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  • Sam Concepcion, KD Estrada, Jeff Moses, and Anthony Rosaldojoin Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical!

    Sam Concepcion, KD Estrada, Jeff Moses, and Anthony Rosaldojoin Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical!


    The cast of Bongga Ka, ‘Day! The Annie Batungbakal Musical is shaping up to be truly ‘bongga’, kicking with an all-star lineup of today’s most sought-after theater heartthrobs.

    Newport World Resorts, in association with VIVA Communications and The Philippine STAR, unveiled Sam Concepcion, KD Estrada, Jeff Moses, and Anthony Rosaldo as the musical’s leading men.

    Concepcion takes on the role of Romer, a 27 year-old cosmopolitan, flirty, and self-assured man who knows he’s handsome and worldly. He is a flight attendant who dabbles in photography. Coming from a well-off family, he is the only son of the owner of House of Pasion.

    Estrada steps into the character of Burn, a down-to-earth folk-rock singer in his mid 20s. Burn is known for performing cover songs but dreams of making a name for himself through his own original music. Determined to get his big break, he sets out on a journey to achieve his dreams while balancing stability and his passion.

    Sam Concepcion as Romer

    Sam Concepcion is one of Philippine entertainment’s most accomplished triple threats. Equally at home on the concert stage, television screen, and theater stage, Concepcion has built a remarkable career spanning over two decades. Theater audiences most recently saw him as the wealthy aristocrat Daniel Beauxhomme in 9 Works Theatrical’s staging of Once on This Island, following his widely praised performance as Popoy in PETA’s blockbuster hit One More Chance The Musical.

    KD Estrada as Burn

    KD Estrada, whose growing theater career continues to excite audiences. Estrada comes fresh off a highly celebrated run of Bagets The Musical, where he starred as the well-off, conyo high schooler Arnel. He made his musical theater debut in 2023 in PETA’s award-winning zarzuela-comedy Walang Aray.

    Jeff Moses as Romer

    Jeff Moses continues to build momentum as one of the most promising young performers transitioning from television to theater. Best known to many viewers through his appearances in hit television dramas, Moses successfully made his stage debut in Bagets The Musical, where he portrayed the martial arts-loving Topee. His natural charm and strong vocals quickly endeared him to audiences, making him a welcome addition to the world of Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical.

    Anthony Rosaldo as Romer

    Anthony Rosaldo, a powerhouse vocalist and former The Clash finalist, has become a familiar face in musical theater through a string of standout performances. In 2024, he starred as Roger Davis in the Manila revival of Jonathan Larson’s Rent. Before that, he made his theatrical debut as Young Hector in the long-running hit musical Ang Huling El Bimbo in 2023.

    Together, these four performers bring a wealth of experience, charisma, and musicality to the production. With its leading men now unveiled, anticipation continues to build for what promises to be a bongga theatrical experience. More cast members will be revealed soon.

    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, is slated to open in September 2026 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

    Get first dibs on tickets by signing up for the waitlist now via https://newportworldresorts.com/bkd-waitlist. Ticket selling for Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical begins in July.

    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. Sign up for the waitlist now via https://newportworldresorts.com/bkd-waitlist to be the first in line for tickets.

  • Newport World Resorts drops Bagets The Musical cast schedule for opening week!

    Newport World Resorts drops Bagets The Musical cast schedule for opening week!

    Part of the fun of watching Bagets has always been picking a favorite member of the barkada, whether it was Adie, Arnel, Tonton, Topee, or Gilbert. As Bagets The Musical gears up for its run, Newport World Resorts has released the cast performance schedule for shows from January 23 to February 1, giving audiences a heads up on who they will be seeing on stage!

    Audiences can catch Andres Muhlach as Adie, Ethan David as Arnel, Milo Cruz as Tonton, Jeff Moses as Topee, and Tomas Rodriguez as Gilbert in performances scheduled on January 23 at 8 PM, January 25 at 3 PM, and January 31 at 3 PM and 8 PM. This lineup brings together five performers whose portrayals highlight the youthful energy and camaraderie at the heart of the story.

    Mico Chua takes on the role of Adie alongside KD Estrada as Arnel, Migo Valid as Tonton, Sam Shoaf as Topee, and Noel Comia Jr. as Gilbert in performances set for January 24 at 3 PM and 8 PM, January 30 at 8 PM, and February 1 at 3 PM. These show dates offer audiences another chance to experience the beloved barkada through a different ensemble of performers.

    The production’s gala night performance on January 29 at 8 PM features Muhlach, Estrada, Cruz, Moses, and Rodriguez onstage.

    The actors listed are scheduled to appear on the indicated dates. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, their alternates may perform the role without prior notice.

    A production of Newport World Resorts with Philippine STAR and VIVA Communications, the show is staged by PETA plus. This show is also presented in cooperation with Sun Life Philippines.

    Bagets The Musical runs from January 23 to March 2026 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Tickets are now available online at https://tickets.newportworldresorts.com/products/bagets-the-musical and all Ticketworld and Ticket2Me outlets: PHP 4,000 (SVIP), PHP 3,500 (VIP), PHP 3,000 (GOLD), PHP 2,000 (SILVER), and PHP 1,000 (BRONZE). For inquiries, contact Customer Care at 7908-8888.

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

  • Catch the Topee Fever with Jeff Moses and Sam Shoaf!

    Catch the Topee Fever with Jeff Moses and Sam Shoaf!

    These two are set to steal hearts as they channel the barkada’s cool martial arts whiz.

    The barkada gets an extra dose of cool with Topee, the martial arts ace and certified athletic heartthrob. Originally portrayed by J.C. Bonnin in the 1984 classic, Topee makes his stage debut in the 2026 production of Bagets The Musical, where Jeff Moses and Sam Shoaf will take on the role. These young stars will spark high school kilig as they bring their own brand of charm and mystery to the beloved character.

    Embodying Topee’s Hiligaynon roots with Jeff Moses


    Jeff Moses is set to showcase Topee’s Hiligaynon roots in the upcoming Bagets The Musical, a detail that deeply resonates with his own background. Born and raised in Negros Occidental, Moses knows the weight of distance and the bittersweet pull of home.
    “Puli ‘ta Bacolod. Madalas ‘yung ‘yung sinasabi niya sa nanay niya (Let’s go home to Bacolod. That’s what he often tells his mother),” he shares. “Ako ramdam ko ‘yung bigat no’n kasi tuwing holidays na lang din ako nakakauwi sa’min. (I can really feel the weight of that because I only get to go home during the holidays.)”


    After signing with GMA Sparkle Artist Center, Moses moved to Metro Manila, where he began building a career in film and television. He has since starred in Under a Piaya Moon, earning Best Actor at the 1st Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival, and appeared in the television series Abot Kamay na Pangarap and Magpakailanman. He was recognized as Outstanding Youth of the Philippines in the 2023 Philippine Outstanding Men & Women Awards.


    “Si Topee kasi mabait, mature, at tinatratong pamilya ‘yung mga tropa niya (Topee is kind, mature, and treats his friends like family),” he continues. “Pero deep inside, may tinatagong vulnerability (But deep inside, he hides a vulnerability).”


    Life does not make it easy for the beloved character. He is pushed to grow up fast, stand on his own, and figure things out.


    “Kahit ganun, siguro ang gusto kong ma-realize ng mga manonood ng Bagets The Musical ay hindi mawawala ’yung pagiging young at heart natin (Even so, what I hope audiences take away from Bagets The Musical is that our being young at heart never goes away,) ” Moses concludes. “Pwede pa rin tayong sumaya o malungkot na parang bata (We can still feel joy or sadness like a child.”


    The 24-year-old artist is looking forward to his first theater stint. He admits feeling nervous about performing on a stage with no take twos or edits, just raw, live acting.

    Finding Topee in Sam Shoaf
    Sam Shoaf has a fun side unknown to most people. He loves the ’80s—the music, the fashion, the bright, lively colors. “Everything was just full of life back then,” he says.


    It is the same spark he saw in Topee when he first watched the coming-of-age classic.
    “If he were alive today, I think he’d be the kind of guy obsessed with working out on TikTok, always on his phone but never missing the fun,” adds Shoaf.


    This is the quality he shares with the character. The young artist is passionate about learning different forms of martial arts. His role in Ang Mutya ng Section E even gained popularity for its fighter edge.
    “I see a lot of similarities between me and Topee,” he shares. “We love staying active, but at the same time, I think we both prefer keeping much of what’s going on in our lives to ourselves.”


    Most teenagers, or even adults, have felt emotions that are hard to explain. These feelings are at the heart of Bagets The Musical.“The story is about us,” he explains. “Just a different timeline, different variables, but the same plot.”


    Having appeared on The Voice Kids Philippines and Your Face Sounds Familiar, Shoaf says he is excited to bring that heart to the stage through acting, singing, and dancing.

    Such vibrant production captures that messy, thrilling ride of growing up. It shows that the magic of adolescence never truly disappears; it simply evolves over time.

    Bagets The Musical is scheduled to run from January 23 to March 2026 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, with more cast members to be revealed soon. Joining Moses and Shoaf in the lead cast are Noel Comia Jr. and Tomas Rodriguez as Gilbert, Milo Cruz and Migo Valid as Tonton, and Ethan David and KD Estrada as Arnel.

    The musical is a joint production of VIVA Communications Inc, The Philippine STAR, and Newport World Resorts, guided by the creative vision of the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) Plus, with director Maribel Legarda, playwright J-mee Katanyag, and musical director Vince Lim. Bagets the Musical is also supported through a partnership with Sun Life Philippines.

    Learn more about the artists and the production through VIVA Communications Inc. (@vivaartistsagency), The Philippine STAR (@philippinestar), and Newport World Resorts (@newportworldresorts) on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Sign up for the waitlist now via https://newportworldresorts.com/bagets-musical-waitlist to be the first in line for tickets.