The wait is over in 3 months! Barefoot Theatre Collaborative is kicking things into high gear with the official full cast announcement for BAR BOYS: THE MUSICAL, opening this October 2025 at the Hyundai Hall, Areté.

Just three months away from its much-anticipated comeback, BAR BOYS: THE MUSICAL is back — bigger, bolder, and with a brand-new staging under the direction of Mikko Angeles!

First known as Bar Boys: A New Musical, the show made its debut last May 3 to 19, 2024, and had a successful second run from October 4 to November 10 at the Power Mac Center Spotlight Blackbox Theater in Circuit Makati. Now, the hit production returns this October 2025 for a limited engagement at Hyundai Hall, Areté in Quezon City, and we’ve got your complete cast list right here — familiar faces and exciting new additions included!

The Boys (and more!) are back!

The beloved barkada is returning to the stage with:

• Benedix Ramos as Erik Vicencio
• Alex Diaz as Chris Abueva
• Jerom Canlas as Torran Garcia
• Omar Uddin as Josh Zuniga
• Sheila Francisco as the ever-iconic Justice Hernandez

Also reprising their roles are:

• Juliene Mendoza and Lorenz Martinez, alternating as the lovable Paping
• Nor Domingo as the formidable Atty. Maurice Carlson
• Gimbey dela Cruz as the fabulous Boss Mama
• Carlon Matobato taking on the Male Professor & others

The ensemble also welcomes back Ade Valenzona and Mijon Cortez, along with returning covers:

• Ian Pangilinan (Chris cover)
• Shaun Ocrisma (Atty. Victor Cruz cover)
• Chino Veguillas (Paping & Maurice Carlson cover)
• Naths Everett (covering Justice Hernandez, Boss Mama, and more)

New Faces in the Courtroom!

Making their Bar Boys debut are:

• Gio Gahol as Atty. Victor Cruz
• Natasha Cabrera as Female Professor & others

New ensemble members include:
Sheena Belarmino, Dippy Arceo, Pappel, Denize Castillo, Keith Sumbi, Ammin Acha-ur, Gelo Lantaco, Daniel Wesley, Elian Dominguez, Curp Adriano, Robe Zamora Dagcuta, Joshua Rico, and Leo Lapitan.

Rounding out the cast are:

• Jude Hinumdum (covering Erik and Torran)
• Ace Polias (male swing)
• Aecy Abne (female swing)

Mark Your Calendars!

BAR BOYS: THE MUSICAL hits the stage starting October 24, 2025 at Hyundai Hall, Areté, Quezon City — but only for a limited run!

Follow the journey of four friends — Erik, Chris, Torran, and Josh — as they chase their dreams, confront their doubts, and test the limits of friendship on their way to becoming lawyers.

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast via Ticket2Me, starting at ₱999 up to ₱3499. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this courtroom drama with heart, humor, and hugot!

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