After its successful run November last year, “Tabing Ilog: The Musical” is now set for a rerun at the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) theater in Quezon City from November 8 until December 1.
Made possible through ABS-CBN’s ongoing collaboration with PETA, the musical, centered on friendship, love, and family, was first conceptualized in 2019.
“Na-witness po ng PETA ang paglunsad, panganganak ng mga bagong thespian mula sa Star Magic. For most of them, it was their first time to do professional theater at natutuwa po kami sa PETA na kasama kami dun. Kasama kami sa kanilang theater journey.” Melvin Lee, PETA Plus Program Director, said.
Directed by Phil Noble with a script by Eljay Deldoc and musical direction and songs by Vince de Jesus, the musical will once again delve into the Gen Z struggles of Eds, Rovic, Corrine, Fonzy, George, James, Badong, Andoy, among others.
Of course, Star Magic artists who brought the characters to life in the first run are back including Vivoree, Sheena Belarmino, Benedix Ramos, Anji Salvacion,
Kobie Brown, Jordan Andrews, Kiara Takahashi, Andi Abaya, Omar Uddin, and BGYO’s Akira Morishita.
“Super thankful po ako sa mga kasama namin kasi in a way, na-mold din po ‘yung utak ko po. Kung paano gumawa ng character at kung paano pa palalimin ‘yung paggawa ng character. Definitely nagkaron pa ng new ways kung paano palalimin pa si Rovic [this rerun],” Akira shared.
“Since matagal din kaming hindi nagkakasama or nagkakita-kita, parang nandun din ‘yung longing to perform and work with each other again after a long time. Feeling ko talaga mas magiging passionate kaming lahat this time kasi it’s a rerun. We wan to do something better than what we did sa first run,” Vivoree added.
BINIs Jhoanna Robles is also set to return for the rerun, with special performances to watch out for.
“Excited na po akong makasama ang barkada at ang Tabing Ilog: The Musical fam ay nag-effort ng matindi para po maibalik ang magic ng Tabing Ilog this year,” Jhoanna said in a video message.
Seasoned theater actors Joann Co, Red Nuestro, Gimbey Dela Cruz, Yeyin Dela Cruz, and Adrian Lindayag will also be part of the cast.
Then there’s Lance Reblando, Vyen Villanueva, Teetin Villanueva, Jude Hindumdum, Vino Mabalot, and Miah Canton.
Tickets are available via Ticketworld.
