Repertory Philippines SWEENEY TODD opens 11/14

Repertory Philippines opens its new production of the celebrated, Tony Award-winning musical thriller SWEENEY TODD on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Onstage, Greenbelt 1. 

With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, this production boasts a formidable cast. Led by theatre stalwart Audie Gemora in the title role, the musical includes major role players Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo (Mrs. Lovett), Robbie Guevara (Beadle), Robbie Zialcita (Pirelli), Roger Chua (Judge Turpin), Liesl Batucan (beggar woman), and Repertory Philippines newcomers Marvin Ong (Tobias), Lena McKenzie (Johanna), and Franco Laurel (Anthony). 

Lending musical support is Gerard Salonga conducting the FILharmoniKA, while Baby Barredo and Michael Williams co-direct. 

The show also features Meynard Penalosa (Benjamin Barker/Sweeney Todd understudy), Juno Henares (Mrs. Lovett understudy), and chorus members: Joy Virata, Raul Montesa, Rem Zamora, Cara Barredo, Naths Everett, Oliver Usison, Jay Glorioso, Red Concepcion, Teenee Chan, Marisse Santos, Ring Antonio, James Stacey, Jejie Esguerra, Hans Eckstein, Jay Pangilinan, David Cruz, Gary Junsay, Collins Gutierrez, Gloria Sicam, and Ronna Guba.

The musical, considered as Sondheim’s magnum opus, has been dubbed as one of the 20^th century’s more brilliant creations in musical theatre.  It opened on Broadway at the Uris Theatre in March 1979, and ran for 557 performances. 

Playdates are from November 14 to December 13, 2009, with Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3:30 PM.  Performances are at Onstage, 2/F Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City.  For tickets and inquiries, call (632) 887-0710, 888-0887 or log on to www.repertory.ph or Tickeworld (632) 891-9999 or log on to www.ticketworld.com.ph.