div><p>Cathy Azanza-Dy (‘Come From Away’)</p><p>Maronne Cruz (‘We Aren’t Kids Anymore’) </p><p>Sheila Francisco (‘Come From Away’) </p><p>Carla Guevara Laforteza (‘Come From Away’) </p><p>Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo (‘Come From Away’)</p><p>Shaira Opsimar (‘Delia D.’) </p><p>Gab Pangilinan (‘We Aren’t Kids Anymore’)</p><div><strong>Male Featured Performance in a Musical </strong></div><p>Stephen Cadd (‘Come From Away’) </p><p>Rycharde Everley (‘Come From Away’) </p><p>Topper Fabregas (‘Come From Away’) </p><p>Gio Gahol (‘We Aren’t Kids Anymore’) </p><p>John Lapus (‘Delia D.’) </p><p>Luigi Quesada (‘We Aren’t Kids Anymore’) </p><p>Myke Salomon (‘We Aren’t Kids Anymore’) </p><p>George Schulze (‘Come From Away’) </p><p>Omar Uddin (‘Delia D.’)</p><div><strong>Outstanding Ensemble Performance for a Musical</strong></div><p>‘Come From Away’ (Stages) </p><p>‘Delia D.’ (Full House Theater Company)</p><p>‘We Aren’t Kids Anymore’ (Barefoot Theatre Collaborative)</p><div><strong>Outstanding Stage Direction for a Play </strong></div><p>Bart Guingona (‘Via Dolorosa’) </p><div><strong>Outstanding Stage Direction for a Musical </strong></div><p>Dexter Santos (‘Delia D.’) </p><p>Michael Williams (‘Come From Away’)</p><p>Rem Zamora (‘We Aren’t Kids Anymore’)</p><div><strong>Outstanding Production of Existing Material for a Play</strong></div><p>‘Via Dolorosa’ (The Necessary Theatre) </p><div><strong>Outstanding Production of Existing Material for a Musical </strong></div><p>‘Come From Away’ (Stages) </p><p>‘We Aren’t Kids Anymore’ (Barefoot Theatre Collaborative)</p>

<p>The musical “Come From Away” topped the second round of citations for the 16th Gawad Buhay! Awards, earning recognition in 11 categories, including Female and Male Featured Performances, and Outstanding Production of Existing Material for a Musical.</p>

The musical “Come From Away” topped the second round of citations for the 16th Gawad Buhay! Awards, earning recognition in 11 categories, including Female and Male Featured Performances, and Outstanding Production of Existing Material for a Musical.

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‘Come From Away’ leads second round of Gawad Buhay citations

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Published Oct 20, 2025 02:12 PM PHT

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