Request Sa Radyo, the much-anticipated play starring Lea Salonga and Dolly de Leon in alternating performances, premiered at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater on October 10.

Request sa Radyo is Franz Xaver Kroetz's landmark theatrical piece that captures the poignant solitude of a woman through her meticulous evening routine.

Six-time Tony Award nominee and the recipient of a TONY Award for his designs for Eclipsed, Clint Ramos, serves as the Creative Director and Producer of the play.

"I have always been so moved by this play as a piece of modern theatre. Its intimate package belies the vastness of exploration of the human condition," he said in a statement.

Clint went on: "When we got the blessing to bring it to Manila at the Samsung Theatre and have it speak to a specific Filipino condition, we could only think of two of the Philippines’ premier actors, Lea Salonga and Dolly de Leon, to star in it. Together with director and pal, Bobby Garcia, I cannot think of a better piece for all of us to collaborate on and be of artistic service to the motherland and our people."

Lea shared that she immediately said yes when the project was offered to her. "When I was asked by Clint and Bobby if I was interested at all in this project, an experience that told a probable and possible story that absolutely applies to our people, I said sure, even before knowing the details," she shared.

"It will be a challenge though, but hopefully will lend a figurative voice to those who are suffering."

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Meanwhile, Dolly was ecstatic to return to theater through Request Sa Radyo.

"I’m so looking forward to coming back to my first love, the theatre after five long years and I am equally excited that it is in Request Sa Radyo – a play that is relevant and timely," she said.

Lea and Dolly perform the solo piece in scheduled alternating performances. Request Sa Radyo will run until October 20 in Manila. The following are the cast schedules:

October 12, Saturday

7:00 p.m. Dolly de Leon

9:00 p.m. Lea Salonga

October 13, Sunday

6:00 p.m. Lea Salonga

8:00 p.m. Dolly de Leon

October 15, Tuesday

7:00 p.m. Dolly de Leon

9:00 p.m. Lea Salonga

October 16, Wednesday

7:00 p.m. Lea Salonga

9:00 p.m. Dolly de Leon

October 17, Thursday

7:00 p.m. Dolly de Leon

9:00 p.m. Lea Salonga

October 18, Friday

7:00 p.m. Lea Salonga

9:00 p.m. Dolly de Leon

October 19, Saturday

7:00 p.m. Dolly de Leon

9:00 p.m. Lea Salonga

October 20, Sunday

6:00 p.m. Lea Salonga

8:00 p.m. Dolly de Leon