Julia Christine Botin

All-new staging for 'Bar Boys: The Musical' opens this October

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<div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749796234268BBTM 2025 - FINAL LOGO - BLACK.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>After two-sold out runs last year, &quot;Bar Boys&quot; is returning on stage this October for a limited engagement produced by Barefoot Theatre Collaborative.</p><p>Building on a powerful story and music, it steps onto a larger stage — not as a rerun, but as an all-new staging.</p><p>&quot;Bar Boys: The Musical&quot; will open on October 24 at the Hyundai Hall of Areté in Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City.</p><p>Here&#x27;s a teaser for the upcoming staging: </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jXgaxgwlEEo?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><p>It was May last year when the musical version of &quot;Bar Boys,&quot; a local film about life in law school, was first staged. </p><p>More than just a law school story, &quot;Bar Boys&quot; became a heartfelt celebration of dreams, ambition, and enduring friendship — told in a way that felt honest, timely, and unmistakably Filipino. </p><p>The all-new staging follows the journey of four friends — Erik, Chris, Torran, and Josh — who hope 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.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1749796400191BAR BOYS 2025 - KEY VISUAL (Banner) (1).png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Benedix Ramos, Alex Diaz, Jerom Canlas, and Omar Uddin will all be returning as the Bar Boys: Erik, Chris, Torran, and Josh. Sheila Francisco will also be reprising her role as Justice Hernandez. </p><p>Other cast members will be announced in the coming weeks.</p><p>&quot;Bar Boys: The Musical&quot; is created by Pat Valera (book and lyrics) and Myke Salomon (music and lyrics), and is based on the 2017 film by Kip Oebanda.</p><p>Mikko Angeles, who co-directed the musical in 2024, now leads as director.</p><p>Returning creatives include Myke Salomon as musical director, Jomelle Era as choreographer, Ohm David as stage designer, Meliton Roxas Jr. and Jethro Nibaten as lighting designers, Joyce Garcia as video designer, Julio Garcia as property designer, and D Cortezano as technical director.</p><p>The creative team also welcomes new members: Yvonne Russell as assistant director, Aron Roca as sound designer, and Hershee Tantiado as costume designer. </p><p>From June 13 to 27, Barefoot Collab is holding an exclusive early access sale to everyone who watched last year, offering a 30% off gift for limited seats in select shows. </p><p>Ticket prices for &quot;Bar Boys: The Musical&quot; start at P999, with more details on the promo <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSTrkjIPRdHBz9DCuyhHgKxLQ4vea68hLWa_fj5Tg1i8ADwA/viewform">here</a>. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/2/16/-bar-boys-movie-to-be-turned-into-a-stage-musical-1633" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&#x27;Bar Boys&#x27; movie to be turned into a stage musical</a></div><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dmAr6hH3dRQ?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>After two-sold out runs last year, "Bar Boys" is returning on stage this October for a limited engagement produced by Barefoot Theatre Collaborative.</p>

After two-sold out runs last year, "Bar Boys" is returning on stage this October for a limited engagement produced by Barefoot Theatre Collaborative.