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The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is giving theater lovers a reason to celebrate: the Official Cast Recording of the hit musical Walang Aray is now streaming on Spotify. These LSS (last song syndrome)-worthy tracks let fans relive the magic of the stage anytime, anywhere. Walang Aray by Rody Vera is a modern take on Severino Reyes’ classic zarzuela Walang Sugat, bringing sharper satire, bolder humor, and deeper emotional stakes to the stage. Blending romance, political commentary, and heartwarming moments, it continues to resonate with audiences as it explores the intersection of love and resistance. As the flagship production of PETA’s 58th season themed Love and Power, this revival promises a more comedic, subversive, and biting version of Walang Aray while retaining its emotional core.
The original cast recording features popular compositions by award-winning musical director Vince Lim, including “Pangako ‘Yan”, “Luv U 4 Ever”, “Tipo Kong Lalaki”, “Walang Aray Finale”, “Wag Mo Akong Saktan”, “Front Act”, and “Tumindig at Lumaban” mashed with the rousing Act 1 ender “Bayan Ko”. Whether you’re revisiting your favorite songs or discovering new ones, these tracks capture the energy and spirit of the stage production. The play's Official Cast Recording is a proud collaboration with Soundesign Manila, one of the country’s premier full-service audio production houses. Celebrated for sound design, engineering, composition, arrangement, voice casting, and soundtrack production across multiple musical genres, Soundesign Manila has been at the forefront of audio production in the Philippines since 1997. Their expertise brought Walang Aray’s vibrant musicality to life. “At Soundesign Manila, we believe in the transformative power of music and sound. Walang Aray’s cast recording was a way for us to support the arts and the art of doing original music for theater,” said Raul Blay, Soundesign Manila’s Founder and President Raul Blay. Theatre fans and music lovers can now stream the Walang Aray Official Cast Recording on Spotify by searching “Walang Aray Cast Recording” or at bit.ly/WA2025CastRecording.
You can also catch Walang Aray live at the PETA Theater Center, running until October 12, 2025. Check @petatheater on social media for show schedules and updates while tickets to the musical are available via ticket2me.net. Walang Aray is a poignant reimagining of Severino Reyes’ classic sarsuwela Walang Sugat, magnifying themes of love and revolution while keeping its core essence intact. Its 2023 run alone featured 58 shows with two runs due to overwhelming public demand. The musical also dominated the 2024 Gawad Buhay Awards, winning eight major awards including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Ensemble Performance for a Musical, Outstanding Stage Direction for a Musical (Ian Segarra), Outstanding Book of a Musical (Rody Vera), Outstanding Original Score (Vince Lim and Rody Vera), Outstanding Choreography (Gio Gahol), Female Featured Performance in a Musical (Neomi Gonzales), and Female Lead Performance in a Musical (Shaira Opsimar). Produced by PETA in partnership with Indie.Go Media and official banking partner Metrobank, Walang Aray promises to be a must-see for theater fans and music lovers alike. Don’t just hear the music, experience the heart of Walang Aray on Spotify and on the PETA stage this season.
