The forged of “Liwanag sa Dilim” throughout a curtain name. Picture: Geri Reyes of 9 Works Theatrical
“Liwanag Sa Dilim,” a jukebox musical that includes the music of singer-songwriter Rico Blanco, introduced the extension of its theatrical run to Could 4.
The musical will now run from March 7 to Could 4, the place extra reveals are added on account of “overwhelming demand,” in keeping with a press assertion from theater manufacturing firm 9 Works Theatrical.
“Liwanag sa Dilim” tells the story of Elesi, an orphaned NGO employee who’s decided to reconnect along with his previous. As he uncovers the secrets and techniques behind his identification, he kinds a detailed friendship with Cris, and so they type a revolution and battle for justice for his or her countrymen.
Khalil Ramos and Anthony Rosaldo alternately star as Elesi, whereas Vien King and CJ Navato painting the character of Cris.
Additionally a part of the forged are Alexa Ilacad, Nicole Omillo, Arnel Carrion, Rita Daniela, Neomi Gonzales, Boo Gabunada, Jon Abella, Raul Montesa, Jasper John Jimenez, Rica Laguardia, Lani Ligot, Chez Cuenca, Paji Arceo, Iya Villanueva, Mark Tayag, Derrick Gozos, Brianna Bunagan, Lucylle Tan, and Denzel Chang.
In accordance with the musical’s author and director Robbie Guevara, “Liwanag Sa Dilim” was initially written in 2018 with a deliberate staging for March 2020; nevertheless, the COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench in its plans. Its storyline was finally revisited two years later, with adjustments made to make sure that it might be extra “becoming with the instances.”
“Once we determined to redo and eventually produce the musical, we revisited easy methods to make it extra [fitting to the times] as a result of loads has modified previously 5 years after the preliminary supposed [production] date,” Guevara stated throughout a press preview. “Does it mirror the present political panorama? It may’ve. However not totally. At the moment, after we wrote this, we by no means thought [that things would turn out to be that way].”
Whereas the musical options 40 of Blanco’s songs, Guevara clarified that songs from the singer-songwriter’s Rivermaya days made it to the ultimate lineup, comparable to “Kisapmata,” “214,” “Elesi, “Ulan,” and “You’ll Be Protected Right here,” to call a couple of.
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