Theater fans, rejoice!
With a new year rings comes another season of music and theater. This 2025, we’ll be seeing all kinds of productions, from the highly anticipated Liwanag Sa Dilim featuring Rico Blanco’s songs to the exciting global production, Into the Woods. As the Philippine industry for theater continues to grow and thrive in our tropical environment, the lineup for musicals this coming year is equally as diverse, as we will be experiencing all kinds of narratives and exploring different themes that make up the universe of theater.
On this note, Billboard Philippines is rounding up the theater musicals that we can look forward to in 2025. What follows is a comprehensive list that will constantly be updated as soon as more announcements are made throughout the year.
Jepoy And The Magic Circle
JEPOY AND THE MAGIC CIRCLE: Courtesy of Repertory Philippines
Where: Eastwood Citywalk
When: January 10 to February 2
Tickets: Starts at Php. 1,000 via Ticketmelon
Presented by: Repertory Philippines
A whimsical magical adventure, Jepoy and the Magic Circle takes Filipino folklore to its colorful and vibrant stage, a wonderful means to experience our magical culture in real time.
Next to Normal
NEXT TO NORMAL: Courtesy of The Sandbox Collective
Where: Power Mac Center Spotlight, Circuit Makati
When: February 1 to 23
Tickets: Starts at Php. 2,500 via Ticket2Me
Presented by: The Sandbox Collective
Following their renowned staging of the play, Tiny Beautiful Things, the Sandbox Collective is delving into the world of musical theater with a production of Next to Normal, a broadway musical that explores the nitty gritty of mental health. With music by Tom Kitt and a cast of veteran actors, the show cannot be missed, especially with its limited runtime.
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE: Courtesy of Repertory Philippines
Where: REP Eastwood Theater
When: February 20 to March 9
Tickets: Starts at Php. 2,500 via Ticketworld
Presented by: Repertory Philippines
Adapted from the second-longest running non-Broadway musical by Joe DiPietro, this second run of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change follows four cast members as they display a whirlwind of romantic and comedic short stories — perfect for the everyday sitcom enjoyer.
Liwanag Sa Dilim
LIWANAG SA DILIM: Courtesy of 9 Works Theatrical
Where: RCBC Plaza, Makati City
When: March 7 – April 13
Tickets: Starts at Php. 2,200 via Ticket2Me
Presented by: 9 Works Theatrical
Directed by the celebrated and renowned Robbie Guevara, Liwanag Sa Dilim will soon open its doors in Manila. The exciting show will feature an array of songs written by the legendary Rico Blanco, and its cast lineup boasts of beloved actors from both theater and show business.
Pilato
PILATO: Courtesy of PETA Theater
Where: PETA Theater Center
When: April 4 to 13
Tickets: Starts at Php. 1,200 via their website
Presented by: The Corner Studio
“Ano ang katotohanan?” (What is the truth?) That is the question the first-ever theatrical venture from The Corner Studio aims to answer. Set in the period of the trial and crucifixion of Christ, the narrative follows its main character Poncio Pilato as he navigates the height of political and societal unrest.
Delia D: A Musical
DELIA D.: Courtesy of NWR Musicals
Where: Newport Performing Arts Theater
When: April 25 to June 8
Tickets: TBA, Tickets go on sale on February 17
Presented by: Newport World Resorts Musicals
This vibrant and fantastic musical, featuring songs written by the critically acclaimed Jonathan Manalo, will follow the story of Delia, an up-and-coming drag performer with big dreams to chase. As the creative minds behind Ang Huling El Bimbo: The Musical and Buruguduystunstugudunstuy: Ang Parokya ni Edgar Musical bring another exciting production to the Philippine stage, this new theatrical spectacle is surely one to see live.
We Aren’t Kids Anymore
WAKA: Courtesy of Barefoot Theatre Collaborative
Where: Power Mac Center Spotlight Blackbox Theater
When: May 2 to 25, 2025
Tickets: Starting at Php. 2,500 for Early Bird Rate, Php. 2,700 for Regular Rate
Presented by: Barefoot Theatre Collaborative
Starring seasoned theater productions like Gab Pangilinan, Maronne Cruz, Gio Gahol, Luigi Quesada, and Myke Salomon, We Aren’t Kids Anymore by Drew Gasparini is an uplifting coming-of-age musical. This fresh Filipino rendition of the highly renowned musical is set to wash over the Philippine shores by May this year.
Into the Woods
INTO THE WOODS: Courtesy of Theatre Group Asia
Where: Samsung Performing Arts Theater
When: August 2025
Tickets: Starts at Ph. 1,500 via Ticketworld
Presented by: Theatre Group Asia
With a star-studded Filipino cast (like Lea Salonga and Arielle Jacobs, to name a few), this famed Broadway hit is making its way towards Philippine shores. Based off the book by James Lapine, the stage production follows a combination of narratives originally scribed by the Brothers Grimm, shapeshifting multiple stories into a bigger fairytale.