Lights, Manila, Action: Theater Picks for June 2025

June heats up with a dazzling lineup of stage productions across Manila. From gripping dramas to feel-good musicals, these shows spotlight the best of Filipino creativity and talent. Catch them live before the final curtain falls!
First Love, Last Love: A Twinbill

Discover the highs and heartbreaks of love in "First Love, Last Love: A Twinbill," featuring two powerful one-act plays by Rafael Jimenez: “Napapanahon” and “CoR.” Running this June 2025 at The Mirror Studio, Kalayaan Ave, Makati City, this intimate double-feature dives into memory, longing, and rebellion. From reliving past promises to navigating forbidden affection in a future where relationships are outlawed, each story dares audiences to reflect deeply, presented by The Playbook Club.
Tickets available via tinyurl.com/FLLLTicketForm — don’t miss it!
SPOT ON: A Cabaret feat. Paw Castillo Ride Home

Experience a night of music, magic, and meaning with "SPOT ON: A Cabaret," happening on June 19, 2025, at District One, Gastrolounge, 9th Ave., BGC, Taguig City. Featuring the dynamic Paw Castillo, this one-night-only event fuses heartfelt ballads, bold storytelling, and a fresh take on cabaret performance. With his signature “Ride Home” set, Paw explores themes of connection and self-discovery through songs that stir the soul.
Tickets available via ticket2me.net/SPOTON — limited seats only.
Trans Midya’s 'The Trans Actor'

Witness a bold end to Pride Month with "The Trans Actor," a workshop-performance on June 28 to 29, 2025, at Myra Beltran’s Dance Forum, Quezon City. Trans artists Serena Magiliw and Zoë de Ocampo take center stage to explore identity, bias, and resilience in Philippine media.
Shows run at 3 PM and 7 PM both days. Tickets are P350 via the group’s Google Form — limited seats available.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In Concert

Enter the magical world of wizards with "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert," happening on June 7 to 8, 2025, at The Theatre at Solaire. Experience the full film on a giant 40-foot screen as Gerard Salonga leads Filharmonika Orchestra and the Philippine Madrigal Singers in performing the enchanting score live.
This spellbinding event fuses cinema and symphony for a one-of-a-kind night that fans of all ages won’t forget.
Tickets are available now via Ticketworld.
CompanY40

Mark 40 remarkable years of music with "CompanY40," a dazzling concert happening on June 14, 2025, 8 PM at The Theatre at Solaire. Experience four decades of musical brilliance as the iconic quartet — Sweet Plantado Tiongson, Annie Quintos, Oj Mariano, and Moy Ortiz — bring their timeless hits and fresh sounds to life.
Relish soulful ballads and dynamic performances in a night honoring their legendary legacy. Open to ages 7 and up.
Get tickets now via TicketWorld.
Choosing (Not A Straight Play)

Join the celebration of Pride Month with "Choosing (Not A Straight Play)," a powerful and heartfelt production starring real-life LGBTQIA+ couple Ice Seguerra and Liza Diño-Seguerra. Directed by Anton Juan and penned by Liza Diño-Seguerra, with monologues by Ice Seguerra, this groundbreaking play follows cisgender woman Stella and transgender man Mitch as they navigate life’s challenges, self-discovery, and their evolving bond. Experience their journey of identity, choice, and embracing their true selves from June 29 to July 7 at Power Mac Center Spotlight Blackbox Theater, Circuit Makati. Showtimes vary, including a Gala Night on July 6.
Grab your tickets now on Ticket2Me!
Dalaga na Si Maxie Oliveros: A Drag Musical Extravaganza

Step into the fabulous world of Maxie Oliveros in "Dalaga na si Maxie Oliveros: A Drag Musical Extravaganza," lighting up Illumination Studio, Makati from June 13 to 22, 2025! Experience her bold journey of love, identity, and societal defiance five years after her iconic debut. Celebrate Pride Month with this interactive spectacle where drag, theater, and raw storytelling collide, inspired by the groundbreaking 2005 film. Witness rising stars and fierce drag queens ignite the stage in a vibrant ode to queer joy, radical love, and unapologetic transformation.
Tickets priced at P2,500 — don’t miss this glittering revolution of resilience and pride!
G R A C E: The Final Run

Experience the final bow of "GRACE," the last masterpiece by the late Floy Quintos, at Quezon City’s PETA Theater Center from June 14 to 29, 2025! Witness acclaimed director Dexter M. Santos bring to life the mysterious 1948 Marian apparitions of Lipa, featuring a stellar cast led by Stella Cañete-Mendoza, Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino, and rising talents Reb Atadero and Marynor Madamesila. Immerse yourself in haunting visuals and soundscapes crafted by Mitoy Sta. Ana, John Batalla, and Arvy Dimaculangan.
Catch weekend shows (2 PM & 7 PM) in this poignant closing chapter of a theatrical legend — secure your tickets now via Ticket2Me before the curtain falls forever!
Kwentuhog Klasiks: MosaiK

Experience the richness of Filipino storytelling in "Kwentuhog Klasiks: MosaiK," a vibrant theatrical showcase by Act Avenue, set at The Mirror Theatre Studios in Poblacion, Makati City. Catch the Staged Reading on May 18 at 6 PM, featuring raw, heartfelt performances like "Flight AB 612" and "The Interview." Then, witness four Fully Staged Plays on June 8 at 2 PM and 6 PM, including "Tatlong Tula ni Vitto at Lira" and "Asawa Kabit."
Tickets: P250 (reading), P500 (plays), or P650 (bundle). Discounts available via DM — don’t miss this mosaic of Pinoy narratives!
Bawat Bonggang Bagay

Celebrate Pride Month with "Bawat Bonggang Bagay," the Filipino adaptation of "Every Brilliant Thing," running from June 14 to 22, 2025 at the Power Mac Center Spotlight Blackbox Theater, Circuit Makati. Presented by Sandbox Co.labs and starring Jon Santos, this interactive show invites audiences to join a touching journey of love, joy, and mental health. Directed by Jenny Jamora and translated by Guelan Luarca, it turns life’s simple moments into reasons to keep going.
Shows at 3 PM and 7:30 PM. Tickets via TicketWorld — catch it before it’s gone!
Delia D.

Catch "Delia D.," a dazzling musical celebrating fierce dreams and unstoppable passion, electrifying the Newport Performing Arts Theater until June 8, 2025. With a special encore stage on June 28! Experience the story of Delia, a bold drag performer competing on "Idols of the Galaxy," brought to life by Phi Palmos and a stellar cast. Groove to Jonathan Manalo’s hit music (including "Gusto Ko Na Bumitaw") and Vince Lim’s vibrant arrangements. Laugh, cheer, and feel every beat as show-stopping vocals, dazzling choreography, and a whirlwind of comedy, romance, and drama unfold.
Don’t miss this anthem of ambition and self-discovery — grab your tickets now!
Come From Away Live in Manila

Discover the Tony-winning sensation "Come From Away" as it lands in Manila at Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Circuit Makati, from June 6, 2025! Witness the true tale of 7,000 stranded travelers who found hope in Gander, Newfoundland, post-9/11, through a stirring fusion of folk music and raw humanity. Celebrate Filipino talent with a stellar cast — Caisa Borromeo, Topper Fabregas, Sheila Francisco, and more — under the direction of Michael Williams and Rony Fortich. Feel the power of unity and kindness in this globally acclaimed musical, praised for its heart, resilience, and soaring spirit.
Grab your seats for an unforgettable journey of compassion and connection — book now!
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