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‘Bagets: The Musical’ unveils first cast members Tomas Rodriguez, Noel Comia Jr.
Tomas Franco Rodriguez of P-pop group Alamat will play Gilbert in "Bagets: The Musical," a role originally portrayed by Herbert Bautista.
Noel Comia Jr. will also portray Gilbert in the musical.
The musical adaptation of the 1984 film, which follows five teenage boys navigating adolescence, is slated to open on January 23, 2026, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay.
It is helmed by Maribel Legarda and written by J-mee Katanyag.
The production is a collaboration between Newport World Resorts, VIVA Communications Inc., and Next by Philstar Media Group, with PETA PLUS as the creative producer.
Tickets for "Bagets: The Musical" will go on sale starting October 15.
While this marks Rodriguez's theater debut, Comia Jr. has extensive experience in stage plays.
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