The Philippine theater scene has
been experiencing a golden age in recent years with numerous productions
happening for most of the year. But a Filipino musical featuring original
material is a rarity as most produced are usually adaptations from other
sources or of the jukebox kind.
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| Carla Guevara-Laforteza and Sheila Valderrama-Martinez as Lily |
But then comes along an ambitious
undertaking by SYNERGY88 Digital, Rebecca Chuaunsu Film Production (RCFP), and
Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Inc. with Binondo, a Tsinoy Musical, an original musical happening on June
29-July 8, 2018 at the Theatre at Solaire.
Binondo, a Tsinoy Musical is directed by Joel Lamangan with
libretto by Ricky Lee with Gershom Chua and Eljay Deldoc from the original
story by Rebecca Chuaunsu and music by Von de Guzman.
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| Arman Ferrer and David Ezra as Ah Tiong |
It tells the story of a love
triangle among Filipina Lily, mainland Chinese Ah Tiong, and local Chinese
Carlos spanning two decades and two countries from pre-Martial Law Manila and
Cultural Revolution era Beijing up to the present. Despite the increasing
tension between our two countries, the musical will focus more on the love story
and the search for one’s identity as it highlights the cultures and traditions
of both and will downplay the politics instead.
Renowned names from film,
television, and stage make up the cast of Binondo,
a Tsinoy Musical led by Shiela Valderrama-Martinez and Carla Guevara-Laforteza
alternating the role of Lily, Arman Ferrer and David Ezra as Ah Tiong, Floyd
Tena and Noel Rayos as Carlos.
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| Floyd Tena and Noel Rayos as Carlos and the rest of the cast |
Other cast members include Yela
Laurel (Jasmine), Ashlee Factor (Ruby), Ima Castro (Mrs. Dela Rosa), Ana Feleo
and Jennifer Villegas (Lourdes), Kay Balajadia and Jennifer Villegas (Mrs.
Chua), Dondi Ong (Mr. Chua), Russell Magno (Mr. Zhang), Elizabeth Chua (Mrs.
Zhang), Jim Pebanco, Lorenz Martinez. Khalil Kaimo, Ellrica Laguardia, Rhapsody
& Tuesday Vargas (Chorus), Jonel Mojica (Ge Lao), and Philip Deles and
Ivana Billanueva (Swing).
Rounding up the cast as part of
the ensemble are Carlos Derriada, Cheeno Macaraig, Claire Borja, Daniel Cruz,
Dusty Suarez, Janine Tolentino, Joseph Billeza, Joseph Puducay, Julia Chua,
Paul Clark, Precious Sementilla, Rence Aviles, Randy Rey, Romcel Brinquiz, Roy
Sotero, Ryan Caraan, VJ Cortel, Xander Pineda, and Zyruz Imperial.
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| The chorus of Binondo, a Tsinoy Musical |
The rest of the artistic team
includes choreographer Douglas Nierras, lights designer Joey Nombres, and
production designer/technical director Otto Hernandez.
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| The cast and creative team of Binondo, a Tsinoy Musical |
Binondo, a Tsinoy Musical performances are on June 29, 2018 at 8:00
PM; June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2018 at 3:00 and 8:00 PM; July 6, 2018 at 8:00 PM;
July 7 and 8, 2018 at 3:00 and 8:00 PM at the Theatre at Solaire.
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