‘Bar Boys: A New Musical’ takes center stage in May 2024

From the company that brought us critically acclaimed hits like ‘Mula Sa Buwan’, ‘Pride Plays’, and ‘The Last Five Years’, Barefoot Theatre Collaborative is thrilled to present another original Filipino musical: BAR BOYS: A NEW MUSICAL.

This musical stage adaptation, inspired by the beloved 2017 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino film by Kip F. Oebanda, Bar Boys – A New Musical, delves into the lives of four friends – ERIK (Benedix Ramos), CHRIS (Alex Diaz), TORRAN (Jerom Canlas), and JOSH (Omar Uddin), and their quest to become champions of justice in the Philippines.

Joining the leads are Sheila Francisco as Justice Hernandez, Juliene Mendoza as “Paping,” Nor Domingo as Atty. Maurice Carlson, Topper Fabregas as Atty. Victor Cruz, Gimbey dela Cruz as “Boss Mama” and other roles, Kakki Teodoro as Female Professor and other roles, and Carlon Matabato as Male Professor and other roles.

Completing the cast are Diego Aranda, Joshua Ade Valenzona, Edrei Tan, Jannah Baniasia, Anne Cortez, Uzziel Delamide, and Meg Ruiz.

Book and lyrics are by Pat Valera, who will direct alongside Mikko Angeles. Meanwhile, all songs are composed by Myke Salomon, who will be debuting his original music. Salomon will also serve as the musical director.

Joining the creative team are Jomelle Era for choreography, Ohm David for set design, Meliton Roxas Jr. for lighting design, Tata Tuviera for costume design, Bene Manaois for video design, Julia Pacificador for property design, and D Cortezano for technical direction.

‘Bar Boys – A New Musical’ takes the stage at Power Mac Center Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Circuit Makati, running from May 3 to May 19, with shows lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes. Tickets are now on sale via TICKET2ME (bit.ly/barboystickets).

About Barefoot Theatre Collaborative

Barefoot Theatre Collaborative is an innovative theatre company that creates, produces, and manages relevant and world-class theatrical content for live performances and the many intersections in the local and global industry.

Comprised of award-winningand in-demand creators and producers, Barefoot leads the industry with its recent works: the mega-hit musical “Mula sa Buwan”, the critically-acclaimed “Pride Plays: Unica Hijas & Laro”, and the successful local staging of Jason Robert Brown’s “The Last Five Years.”  

For its first offering this 2024 season, Barefoot is proud to debut an original Filipino musical, ‘Bar Boys: A New Musical’ — adapted from the critically-acclaimed and well-loved film by Kip F. Oebanda.

Fresh, determined, and brave, Barefoot promises captivating stories excellently staged. #StoriesWellStaged