One More Chance, The Musical featuring the songs of Ben&Ben is a jukebox musical written by Michelle Ngu-Nario with the songs of the 9-piece indie folk-pop band, Ben&Ben. The musical is based on the 2007 film One More Chance directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and written by Vanessa R. Valdez and Carmi Raymundo. This was produced by the Philippine Educational Theater Association as its 56th season-ender. The musical was directed by PETA's Artistic Director, Maribel Legarda and songs we're arranged by Myke Salomon.[1]
| One More Chance, The Musical featuring the songs of Ben&Ben | |
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Official Title Card | |
| Music | Paulo Benjamin Guico Miguel Benjamin Guico Tony Muñoz |
| Lyrics | Paulo Benjamin Guico Miguel Benjamin Guico Tony Muñoz |
| Book | Michelle Ngu-Nario |
| Basis | Ben&Ben Discography |
| Premiere | 12 April 2024: PETA Theater Center, New Manila, Quezon City |
The show premiered last April 12, 2024 at the PETA Theater Center in New Manila, Quezon City.[2] Initially, the shows will run till June 16, however due to popular demand during its ticket sales, they've announced during their press night that it will run until June 30, 2024.[3]
Cast
edit| Characters | 2024 Original Run[4] | |
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| Popoy | Sam Concepcion | CJ Navato |
| Basha | Anna Luna | Nicole Omillo |
| Tricia | Sheena Belarmino | Kiara Takahashi |
| Mark | Jay Gonzaga | Jef Flores |
| Krizzy | Ada Tayao | Rica Laguardia |
| Kenneth | Paji Arceo | Poppert Bernadas |
| Anj | Dippy Arceo | Via Antonio |
| JP | Jon Abella | |
| Chinno | Johnnie Moran | |
| Edith | Hazel Maranan | |
| Bert/Tito Willie | Raul Montesa | Floyd Tena |
| Rose/Tita Elvie | Neomi Gonzales | Carla Guevara-Laforteza |
| Helen/Guia/Roselle | Chez Cuenca | Coleen Paz |
| Mr. Tan/Francis | JC Galano | Matthew Barbers |
| Ensemble | Mico Esquivel, Katreana Gamban | |
Musical Numbers
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†Song was originally included but was cut on the musical on the latter shows.
"Bibingka" was also included but was used as a background music in the wedding scene.
References
edit- ^ Francisco, Nikki (2024-04-17). "REVIEW: 'One More Chance' stays true to the cult classic". TheaterFansManila.com. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ TheaterFansManila.com (2024-02-06). "'One More Chance, The Musical' Tickets Now on Sale". TheaterFansManila.com. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ TheaterFansManila.com (2024-02-29). "'One More Chance, The Musical' Announces Extended Run". TheaterFansManila.com. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ TheaterFansManila.com (2024-01-28). "'One More Chance The Musical' Full Cast Announced". TheaterFansManila.com. Retrieved 2024-06-12.