OPM (Original Pinoy Music) fans, rejoice! A new original Filipino musical is officially in the works, featuring the songs of Pinoy Rock icon, Rico Blanco.
Local theatre company, 9 Works Theatrical — the team that brought us award-winning productions such as “Rent,” “Grease,” and the APO Hiking Society musical, “Eto Na! Musikal nAPO!” — announced on social media their upcoming show, “Liwanag Sa Dilim.” The play will feature songs by the Rivermaya frontman and aims to honor and celebrate the artist's contribution to the Philippine music industry. This will be their first production next year with the run beginning in March at the RCBC Plaza in Makati City.
The company released a series of posters on their social media pages, teasing theatre and OPM fans alike. It was also revealed that Robbie Guevara — who also directed “Once On the Island” — will once again take the helm and write the book. Details on the cast, show dates, and ticket prices are yet to be released.
Rico Blanco needs no introduction being one of the most celebrated musicians in the Philippine music scene. Known as one of the founding members, as well as the chief songwriter and vocalist of the Pinoy rock band Rivermaya, the multi-instrumentalist has penned some of our most beloved pop-rock anthems including “214,” “Balisong,” and “Ulan.” He departed the band in 2007, pursued a solo career, and has since released three studio albums.
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