Garrett Bolden marks Philippine theater debut in 'Rent The Musical'
After two theatrical shows abroad, Kapuso Soul Balladeer Garrett Bolden is finally set to make his Philippine theater debut in the Philippines as Tom Collins in 9 Works Theatrical's Rent The Musical this April.
Speaking with GMANetwork.com, Garrett admitted that he was still feeling nervous despite having experience in Guam as Beast in Beauty and the Beast and GI John Thomas in Miss Saigon.
"Every production, iba-iba ang treatment, e. Actually, I consider this as my very first, talagang professional na teatro talaga," he said.
"I mean, I've done it in Guam pero this time, I'm learning a lot. Iba 'yung proseso pero enjoy naman. May pressure kasi sometimes you need to keep up, especially when you have an alternate na kasama na nagpe-perform."
In Rent The Musical, Garrett's alternate as Tom Collins is seasoned theater actor Markki Stroem.
He added, "Mas naging learning process siya kasi you get to learn new things everytime na magra-run kayo."
Working with Garrett in Rent The Musical are fellow Kapuso singers Anthony Rosaldo, who will be portraying the role of Roger, and Thea Astley as Mimi.
"Siyempre, doon ako unang humugot ng strength to face this 'cause I know they're here with me, na we're all going to do this, and going to do this," he ended.
Rent opens at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza in Makati City on April 19. It will run until June 1, 2024.
Joining the three Kapuso stars are Molly Langley as Mimi, alternating with Thea; Ian Pangilinan and Reb Atadero alternating as Mark; Justine Peña and Jasmine Fitzgerald alternating as Maureen; Adrian Lindayag and Lance Reblando alternating as Angel; Mica Fajardo and Fay Castro alternating as Joanne; Markki Stroem as Benny; and Guji Lorenzana as Benny/Mr. John.
Also in the cast are Abi Sulit as Pam, Jordan Andrews as Gordono, Misha Fabian as Ally, Chesko Rodriguez and Paul Valdez alternating as Steve; Kai Banson as Alexi Darling, and Vyen Villanueva as Paul.
Tickets are now availabe at Ticket2Me.
MEANWHILE, CHECK OUT GARRETT BOLDEN'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JOURNEY IN THE GALLERY BELOW