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Those who have been living in the 90s may be familiar with the Sunday afternoon drama series considering that it was among the breeding grounds of some of the renouned and well-loved actors and actresses in Philippine showbiz such as John Lloyd Cruz, Jodi Sta. Maria, Paula Peralejo, Paolo Contis, Desiree Del Valle, Patrick Garcia, Baron Geisler and Kaye Abad. More than just an ordinary youth-oriented drama series, "Tabing-Ilog" did not shy away from and eventually tackled different issues that are still relevant in the country until now - teenage pregnancies, pre-marital sex, bitter arguments with parents and alcoholism among others experienced by today's generation.
With the purpose of making the original show relevant to the youth and its fans, "Tabing-Ilog: The Musical" will star a talented and diverse mix of Star Hunt artists, members of an all-female pop group and local theater performers headlined by rising stars Kiara Takahashi, Abi Kassem and theater actress Gab Pangilinan alternating as Eds Delos Santos; Sky Quizon, Hanie Jarar, and theater actor Ian Pangilinan taking turns playing Rovic Mercado; Batit Espiritu and Emjay Sevilla as Badong Magtibay; and Jem Macatuno, Gian Wang and Gabby Sarmiento taking on the role of James Collantes. Meanwhile, Argel Saycon, Star Hunt alumni Ellyson De Dios and theater actor Vino Malabot will play the role of Fonzi Ledesma while alternating as George Fuentebella are MNL48's Abby Trinidad and Belle Delos Reyes as well as theater actress Mia Canton.
Lou Yanong, Missy Quino and theater actress Teetin Villanueva will play Corinne Ledesma while Shawntel Cruz, Krystal Kane and Justine Narciso will take on the role of Jerry Ricafort. Alternating as Ely are Art Guma, Ian Hermogenes and theater actor Franco Ramos. Finally, MNL48's Brei Binuya, Noel Comia and Lie Reposposa. On the other hand, joining them to play multiple roles in the musical are theater and veteran film actors Jojit Lorenzo, Agot Isidro, Paolo O' Hara and Joanne Co. Furthermore, the show's creative team will come from the country's premier theater groups including Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), Red Turnip, Dulaang U.P., and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). It is composed of musical director and composer Vincent De Jesus ("Changing Partners", "Himala", "Care Divas"), director Topper Fabregas ("Tribes", "Rabbit Hole", "Company"), and choreographer JM Cabling ("Ang Lihim Ni Bea", "Bent"). Bridging the story from screen to stage is writer and director Jade Castro who helms the play "Dalawang Gabi" as well as films "Endo" and "LSS".
Relive the story of eight close friends taking on the challenges of everyday life growing up flavored with the songs that will remind you of what makes it a series to remember. "Tabing-Ilog: The Musical" will run from March 7 to April 26, 2020 and it will take place inside the Dolphy Theater at the ABS-CBN Compound, Quezon City. Tickets can be availed online via KTX (ktx.abs-cbn.com) and are priced at Php1000, Php1200, Php1500 and Php2500. For more inquiries, contact 0977 836 0315.
