MANILA,
PHILIPPINES – Rak is back! Rak of Aegis, the Philippine Educational
Theater Association’s (PETA) comedy-musical featuring chart-topping Aegis hits
returns to the PETA PHINMA Theater stage this coming June to August.
Last
January, the PETA original production broke box office records. From an initial
line-up of 36 shows, Rak of Aegis ended its
first run with seven more sold out performances. The musical drew in crowds of theatergoers, including secret Aegis
fanatics and theater virgins, who were wowed, touched and exhilarated by the
show’s riveting music and heartwarming performances. Rak of Aegis’ massive following proves that this
timely tale of hope, resilience and original Filipino rock tugs at the hearts
of Pinoy audiences like no other.
Rak of Aegis brought not
only theater lovers but musical icons and prominent personalities to the
theater. OPM President Ogie Alcasid,
upon watching the show, stressed the importance of supporting music that’s sariling atin: “A show like Rak of Aegis is an
embodiment of what we have to do as Filipinos – suportahan, tangkilikin at
ipagbunyi po natin ang ating sariling musika!”
Rak’s popularity
was even harnessed to raise funds for the survivors of typhoon Yolanda by
several groups who organized benefit shows of the musical.
For its
second run, Rak of Aegis is scheduled
to have 67 more performances at the PETA PHINMA stage from June 20-August 31,
every Thursday to Saturday. Fans of the musical as well as those who will watch
it for the first time can expect the stellar performances of power couple Isay
Alvarez-Seña and Robert Seña, and break-out star Aicelle Santos as they revisit
their roles for this re-run. Audiences should also be on the lookout for
exciting interpretations by both old and new cast members.
Rak of Aegis, is a
playlist of chart-topping songs by the iconic Aegis band such as
"Luha," "Halik," and "Basang-basa sa Ulan". The
team consisting of playwright Liza Magtoto, PETA artistic director Maribel
Legarda, (both were responsible for another PETA hit “Care Divas”), and
actor-musician Myke Solomon, brilliantly placed the songs together to tell the
story of a flooded subdivision and the lives of its love-struck residents.
The Rak of Aegis cast includes Kalila Aguilos,
Kakai Bautista, Neomi Gonzales, Jerald Napoles, Pepe Herrera, Myke Salomon,
Poppert Bernadas, Nor Domingo, Julienne Mendoza, Ron Alfonso, Phillip Palmos,
Gold Villar, Gimbey Dela Cruz, Jet Barrun, Paeng Sudayan, Carlon Matobato and
John Moran.
The re-run also features new cast members, Kimverlie
Molina as Aileen, Oj Mariano as Kiel, Arnel Ignacio as Fernan and Jimmy Marquez
as Jewel. Joining the ensemble are choreographer Gio Gahol and Abigail Sulit.
Catch Rak of Aegis at the PETA Phinma Theater from June
20-August 30, every Thursday 8:00pm, Friday-Sunday 3:00pm and 8:00pm. For
ticket reservations go to www.ticketworld.com.ph, or call TicketWorld at 891-9999. You may also contact
PETA at 725-6244 or 0917-5765400 or email petatheater@gmail.com.
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| The Cast of Rak of Aegis. |
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| The Cast of Rak of Aegis. |
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| The whole cast of Rak of Aegis. |
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| Arnel Ignacio, Isay Alvarez and Aicelle Santos. |
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