Wazzup Pilipinas!?
Get ready for a theater experience like no other as the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) proudly unveils the triumphant return of its most celebrated musical — Walang Aray. Back by insatiable public demand and bolstered by a sweeping victory at the 2024 Gawad Buhay Awards, this award-winning satirical masterpiece is set to reignite the stage from August 29 to October 12, 2025, at the PETA Theater Center.
Walang Aray — a riotously clever reimagining of Severino Reyes’ timeless zarzuela Walang Sugat — is written by Rody Vera and supercharged with a pop-infused musical score by Vince Lim. After a stunning 58-show run in 2023 alone, the production became an undeniable cultural juggernaut, earning eight of the most coveted Gawad Buhay trophies. These included Outstanding Musical, Ensemble Performance, Stage Direction (Ian Segarra), Book (Rody Vera), Original Score (Vince Lim & Rody Vera), and Choreography (Gio Gahol) — plus double victories in the female performance categories for Neomi Gonzales and Shaira Opsimar.
Now, in a powerful comeback that launches PETA’s 58th theater season themed “Love and Power,” Walang Aray returns — sharper, bolder, and more resonant than ever. Helmed once again by Director Ian Segarra, now with the dynamic Norbs Portales as Associate Director, the production promises a revitalized staging that preserves the musical’s biting wit and romantic rebellion — while updating it with new contemporary punchlines, sharper text, and a brand-new original song by Lim.
The cast? A thrilling fusion of PETA’s finest and some of Philippine theater’s biggest stars. Original leads Gio Gahol and Jon Abella reprise the iconic role of Tenyong, joined by Shaira Opsimar and Marynor Madamesila as the fiery Julia. Newcomer Lance Reblando steps into the spotlight with his debut performance as Julia, breathing fresh energy into the spirited heroine.
Also returning are audience favorites Bene Manaois (Miguel), Kiki Baento (Monica), Carlon Matobato (Lucas), Neomi Gonzales (Juana), Gie Onida and Csairus Habla (Don Tadeo), and Johnnie Moran (Padre Alfaro), alongside an ensemble bursting with comic timing and stage presence: Jarred Jaicten, Gerard Dy, Yeyin de la Cruz, Ayla Garcia, and Ada Tayao.
But that’s not all.
Two legends of Filipino pop culture are joining the ranks: Jolina Magdangal — beloved actress, singer, and icon of millennial nostalgia — dons the extravagant role of Doña Juana, while the ever-charming Ice Seguerra takes on the lovable sidekick Lucas, bringing a whole new flavor to the already electric cast.
The 2025 run also welcomes powerhouse additions: Rendell Sanchez (Miguel), Divine Aucina (Monica), Gold Villar-Lim (Juana), and Roi Calilong (Padre Alfaro), plus a vibrant new ensemble featuring James Lanante, MC Dela Cruz, Bomba Ding, Otep Madriaga, Miah Canton, Matel Patayon, and Zoe Damag.
Tickets go on sale June 28, 2025, exclusively via ticket2me.net. Metrobank cardholders get a head start with a discounted pre-sale from June 28 to July 1, while general public sales open July 2. Ticket tiers are priced at P2,500 (VIP Front/Elevated), P2,000 (Orchestra/Balcony Center), P1,500 (Orchestra Side), and P1,200 (Balcony Side).
Produced by PETA in collaboration with Indie.Go Media and Metrobank, Walang Aray is not just a play — it’s a movement, a celebration of Filipino resistance and romance, and a rollercoaster of laughs and heartache that mirrors our times.
For partnerships or bulk ticketing inquiries, contact Mitch Go at 0917-539-1112 or email petatheater@gmail.com. Follow @petatheater on social media for the latest updates.
Raise your fist. Open your heart. Laugh, cry, and fall in love all over again. ‘Walang Aray’ is back — and it demands to be seen.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
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