Get ready to cross the line once more this 2025 as Barefoot Theatre Collaborative breathes new life into the hit, BAR BOYS: THE MUSICAL!

AN ALL-NEW STAGING

Last year, Bar Boys: A New Musical debuted to high anticipation and quickly stood out in the local theater scene. The production sold out two runs in May and October, drawing over 9,000 audience members. Many left singing the songs, feeling moved by the story, and seeing themselves in its characters.

Moreover, this original Filipino musical deeply connected with people. More than a law school story, it celebrated dreams, ambition, and lasting friendship. It told this story with honesty, relevance, and a voice that felt unmistakably Filipino.

2024 offered the shapers of the musical space to explore and take bold, creative risks. Now, building on its powerful story and music, the production is able to dream bigger as it steps onto a larger stage — not as a rerun, but as an all-new staging, as Bar Boys: The Musical.

Bar Boys: The Musical follows the journey of four friends — Erik, Chris, Torran, and Josh — who hope to become lawyers and change the world. But as the realities of school and life set in, their friendship, values, and faith are put to the test.

THE MUSICAL’S CAST AND TEAM

Benedix Ramos, Alex Diaz, Jerom Canlas, and Omar Uddin will all be returning as the Bar Boys: Erik, Chris, Torran, and Josh. Sheila Francisco will also be reprising her role as Justice Hernandez. The rest of the cast will be announced in the coming weeks.

Bar Boys: The Musical is created by Pat Valera (book and lyrics) and Myke Salomon (music and lyrics), and is based on the film by Kip Oebanda.

Mikko Angeles, who co-directed the musical in 2024, now takes the lead as Director.
The returning creative team includes Myke Salomon as Musical Director and Jomelle Era as Choreographer. Ohm David handles Stage Design, while Meliton Roxas Jr. and Jethro Nibaten oversee Lighting Design. Joyce Garcia leads Video Design; Julio Garcia returns as Property Designer; and D Cortezano manages Technical Direction.

Meanwhile, the team welcomes new creatives: Yvonne Russell as Assistant Director, Aron Roca as Sound Designer, and Hershee Tantiado as Costume Designer.

Bar Boys: The Musical opens in October 2025 for a limited run at Hyundai Hall, Areté, in Quezon City.

TO THE FIRST BELIEVERS OF BAR BOYS: A MUSICAL

The success of the production would not have been possible without its first believers — the very first audiences who supported the show. As a gesture of gratitude, Barefoot Theatre Collaborative is holding an exclusive early access sale only from June 13 to 27 for everyone who watched last year, offering a 30% OFF gift on tickets for select shows.

Past audiences can check bit.ly/barboysgift for more information.

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