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  • Bagets The Musical scores six Gawad Buhay citations!

    Bagets The Musical scores six Gawad Buhay citations!

    Bagets The Musical, the stage adaptation of the iconic 1984 Filipino coming-of-age film, received six citations in the first round of the 17th Gawad Buhay Awards, recognizing members of the cast for their performances in the musical.

    Noel Comia Jr., who portrayed Gilbert; Milo Cruz, who played Tonton; KD Estrada, who took on the role of Arnel; and Sam Shoaf, who played Topee, were cited for Male Lead Performance in a Musical. Yani Lopez received a citation for Female Featured Performance in a Musical for her portrayal of Rose, while Gie Onida was cited for Male Featured Performance in a Musical for his role as Erpats.

    The Gawad Buhay Awards citations determine which productions, performers, and production elements are eligible for consideration in the final nominations for the 2027 ceremonies. The citations were deliberated upon by an independent jury composed of theater practitioners, journalists, reviewers, and academics.

    Bagets The Musical was presented by Newport World Resorts, in association with VIVA Communications, The Philippine STAR, and staged by PETA Plus. The musical ran from January to March 2026.

    The citations mark another milestone for the partnership, which continues with its second major theatrical production, Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical. The new Filipino musical brings the timeless hits of Hotdog band to the Newport Performing Arts Theater beginning September 18, 2026.

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  • Bongga Ka, ‘Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical is casting its stars!

    Bongga Ka, ‘Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical is casting its stars!

    The wait is over for Bongga Ka, ‘Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical, and it is arriving in full disco color.  Newport World Resorts, in association with VIVA Communications and The Philippine STAR, reunites to stage a new original production inspired by the music of legendary ‘70s Filipino band Hotdog. The musical is set to open in September 2026, with casting now taking center stage.

    Auditions are now open for performers of all genders, aged 18 and above, who can sing, act, and dance. The first round of auditions will be held on May 6 at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City, with callbacks scheduled on May 8.

    Interested applicants must accomplish the official audition form at https://bit.ly/BKDTABMAudition  on or before April 30 at 5 p.m., or until slots are filled. Those who successfully secure a slot will receive their audition schedule via email on May 3. Walk-ins will not be accommodated.

    The show features a wide range of roles, including leads Annie, Romer, and Burn, as well as supporting characters like Iste Batungbakal, Toots, and Aurora Pasion. The ensemble will portray a diverse mix of Coco Banana regulars.

    Rehearsals will run from July to August 2026 at the PETA Theater Center and September 2026 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Bongga Ka, ‘Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical is scheduled to run from September to October 2026, with performances every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

    The musical, set in 1970s Manila, draws from iconic Hotdog band hits. It follows the story of an ambitious sales clerk who sneaks into the glamorous disco scene to chase her dream of becoming a fashion designer and risks losing herself in the process. 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.