EVERYTHING BEGINS TODAY as BAR BOYS: A NEW MUSICAL, the law school musical that surprised everyone, returns this October 2024.
In response to the clamor of audiences, Barefoot Theatre Collaborative brings back Bar Boys: A New Musical for a very limited FIVE-WEEK RUN.
During the curtain call of Mula sa Buwan earlier, the much awaited rerun of Bar Boys was announced by Benedix Ramos (Erik), Alex Diaz (Chris), Jerom Canlas (Torran), Omar Uddin (Josh), and Sheila Francisco (Justice Hernandez). The five cast members are set to reprise their roles while further casting has yet to be announced.
The musical will run this October 4 to November 3, 2024 at the Power Mac Center Spotlight Blackbox Theater, Circuit Makati.
A musical stage adaptation of the well-loved 2017 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino film by Kip F. Oebanda, Bar Boys: A New Musical follows the life of four friends and their journey to become defenders of justice in the Philippines.
Book and lyrics are by Pat Valera, who will return to direct alongside Mikko Angeles. Myke Salomon, who composed the adaptation’s original songs, also serves as the musical director. Jomelle Era will also return for movement direction.
OPENING WEEKEND TICKETS are now available via Ticket2Me (bit.ly/barboystickets). Don’t miss the chance to catch this run of Bar Boys: A New Musical!
ABOUT BAREFOOT THEATRE COLLABORATIVE
Barefoot Theatre Collaborative is an innovative theatre company that creates, produces, and manages relevant and world-class theatrical content for live performances and the many intersections in the local and global industry.
Comprised of award-winning and in-demand creators and producers, Barefoot leads the industry with its recent works: the mega-hit musical “Mula sa Buwan”, the critically-acclaimed “Pride Plays: Unica Hijas & Laro”, and the successful local staging of Jason Robert Brown’s “The Last Five Years.”
After staging a reimagined and more defiant version of “Mula Sa Buwan,” Barefoot closes a successful 2024 season with the rerun of its original Filipino musical, “Bar Boys: A New Musical” — adapted from the critically-acclaimed and well-loved film by Kip F. Oebanda.
Fresh, determined, and brave, Barefoot promises captivating stories excellently staged. #StoriesWellStaged
ABOUT BAR BOYS: A NEW MUSICAL
EXPANDED VERSION:
Based on Kip Oebanda’s well-loved law school film, Bar Boys finds new territory with the musical adaptation of Pat Valera and Myke Salomon.
Reimagined for today, BAR BOYS: A NEW MUSICAL follows the life of four young hopefuls, ERIK, CHRIS, TORRAN, and JOSH. In their journey to become lawyers, their dreams, ideals, and even friendship are challenged by the demands of law school, the pressures of love and life, and the harsh reality of the world.
Who will succeed? What will it take? Will they be able to cross the line?
SHORT VERSION:
BAR BOYS: A NEW MUSICAL, a musical adaptation of the well-loved law school film, follows the life of four friends and their journey to become defenders of justice in the Philippines.
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