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'Bar Boys: The Musical' announces additional show dates

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Rhea Manila Santos

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<p>The unexpected law school-themed  musical which is a a stage adaptation of the 2017 Filipino film <em>Bar Boys</em> is definitely back this year, as it presents an all-new staging starting this October. Last August 1, Barefoot Theatre Collaborative also announced that it is extending the show’s original run to include additional shows until November 23, 2025. </p><div><br/></div><p><em>Bar Boys: The Musical </em>follows the journey of four friends named Erik, Chris, Torran, and Josh as they enter and navigate the trials of their life, inside and outside of law school. The group hopes to become lawyers and change the world. But as the realities of school and life set in, their friendship, values, and faith are put to the test.<br/><br/>The musical will be shown at the Hyundai Hall of Areté in Quezon City for a limited engagement only.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-11" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DMzFcnxhqQH/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A11%2C%22os%22%3A17842056.599999964%2C%22ls%22%3A5091473.699999988%2C%22le%22%3A5091480.399999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1077" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-11" 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><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/6/30/original-cast-of-bar-boys-the-musical-set-to-reprise-roles-this-october-0215" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Original cast of &#x27;Bar Boys: The Musical&#x27; set to reprise roles this October</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>The musical also recently won multiple awards at the 15th Gawad Buhay Awards: Outstanding Ensemble Performance For A Musical, Male Featured Performance In A Musical for Juliene Mendoza, and Female Featured Performance In A Musical for Sheila Francisco.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/10/1/bar-boys-a-new-musical-returns-this-october-1213" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Bar Boys: A New Musical returns this October</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK06jeNBIsV/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A17842973.199999988%2C%22ls%22%3A5091473.699999988%2C%22le%22%3A5091480.399999976%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1185" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" 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><br/></div><div><br/></div><p><em>Bar Boys: The Musical</em> cast includes Benedix Ramos (Erik Vicencio), Alex Diaz (Chris Abueva), Jerom Canlas (Torran Garcia), Omar Uddin (Josh Zuniga), Sheila Francisco (Justice Hernandez), Juliene Mendoza (Paping), Lorenz Martinez (Paping), Nor Domingo (Atty. Maurice Carlson), Gimbey dela Cruz (Boss Mama), Carlon Matobato (Male Professor &amp; others), Natasha Cabrera (Female Professor &amp; others), and Gio Gahol (Atty. Victor Cruz).</p><div><br/></div><p>The ensemble includes Ade Valenzona, Mijon Cortez, Sheena Belarmino, Dippy Arceo, Pappel, Denize Castillo, Keith Sumbi, Ammin Acha-ur, Gelo Lantaco, Daniel Wesley, Elian Dominguez (also Josh Zuniga understudy), Curp Adriano, Robe Zamora Dagcuta, Joshua Rico, and Leo Lapitan.</p><div><br/></div><p>Completing the cast are Jude Hinumdum (Erik Vicencio and Torran Garcia cover), Ian Pangilinan (Chris Abueva cover), Shaun Ocrisma (Atty. Victor Cruz cover), Naths Everett (Justice Hernandez, Boss Mama, Female Professor &amp; others cover), Ace Polias (male swing), and Aecy Abne (female swing).</p><div><br/></div><p><em>Bar Boys: The Musical</em> is created by Pat Valera (book and lyrics) and Myke Salomon (music and lyrics), and is based on the film by Kip F. Oebanda. The creative team includes Mikko Angeles (Director). Myke Salomon (Musical Director), Jomelle Era (Choreographer), Yvonne Russell (Assistant Director), Ohm David (Set Designer), Hershee Tantiado (Costume Designer) Meliton Roxas Jr. and Jethro Nibaten (Lighting Designers), Aron Roca (Sound Designer), Joyce Garcia (Video Designer), Julio Garcia (Property Designer), and D Cortezano (Technical Director).</p><div><br/></div><p>Tickets for the additional show dates are now available on Ticket2Me or bit.ly/barboystickets. Ticket prices range from Php999 to Php3499 only. For more details about <em>Bar Boys: The Musical</em>, follow @barefootcollab on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Tiktok.</p>

<p>Barefoot Theatre Collaborative's upcoming production 'Bar Boys: The Musical' showcases an all-new staging of the award-winning musical which starts this October.</p>

Barefoot Theatre Collaborative's upcoming production 'Bar Boys: The Musical' showcases an all-new staging of the award-winning musical which starts this October.