Tanghalang Pilipino's 'Pingkian: Isang Musikal' to stage additional shows in April

Tanghalang Pilipino's "Pingkian: Isang Musikal," which brings to life the unyielding, patriotic spirit of Emilio Jacinto, will stage two additional shows on April 12.

The one-day extension was announced during its final show at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez on Sunday.

The additional shows, which will be the final extension for the musical, will be held at the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

"Pingkian: Isang Musikal" stars Vic Robinson as Jacinto while Gab Pangilinan plays dual roles as Pingkian's wife Catalina de Jesus and as a spy named Florencio Reyes.

Also among the cast are Bituin Escalante as Josefa Dizon, Kakki Teodoro as Jose Rizal, Paw Castillo as Andres Bonifacio, Almond Bolante as Pio Valenzuela, Joshua Cadeliña as Lucio/Isyo, and Marco Viaña as Duktor.

The two-hour musical was written by Palanca Award-winning playwright Juan Ekis and Gawad Buhay-winning composer Ejay Yatco. 

"Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban," "Nasa Loob ang Himagsikan," "Pangarap Ko'y Kalayaan," and "Kalayaan" were just among the powerful songs in the musical.

Tickets for the musical are available via TicketWorld or Google Forms.

Ticket prices are P2,500 for Orchestra 1 and P1,800 for Orchetra 2. Balcony seats are P1,000 for the 3 p.m. show and P1,300 for the 8 p.m. show.