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Jordan Andrews celebrates his 30th year of doing theater: ‘We cherish every show’

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Rhea Manila Santos

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<p>From his impressive start on stage as a child actor in London’s West End production of <em>Miss Saigon</em> at the age of three to returning to the country and eventually joining <em>Pinoy Big Brother Kumunity Season 10</em> as a celebrity housemate, Jordan Andrews is definitely living up to his nickname inside the PBB house as &quot;Ang Musical Dream Chaser ng London” during the 2021 season of the reality show.</p><p>Jordan, who was previously launched as part of Star Magic’s 15th batch which also included Bela Padilla and Jessy Mendiola, says he will always be proud of where he got his start on stage.</p><p>“You know, being Tham in <em>Miss Saigon</em>, until today, has not come off my resumé even though it was 30 years ago. This is my 30th year in theater. Obviously, you put your most recent credits. But not Tham. Tham stays on my resumé forever and always,” he said. </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/p/DNScQ_ayQKm/ </p><p>This year, the talented theater artist took the stage once again, playing the titular role in <em>Joseph The Dreamer</em>, working alongside Gary Valenciano and Sam Concepcion. “I actually auditioned for <em>Shrek the Musical </em>before <em>Joseph The Dreamer</em>. This show was confirmed before I did that. So I wasn’t expecting Joseph to come into my life in that chapter but here it is and hopefully we get to re-run <em>Joseph The Dreamer </em>as well. It’s a legacy role from Tito Gary (Valenciano) playing Joseph and Audie Gemora. I want to do it again. But I’m open to any theater company. As long as the schedule permits,” he told PUSH ABS-CBN in an exclusive interview during the <em>Shrek the Musical </em>presscon. </p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-24" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNxAFoT5rfQ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A24%2C%22os%22%3A19678990.19999993%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="719" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-24" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Coming straight from the end run of one production to starting rehearsals of another one the following month, Jordan says he has yet to get whiplash from his busy schedule. “I jumped straight in. Isn’t that the beauty of the Philippine theater scene right now? Literally, I just ended one show, an incredibly intense schedule, and now to this. In this industry, wherever the work is, go there. The pouring of blessings of musical work has been here. So I’ve just been constantly doing that. But we have big plans coming up for some mainstream stuff to put me back on mainstream,” he revealed. </p><p>In his latest production, Jordan looks forward to playing more than one character on stage, as well as showcasing his talent for tap dancing for the very first time on the local stage. “I’m going to be playing the Mad Hatter and the Pied Piper. So there is a little of tap dancing that I consider one of my fortes of dance that I have not shown here in the Philippines. So I’m excited for the Philippines to see me tap dance!” he shared.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/7/19/jordan-andrews-is-thankful-for-his-role-in-joseph-the-dreamer-1259"><strong><u>READ: Jordan Andrews is thankful for his role in ‘Joseph the Dreamer’</u></strong></a></div><p>Now based in the Philippines full time, Jordan shared with PUSH ABS-CBN why he has no regrets returning to Manila. “I don’t see myself moving back to London. No matter how many times I’ve moved back, it draws me back here. It’s the Filipino heart in me. So I’m going to be here. The main difference that I find from West End to Philippine theater is our runs are not as long. <em>Shrek the Musical </em>is going to run for a few months; <em>Joseph The Dreamer </em>ran for a few weeks. So it’s between two- to six-week shows. We cherish every show. For example, I did <em>The King and I</em> in the West End. I loved it. It’s a big core memory. But I did it for two years. So there’s a different kind of heart that’s in it when you know that when you open this show, it’s just a countdown to when we close again. So you cherish every moment here,” he added. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-22" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNRzrKlzqTV/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A22%2C%22os%22%3A19642117.799999952%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="845" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-22" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Coming from performing in productions that are acknowledged as one of the highest levels of theater in the world, Jordan said he is hopeful that more of the Philippine audience would discover the magic of watching performances live on stage, even though theater is still considered as a cultural event not for the masses. </p><p>“I think it’s fair for them to think that because it’s been that way for a while. But with Philippine theater and the accessibility and the amount of shows that we have now, I think that is breaking even more and more everyday. Especially here with Newport World Resorts and their plan to have four theaters. It’s going to be like Broadway and West End, constantly may show for big audiences, small audiences, plays and musicals for kids, for adults. So I think the accessibility has increased. Therefore, I think more audiences can come. Especially the original Pilipino musicals. I’m looking forward to a Broadway musical I’m excited for it. I think this is the best it’s been for Philippine theater,” he explained. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-20" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNSiI9chfro/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A20%2C%22os%22%3A19623432.799999952%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="810" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-20" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/7/16/jordan-andrews-shares-feeling-ecstatic-after-playing-the-titular-role-in-joseph-the-dreamer-1634"><strong><u>WATCH: Jordan Andrews shares feeling ecstatic after playing the titular role in &#x27;Joseph The Dreamer&#x27; | PUSH TV</u></strong></a></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-18" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DN_C7jck89k/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A18%2C%22os%22%3A19587330.100000024%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="865" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-18" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Watch Jordan Andrews in <em>Shrek The Musical</em>. It opens at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre (NPAT) in Pasay City starting on October 31. Tickets are available through Ticketworld and the Newport World Resorts website. </p>

<p>Former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Jordan Andrews talks about the difference between working in theater here and abroad and how it feels to be part of the upcoming Shrek the Musical.</p>

Former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Jordan Andrews talks about the difference between working in theater here and abroad and how it feels to be part of the upcoming Shrek the Musical.