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]

Cast

2024 Original Run[4]
PopoySam ConcepcionCJ Navato
BashaAnna LunaNicole Omillo
TriciaSheena BelarminoKiara Takahashi
MarkJay GonzagaJef Flores
KrizzyAda TayaoRica Laguardia
KennethPaji ArceoPoppert Bernadas
AnjDippy ArceoVia Antonio
JPJon Abella
ChinnoJohnnie Moran
EdithHazel Maranan
Bert/Tito WillieRaul MontesaFloyd Tena
Rose/Tita ElvieNeomi GonzalesCarla Guevara-Laforteza
Helen/Guia/RoselleChez CuencaColeen Paz
Mr. Tan/FrancisJC GalanoMatthew Barbers
EnsembleMico Esquivel, Katreana Gamban

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 . 2024-01-28 . 'One More Chance The Musical' Full Cast Announced . 2024-06-12 . TheaterFansManila.com . en-US.