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Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is bringing back Rody Vera’s award-winning hit comedy musical, Walang Aray, a witty and hilarious reimagining of Severino Reyes’ classic zarzuela Walang Sugat, from August 29 to October 12, 2025, at the PETA Theater Center.
The refreshed edition of Walang Aray features an exciting lineup of cast members. Gio Gahol and Jon Abella return as Tenyong, with Shaira Opsimar and Marynor Madamesila reprising their role as Julia. One of the fresh faces joining the cast is triple-threat artist Lance Reblando, who debuts as the feisty and endearing zarzuela star Julia.
They are joined by original cast members Bene Manaois (Miguel), Kiki Baento (Monica), Carlon Matobato (Lucas), Neomi Gonzales (Juana), Gie Onida and Csairus Habla (Don Tadeo), Johnnie Moran (Padre Alfaro), and the quick-witted and sharp supporting cast, Jarred Jaicten, Gerard Dy, Yeyin de la Cruz, Ayla Garcia, and Ada Tayao.
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Walang Aray also welcomes a powerhouse roster of new cast members, which includes theater favorites and triple-threat performers: Rendell Sanchez (Miguel), Divine Aucina (Monica), Gold Villar-Lim (Juana), and Roi Calilong (Padre Alfaro). Also joining the cast as ensemble members are James Lanante, MC Dela Cruz, Bomba Ding, Otep Madriaga, Miah Canton, Matel Patayon, and Zoe Damag.
Two Philippine pop culture icons, Jolina Magdangal and Ice Seguerra, add more excitement to the already outstanding cast lineup. Magdangal joins the cast as the quirky and over-the-top Doña Juana, while Seguerra plays the loyal and playful sidekick of Tenyong, Lucas.
Walang Aray, only awards
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Walang Aray had a total of 58 shows in 2023 alone, having staged two runs in just one year due to insistent 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), and Outstanding Choreography (Gio Gahol).
Walang Aray also bagged the major awards in the female performance categories, with Neomi Gonzales winning the Female Featured Performance in a Musical award, and Shaira Opsimar taking home the Female Lead Performance in a Musical.
Ian Segarra is returning to direct with a sharper script and refreshed staging. Norbs Portales will join as the associate director, and together with Segarra, breathe new life into the beloved musical without compromising its original appeal.
Rody Vera’s script will continue to underscore the play’s messages of resistance and romance while being enhanced with updated contemporary references. Vince Lim added a playful new song to Walang Aray’s infectious pop musical catalog.
Tickets for the show will be available starting June 28 via ticket2me.net.
An exclusive and discounted pre-sale for Metrobank credit cardholders will run from June 28 until July 1, 2025. The public sale starts on July 2, 2025. Ticket prices are as follows: P2,500 (VIP Front and VIP Elevated), P2,000 (Orchestra Center and Balcony Center), P1,500 (Orchestra Side), and P1,200 (Balcony Side).
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