PHOTOS: A CHORUS LINE Manila Cast Meets the Press
Theatre Group Asia's 'A Chorus Line’ opens on March 12, 2026.
Manila, Philippines— Theatre Group Asia (TGA) is set to close its inaugural season with a landmark production of the Broadway classic "A Chorus Line." Featuring an all-Filipino cast, the production runs at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati from March 12 to 29, 2026.
This staging marks a significant milestone as the musical—conceived by Tony Award winner Michael Bennett with music by EGOT recipient Marvin Hamlisch—celebrates its 50th anniversary. A Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner and multi-Tony Award recipient, "A Chorus Line" remains one of the most decorated works in theater history; its original 1975 Broadway run lasted nearly 15 years.
Emmy Award winner Karla Puno Garcia helms the Manila production.
Leading the company are Tony nominee Conrad Ricamora (Zach) and Broadway veteran Lissa deGuzman (Cassie), following an expansive global search and a rigorous bootcamp held in Manila.
Joining Ricamora and deGuzman in the cast are Christina Glur (Diana), Universe Ramos (Paul), Michaela Marfori (Bebe), Angelo Soriano (Mike), Jordan Andrews (Al), Mikaela Regis (Sheila), Ken San Jose (Mark Anthony), Rapha Manalo (Richie), Iya Villanueva (Maggie), Brie Chappell (Val), Richardson Yadao (Larry), Stephen Vinas (Bobby), Sam Libao (Kristine), Julio Laforteza (Don), Luca Olbes (Greg), Alyanna Wijangco (Judy), Jessica Carmona (Connie), Anna Del Prado (Lois), Paulina Luzuriaga (Tricia), Vince Denzel Sarra (Roy), Rofe Villarino (Victor), Jim Andrew Ferrer (Butch), Winchester Lopez (Tom), and Lord Kristoffer Logmao (Frank).
Anya Therese de Guzman and Franco Joaquin Ramos serve as swings.
The production features a world-class creative team with credits spanning London, New York, and Manila: Puno Garcia (Director/Choreographer), Jamie Wilson (Associate Director), JM Cabling (Associate Choreographer), Miguel Urbino (Set), Kat Ibasco (Costumes), Cha See (Lighting), Megumi Katayama (Sound), and Farley Asuncion (Musical Direction).
"A Chorus Line" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC.
Photos: Joaquin Pagulayan
Christopher Mohnani, TGA executive director
Christopher Mohnani, TGA executive director
Jamie Wilson, associate director
Jamie Wilson, associate director
Karla Puno Garcia, director-choreographer
Jamie Wilson, Karla Puno Garcia
The company
Luca Olbes, Lissa deGuzman, Mikaela Regis, Stephen Vinas, and Michaela Marfori
Iya Villanueva, Mikaela Regis, and Michaela Marfori
Iya Villanueva
Lissa DeGuzman
The company
Rapah Manalo
Conrad Ricamora
Conrad Ricamora, Lissa deGuzman
Conrad Ricamora, Lissa deGuzman
Lissa deGuzman
Ken San Jose
Jordan Andrews
The company
Conrad Ricamora
Toots Tolentino, PR professional; Gilbert Kim Sancha, chief critic; Oliver Oliveros, regional editor; and Ginggay Joven dela Merced, Visions and Expressions PR
