‘Buruguduystunstugudunstuy: Ang Parokya ni Edgar Musical’ reveals cast and creative team

The “Barkada” is now complete!

The full cast and creative team of the highly-anticipated “Buruguduystunstugudunstuy: Ang Parokya ni Edgar Musical” are here.

The newest all-Filipino musical from Newport World Resorts’ production outfit Full House Theater Company (FHTC) will present an all-female lead cast of Kyle Napuli, Marynor Madamesila, Tex de Leon, and Natasha Cabrera.

Supporting cast members include Noel Comia, Pepe Herrera, Jasper Jimenez, and Nicco Manalo.

Joining the roster of performers are Iya Villanueva, Maronne Cruz, Teetin Villanueva, Miah Canton, Cara Barredo, Liway Perez, Cheska Quimno, Paulina Luzuriaga, Julia Serad, Sarah Facuri, Jillian Ita-as, Chaye Mogg, Mikaela Regis as members of the female ensemble including Aixia Mallary as female swing.

Jules Dela Paz, Rapah Manalo, Stephen Viñas, Boo Gabunada, Jep Go, Khalil Tambio, Neo Rivera, Francis Gatmaytan, Mark Anthony Grantos, MC Dela Cruz, Franco Ramos, Red Nuestro, Ralph Oliva, and Jim Ferrer are part of the male ensemble together with Rofe Villarino as male swing.

Featuring iconic songs from one of the nation’s most well-loved rock bands, Parokya ni Edgar, the upcoming production will bring back director Dexter M. Santos and artistic directors Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Michael Williams.

Critically acclaimed and versatile writer Rody Vera joins the creative team as playwright along with musical genius Ejay Yatco as the musical director and arranger. Choreographer Stephen Viñas, set designer Lawyn Cruz, lights designer Monino Duque, costume designer Raven Ong, video designers Ga Fallarme and Joyce Garcia, and sound designer Arvy Dimaculangan will bring the musical’s world to life.

Preparations now in full swing for “Buruguduystunstugudunstuy: Ang Parokya ni Edgar Musical,” which will debut at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in 2024.

Parokya ni Edgar, one of the Philippines’ most iconic bands, is composed of Chito Miranda, Gab Chee Kee, Buwi Meneses, Darius Semaña, Dindin Moreno, and Vinci Montaner.

“Buruguduystunstugudunstuy” is Parokya’s debut album released in 1997. It is home to the OPM classics “Harana,” “Silvertoes,” “Sayang,” and “Please Don’t Touch My Birdie.”

More of the band’s hits include “Your Song,” “Pangarap Lang Kita,” “Gitara,” and “Halaga.”

The Parokya musical was first announced during the final curtain call of “Ang Huling El Bimbo” last July. The cast sang “Harana.” As they were performing, symbols flashed on the screen behind them, representing some of the band’s top hits.

A contest was held for fans to guess the jukebox musical’s title, where the lucky ones will receive an exclusive invitation to a special preview of the show ahead of its public premiere. Winners will be announced on NWR Musical’s Facebook page.

— Nika Roque/LA, GMA Integrated News