One More Chance, The Musical

One More Chance, The Musical featuring the songs of Ben&Ben is a jukebox musical written by Michelle Ngu-Nario with the songs of the 9-piece indie folk-pop band, Ben&Ben. The musical is based on the 2007 film One More Chance directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and written by Vanessa R. Valdez and Carmi Raymundo. This was produced by the Philippine Educational Theater Association as its 56th season-ender. The musical was directed by PETA's Artistic Director, Maribel Legarda and songs we're arranged by Myke Salomon.[1]

One More Chance, The Musical featuring the songs of Ben&Ben
Official Title Card
MusicPaulo Benjamin Guico
Miguel Benjamin Guico
Tony Muñoz
LyricsPaulo Benjamin Guico
Miguel Benjamin Guico
Tony Muñoz
BookMichelle Ngu-Nario
BasisBen&Ben Discography
Premiere12 April 2024: PETA Theater Center, New Manila, Quezon City

The show premiered last April 12, 2024 at the PETA Theater Center in New Manila, Quezon City.[2] Initially, the shows will run till June 16, however due to popular demand during its ticket sales, they've announced during their press night that it will run until June 30, 2024.[3]

Last May 23, 2024, PETA did a Facebook live announcing a Three-Month Rerun of One More Chance, The Musical from August 22 to October 27, 2024.[4][5][6] Days before the announcement, PETA have been teasing this by the show's famous idea of the "Three-Month Rule".[7][8]

Cast

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Characters 2024 Original Run[9] August-October 2024 Rerun[10]
Popoy Sam Concepcion CJ Navato Sam Concepcion CJ Navato
Basha Anna Luna Nicole Omillo Anna Luna Nicole Omillo
Tricia Sheena Belarmino Kiara Takahashi Sheena Belarmino Kiara Takahashi
Mark Jay Gonzaga Jef Flores Jay Gonzaga Jef Flores
Krizzy Ada Tayao Rica Laguardia Ada Tayao Rica Laguardia
Kenneth Paji Arceo Poppert Bernadas Paji Arceo Brent Valdez
Anj Dippy Arceo Via Antonio Via Antonio Miah Canton
JP Jon Abella Jon Abella Gio Gahol
Chinno Johnnie Moran Johnnie Moran
Edith Hazel Maranan Hazel Maranan
Bert/Tito Willie Raul Montesa Floyd Tena Raul Montesa Floyd Tena
Rose/Tita Elvie Neomi Gonzales Carla Guevara-Laforteza Neomi Gonzales Carla Guevara-Laforteza
Helen/Guia/Roselle Chez Cuenca Coleen Paz Chez Cuenca Coleen Paz
Mr. Tan/Francis JC Galano Matthew Barbers JC Galano Matthew Barbers
Ensemble Mico Esquivel, Katreana Gamban Mico Esquivel, Katreana Gamban, Kiki Baento

Musical Numbers

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†Song was originally included but was cut on the musical on the latter shows.

"Bibingka" was also included but was used as a background music in the wedding scene.

References

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  1. ^ Francisco, Nikki (2024-04-17). "REVIEW: 'One More Chance' stays true to the cult classic". TheaterFansManila.com. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  2. ^ TheaterFansManila.com (2024-02-06). "'One More Chance, The Musical' Tickets Now on Sale". TheaterFansManila.com. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  3. ^ TheaterFansManila.com (2024-02-29). "'One More Chance, The Musical' Announces Extended Run". TheaterFansManila.com. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  4. ^ TheaterFansManila.com (2024-05-23). "'One More Chance, The Musical' Announces 2024 Rerun". TheaterFansManila.com. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  5. ^ News, GMA Integrated (2024-06-02). "'One More Chance: The Musical' is having a rerun: Here are all the details". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2024-09-30. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ Koji (2024-05-24). ""One More Chance, the Musical" Is Getting a Rerun. Here's When You Can Watch It - When In Manila". www.wheninmanila.com. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  7. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  8. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  9. ^ TheaterFansManila.com (2024-01-28). "'One More Chance The Musical' Full Cast Announced". TheaterFansManila.com. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  10. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-09-30.