All eyes on Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical after opening weekend disco party

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The full cast of Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical keeps the party going during the curtain call at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical became one of the most talked-about theater openings of the season as it began its run at the Newport Performing Arts Theater on September 18.

Throughout its opening weekend, thousands of theatergoers turned into partygoers as Hotdog’s timeless hits, energetic dancing, retro fashion, Filipino comedy, and kilig-filled romance brought ’70s Manila to life onstage.

The production reunites Newport World Resorts, VIVA Communications, and The Philippine STAR for another major Filipino musical. Among those present at the opening were (L-R) Newport World Resorts Executive Chairman Kevin L. Tan, VIVA Communications Inc. Chairman of the Board Vicente “Boss Vic” del Rosario Jr., and The Philippine STAR President and CEO Miguel G. Belmonte.

Charlene Gonzalez-Muhlach and Aga Muhlach

Also in attendance were Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzalez-Muhlach, who came to support their daughter Atasha as she took on the title role of Annie Batungbakal. She leads the production’s all-Filipino cast alongside Sam Concepcion as Romer and KD Estrada as Burn, with Jeff Moses and Anthony Rosaldo alternating as Romer. Veteran performers Jackie Lou and John Lapus bring their celebrated artistry to the roles of Aurora Pasion and Tarurit, respectively.

From left: Anthony Rosaldo as alternate for Romer Pasion, KD Estrada as Burn Rivera, Atasha Muhlach as Annie Batungbakal, Sam Concepcion as alternate for Romer Pasion, and Jeff Moses as alternate for Romer Pasion

Hotdog songs featured in the musical include “Bongga Ka Day,” “Annie Batungbakal,” “Pers Lab,” “Akala Ko,” “Kulang,” and “Ikaw ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko.” The ensemble also performs large production numbers, including “BADAF Forever.”


Newport World Resorts, in association with VIVA Communications and The Philippine STAR, reunites for Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical featuring Hotdog’s timeless hits. The show, staged with PETA Plus, runs until October 31, 2026 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

The cast of Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical during opening night curtain call at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

Tickets are now available online and at all TicketWorld outlets and at the Newport World Resorts Box Office: PHP 4500 (SVIP), PHP 4000 (VIP), PHP 3,400 (GOLD), PHP 2,400 (SILVER), and PHP 1,300 (BRONZE).

Tickets are available here:

https://premier.ticketworld.com.ph


Learn more about the artists and the production through Newport World Resorts (@newportworldresorts), VIVA Communications Inc. (@vivaartistsagency), and The Philippine STAR (@philippinestar) on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

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