One More Chance, The Musical Explained

One More Chance, The Musical featuring the songs of Ben&Ben
Music:Paulo Benjamin Guico
Miguel Benjamin Guico
Tony Muñoz
Lyrics:Paulo Benjamin Guico
Miguel Benjamin Guico
Tony Muñoz
Premiere Date:12 April 2024
Premiere Location:PETA Theater Center, New Manila, Quezon City
Basis:Ben&Ben Discography

One More Chance, The Musical featuring the songs of Ben&Ben is a jukebox musical written by Michelle Ngu-Nario with the songs of the 9-piece indie folk-pop band, Ben&Ben. The musical is based on the 2007 film One More Chance directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and written by Vanessa R. Valdez and Carmi Raymundo. This was produced by the Philippine Educational Theater Association as its 56th season-ender. The musical was directed by PETA's Artistic Director, Maribel Legarda and songs we're arranged by Myke Salomon.[1]

The show premiered last April 12, 2024 at the PETA Theater Center in New Manila, Quezon City.[2] Initially, the shows will run till June 16, however due to popular demand during its ticket sales, they've announced during their press night that it will run until June 30, 2024.[3]

Last May 23, 2024, PETA did a Facebook live announcing a Three-Month Rerun of One More Chance, The Musical from August 22 to October 27, 2024.[4] [5] [6] Days before the announcement, PETA have been teasing this by the show's famous idea of the "Three-Month Rule".[7] [8]

Cast

2024 Original Run[9] ! colspan="2"
August-October 2024 Rerun[10]
PopoySam ConcepcionCJ NavatoSam ConcepcionCJ Navato
BashaAnna LunaNicole OmilloAnna LunaNicole Omillo
TriciaSheena BelarminoKiara TakahashiSheena BelarminoKiara Takahashi
MarkJay GonzagaJef FloresJay GonzagaJef Flores
KrizzyAda TayaoRica LaguardiaAda TayaoRica Laguardia
KennethPaji ArceoPoppert BernadasPaji ArceoBrent Valdez
AnjDippy ArceoVia AntonioVia AntonioMiah Canton
JPJon AbellaJon AbellaGio Gahol
ChinnoJohnnie MoranJohnnie Moran
EdithHazel MarananHazel Maranan
Bert/Tito WillieRaul MontesaFloyd TenaRaul MontesaFloyd Tena
Rose/Tita ElvieNeomi GonzalesCarla Guevara-LafortezaNeomi GonzalesCarla Guevara-Laforteza
Helen/Guia/RoselleChez CuencaColeen PazChez CuencaColeen Paz
Mr. Tan/FrancisJC GalanoMatthew BarbersJC GalanoMatthew Barbers
EnsembleMico Esquivel, Katreana GambanMico Esquivel, Katreana Gamban, Kiki Baento

Musical Numbers

Act I
Act II

†Song was originally included but was cut on the musical on the latter shows.

"Bibingka" was also included but was used as a background music in the wedding scene.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Francisco . Nikki . 2024-04-17 . REVIEW: ‘One More Chance’ stays true to the cult classic . 2024-06-12 . TheaterFansManila.com . en-US.
  2. Web site: TheaterFansManila.com . 2024-02-06 . 'One More Chance, The Musical' Tickets Now on Sale . 2024-06-12 . TheaterFansManila.com . en-US.
  3. Web site: TheaterFansManila.com . 2024-02-29 . ‘One More Chance, The Musical’ Announces Extended Run . 2024-06-12 . TheaterFansManila.com . en-US.
  4. Web site: TheaterFansManila.com . 2024-05-23 . ‘One More Chance, The Musical’ Announces 2024 Rerun . 2024-09-30 . TheaterFansManila.com . en-US.
  5. Web site: News . GMA Integrated . 2024-06-02 . 'One More Chance: The Musical' is having a rerun: Here are all the details . 2024-09-30 . GMA News Online . en.
  6. Web site: Koji . 2024-05-24 . "One More Chance, the Musical" Is Getting a Rerun. Here's When You Can Watch It - When In Manila . 2024-09-30 . www.wheninmanila.com . en-US.
  7. Web site: Facebook . 2024-09-30 . www.facebook.com.
  8. Web site: Facebook . 2024-09-30 . www.facebook.com.
  9. Web site: TheaterFansManila.com . 2024-01-28 . 'One More Chance The Musical' Full Cast Announced . 2024-06-12 . TheaterFansManila.com . en-US.
  10. Web site: Facebook . 2024-09-30 . www.facebook.com.

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