‘ANG HULING EL BIMBO’ COMES TO LIFE
RESORTS World Manila’s ( RWM) upcoming theater production Ang Huling El Bimbo promises to be another breakthrough production as it tells a story of friendship anchored on the most iconic OPM rock songs of the ‘90s.
As in most theater shows, the technical team of this Full House Theater Company, Inc. (FHTC) production always proves to be the architects of its success along with the all-Filipino cast who will give life to its relatable characters.
For Ang Huling El Bimbo, FHTC spared no effort and expense in assembling a team of Filipino visionaries who
Dulaang UP artistic director and stage master Dexter Santos (“Orosman on the gargantuan task of directing the contemporary story written by noted Virgin Labfest playwright Dingdong Novenario (“Kafatiran,” “Nothing But Dreams”), weaved through the songs of the country’s Fab Four: Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, and Marcus Adoro.
“We have the opportunity to translate the songs into a musical,” shares Santos who is also the choreographer in the production. “And the story is going to be a roller coaster of emotions,” he added.
Novenario wrote the story with the fans of the music in mind, as well some of today’s important social issues, “You’d The people who grew up with these songs how they are today—people who won’t shy away from such brave stuff that Ang Huling El Bimbo tackles.”
For a musical headlined by such theater luminaries as Gian Magdangal, Tanya Manalang, Jon Santos, OJ Mariano, Topper Fabregas, Reb Atadero, and Boo Gabunada, an expert technical team plays an important role in how the whole production pans out onstage.
“With the musical’s formidable cast and crew harmonizing with the songs that serve as a soundtrack to almost every Filipino’s life, it may just have what it takes to be another classic Filipino theater production,” FHTC co-artistic director Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, dubbed as the First Lady of Philippine musical theater, expressed.
Ang Huling El Bimbo is now onstage at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, with shows every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Tickets are now all TicketWorld outlets.