Maynila... The Musical at Kia Theater

Maynila sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag, The Musical is now being staged at the Kia Theater. Catch these playdates: Tomorrow, Oct. 4, 8 p.m.; Oct. 5, 8 p.m.; and Oct. 6, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. The talents behind Maynila... Sa

Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag are really excited to share the original musical to local audiences. A musical adaptation of the movie directed by National Artist for Film, Lino Brocka, based on the timeless novel by Edgardo Reyes, Maynila tells the story of Julio Madriaga, a simple guy from a coastal town, and his search for his long-lost beloved, Liagaya Paraiso, who left for Manila.

Julio is played by Arman Ferrer, while Shiela Martinez-Valderrama and Lara Maigue alternate as Ligaya. Other members of the cast are the indomitable Dulce and the equally incredible singer Ima Castro, who alternate as Mrs. Cruz; Rita Daniela and Aicelle Santos who alternate as Perla; and many others.

The cast of over 40 astounding performers has been painstakingly rehearsing for weeks under the direction of the multi-awarded Joel Lamangan. Original music was written for Maynila... The Musical by award-winning composer Von de Guzman with choreography by another multi-awarded artist, Douglas Nierras.

With a story that’s timely and timeless, Maynila...Sa Mga Kuko Ng

Liwanag is perfect not just for theater aficionados but for students as well. Support Filipino theater and original work by rallying behind a true collaborative effort of the best talents in the industry. For details, visit www.facebook.com/Maynila.

themusical/. For tickets, visit Ticketnet outlets, order online at www.

ticketnet.com.ph or call 911-5555.