Remember “Tabing Ilog?”
For those not in the know, before the advent of social media, the well-loved teen-centric TV drama has been the launchpad of some of the industry’s most popular and reliable actors.
These include John Lloyd Cruz, Jodi Sta Maria, Baron Geisler, Paolo Contis, Desiree Del Valle, Patrick Garcia, Paula Peralejo and Kaye Abad.
More than two decades since, the weekend afternoon show will carve a space in the psyche of Filipino audiences anew.
Relive the memories, experiences, and friendships of Eds, Badong, Corrine, James, Fonzy, Anne, George, and Rovic as “Tabing Ilog: The Musical” hits the theater stage.
Initially conceptualized in 2019, “Tabing Ilog: The Musical” faced potential shelving following the onslaught of the pandemic.
Now, ABS-CBN decided to finally tread on, joining hands with the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) to breathe new life into the musical.
Directed by Phil Noble, with a script penned by Eljay Deldoc, and musical direction and songs by Vince de Jesus, the show promises to offer an engaging narrative that tugs at the heartstrings of audiences.
Note the production will feature some of today’s most exceptional talents as with fresh, young faces.
These include theater first-timers and Star Magic artists Anji Salvacion, Andi Abaya, Kobie Brown, Sheena Belarmino, BGYO members Akira Morishita and JL Toreliza, BINI’s Jhoanna Robles, and Vivoree.
They will be performing with theater actors Omar Uddin, Teetin Villanueva, Neomi Gonzales, Lance Reblando, Red Nuestro, Joann Co, to name just a few.
ABS-CBN TV Production and Star Magic head Direk Lauren Dyogi, one of the leading forces behind the production, made clear they are offering something new, exciting with the musical.
He said, “We bring back the same stories of love, friendship, and family but with the new issues of Generation Z.”
Powered by Acer, Shein, IamWorldwide Bingo Plus, and Sunlife, “Tabing Ilog The Musical will happen at PETA Theater from November 10 to December 17.
Tickets are available online at KTX.PH.
Show buyers may call Justin Castillo at 09176373655 and email [email protected] for special rates.
