Katy! returns for 2nd run at Meralco Theater

July 26, 2013, 8:00 PM

July 27, 2013, 3:00 & 8:00 PM

July 28, 2013, 3:00 & 8:00 PM

August 2, 2013, 8:00 PM

August 3, 2013, 3:00 & 8:00 PM

August 4, 2013, 3:00 & 8:00 PM

Meralco Theater

Ortigas Avenue

Pasig City

Looking back in January of this year, I was very fortunate to be able to see Katy! when it was first staged at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The show had a very successful, sold out run and many people, who wanted to watch the show, ended up getting disappointed since tickets were already hard to come by. Now, Spotlight Artists Centre brings back Katy! for the second time this July 26-August 4, 2013 to be held now at the Meralco Theater. This venue is bigger which means that it can accommodate more people.

Aside from the venue that has gotten bigger, the show promises to be also bigger and better this time. The production team has taken into consideration the feedback (mostly positive) that they got during the previous run. The rerun will bring in more chorus members to fortify the cast which is led by Isay Alvarez who plays the title role of Katy de la Cruz. Tirso Cruz III, Dulce, Lou Veloso, Epy Quizon, Gian Magdangal and Aicelle Santos are the featured performers who are returning for the second run. Astarte Abraham, Andy Bais, Sheng Belmonte, Poppert Bernadas, Jeyvi Castillo, Aaron Ching, Lito Cipriano, China Cojuangco, Gimbey de la Cruz, Enteng Evangelista, Celine Beatrice Fabie, Sheely Gener, Noemi Gonzalez, Christine Joy Mangahis, and Carlon Matobato round up the cast members.

Isay Alvarez

Katy! tells the story of Katy de la Cruz, dubbed as the Queen of Bodabil and the highest paid singer in the country back then. This musical, with libretto by Jose Javier Reyes and music by Ryan Cayabyab, recounts Katy’s childhood, her love story, and her triumphs and disappointments both on and off the stage. And throughout the show, there will be musical numbers that will not only make the audience nod their heads and tap their feet, but will also make them shed some tears.  My blog entry when I first saw Katy! can be read in here.

I’ve asked chorus member Poppert recently how dance rehearsals have been going and he responded that compared to the previous run, the dancing will be a lot cleaner and a lot tighter this time around. He, along with the rest of the Ryan Cayabyab Singers, also strongly suggest that people watch, specifically, the August 3, 2013, 3:00 PM show. Ryan Cayabyab will be gracing the show and people can have their tickets and souvenirs signed by him. Tickets for this show can be bought at the Music School of Ryan Cayabyab located at the basement of Robinson’s Galleria and by calling these numbers, 914-5055, 637-9840, (0917) 909-6484 and ask for Melissa.

The creative team of the second run of Katy! remains the same as well with Nestor Torre directing, and musical director leading the AMP Nonet Band in all of the performances. Katy! is a licensed property of Actors Studio East Production Inc.

Ticket prices:

P1500 Orchestra

P1000 Loge

P700 Balcony

For inquiries:

Spotlight Artists Centre 899-8089

TicketWorld 891-9999