An epic ending to ‘Buruguduystunstugudunstuy’ Ang Parokya ni Edgar Musical

The cast, creative team, crew, and Newport World Resorts executives behind the absurdly magical Parokya-verse take their final bow on stage. 

It was a bittersweet night at the theater as the cast and crew of the fantastical world of ‘parkoya-verse’ staged the show for the final time this season. Over the course of only a few months and about 45 performances, the epic musical has transformed into one that has been beloved by the theatergoers, with sold-out shows and star-studded audiences in attendance. 

On the evening of June 23, the final curtain call brought back to the stage the entire cast, crew, and creatives that had dreamt up and brought to life what can only be described as an ‘acid-trip’ into the unknown. Director Dexter Santos took the opportunity to thank Newport World Resorts for staging the musical and for being a staunch supporter of Philippine performing arts. “We have witnessed a production that is highly visual and highly technical. Original Filipino works like these will never happen if we don’t have companies who will champion and will support the Filipino artists in every step of their way.”

Newport World Resorts President and CEO Nilo Rodriguez congratulated the entire Buruguduystunstugudunstuy Musical team as well as Newport Performing Arts Theater production outfit—Full House Theater Company (FHTC), Universal Records, the band that inspired such a world-class production–Parokya ni Edgar, and to the sponsors, partners, and show buyers for making this run a financial success. His message was punctuated by heartfelt gratitude, “And of course, a big thanks to you in the audience who joined us on our last show, and everyone who watched from the time we opened last April 26. Sana’y huwag kayong magsawa sa pagsuporta, dahil hindi kami magsasawang bigyan kayo ng magagandang palabas. Maraming, maraming salamat sa inyo.”

As part of the company's commitment to promote Philippine performing arts, Newport World Resorts Chairman Kevin Tan shared his plan to open the Philippines' first Grand Opera House within Westside City, a township located along the Entertainment City in Parañaque City. The opera house, having approximately 3,000 total seating capacity, is designed to “promote all sorts of performing arts, from musicals, theater, concerts, comedy, and even modern dance. We want to be the ‘Broadway of Asia’.”

To formally close out the chapter of ‘Buruguduystunstugudunstuy’ Ang Parokya ni Edgar musical, FHTC Co-Artistic Director and First Lady of Philippine Musicals Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo shared one final big surprise for audiences. On cue, a star of both film and stage, Phi Palmos boldly took center stage to belt out “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw”, a familiar tune to OPM connoisseurs. 

The surprise performance revealed Newport World Resorts’ 11th major theatrical production set to debut in 2025. The upcoming musical will feature songs from award-winning composer and record producer Jonathan Manalo including hits “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw,” “Patuloy ang Pangarap,” “Tara Tena,” “Pinoy Tayo”, “May Kasama Ka,” “Boom Panes,” “What U Want,” “Let It Loose,” “Never Give Up,” “Pagbigyang Muli”, “Kabataang Pinoy”, and more. Audiences can also look forward to brand new, original music composed exclusively for this production, bringing fresh and exciting sounds to the grand stage of Newport Performing Arts Theater. More must be revealed soon.


About Newport World Resorts (NWR):

Escape the ordinary at Newport World Resorts.

First established as the pioneer integrated resort in the Philippines in 2009, Newport World Resorts encompasses a newer and bigger world of extraordinary thrills within the bustling Newport City community. It is a one-stop, non-stop casino, hotels, and entertainment complex comprising two main wings, Newport Grand Wing and Newport Garden Wing that feature a wide array of gaming thrills and an innovative EPIC REWARDS program for members.

Centrally located within a prime tourism spot, right across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, Newport World Resorts boasts of the highest hotel room key count in a single property with five international hotel brands, MARRIOTT Hotel Manila, SHERATON Manila Hotel, HOTEL OKURA Manila, HILTON Hotel Manila, and HOLIDAY INN Express Manila-Newport City. The sprawling property also features a wide range of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) venues, including a three-story convention center that houses the country’s largest hotel ballroom, the Marriott Grand Ballroom.

At Newport World Resorts, entertainment and lifestyle options abound. The award-winning Newport Performing Arts Theater seats over 1,700 audiences for live entertainment from plays and musicals to concerts and amazing performances. Likewise, the Newport Grand Wing’s The Grand Bar and Lounge and the Newport Garden Wing’s Bar 360 and El Calle Food and Music Hall provide nightly live entertainment for guests and patrons. The Newport Mall features international luxury brands and the state-of-the-art Newport Cinemas. Also within Newport City, are over 50 restaurants and dining outlets offering a diverse selection of local and international cuisine, prepared by top Filipino and international chefs.

CONTACT:
Newport World Resorts Public Relations Office

10/F NECC Bldg., Newport City
Pasay, Metro Manila
Philippines 1309
www.newportworldresorts.com

Link to the official social media accounts of NWR Musicals

• Facebook - www.facebook.com/nwr.musicals
• Instagram - www.instagram.com/nwr.musicals
• TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@nwr.musicals
   

Creative team

Director Dexter Santos 

Assistant Director Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo  

Playwright Rody Vera 

Musical Director / Arranger Ejay Yatco 

Conductor Mickey Jacinto 

MPO Artistic Director Rodel Colmenar  

Choreographer Stephen Viñas 

Costume Designer Raven Ong 

Scenic Designer Lawyn Cruz 

Lights Designer Meliton Roxas Jr. 

Video Designers GA Fallarme and Joyce Anne S. Garcia 

Hair and Make Up Designer Johann de la Fuente  

Sound Engineer Rards Corpus 

Sound Designer Arvy Dimaculangan 

Lead cast

• Kyle Napuli as Aiza
• Marynor Madamesila as Jen
• Tex Ordoñez-De Leon as Norma
• Natasha Cabrera as Girlie
   

Supporting cast 

• Pepe Herrera as Mr. Suave
• Noel Comia as Tikmol
• Jasper Jimenez as Tito Ralph
• Nicco Manalo as Mang Jose
   

With featured roles

• Boo Gabunada as Buloy
• Jules De La Paz as Murlock
• Stephen Vinas as Gilbert Magat
• Rapah Manalo as Charvis Manabat
• MC Dela Cruz as Ric Mercaro
   

Female ensemble

• Cara Barredo
• Chaye Mogg
• Cheska Quimno
• Iya Villanueva
• Jillian Ita-As
• Julia Serad
• Liway Perez
• Maronne Cruz
• Miah Canton
• Mikaela Regis
• Paulina Luzuriaga
• Sarah Facuri
• Teetin Villanueva
   

Male ensemble

• Francis Gatmaytan
• Franco Ramos
• Jep Go
• Jim Ferrer
• Khalil Tambio
• Mark Anthony Grantos
• Neo Rivera
• Ralph Oliva
• Red Nuestro
   

Understudies and swings

• Ashlee Factor as the understudy for Aiza
• Katrine Sunga as the understudy for Jen
• Ring Antonio as the understudy for Norma
• Cara Barredo as the understudy for Girlie
• Albert Silos as the understudy for Tikmol
• Noel Rayos as the understudy for Mr. Suave and Tito Ralph
• Khalil Tambio as the understudy for Mang Jose
• Aixia Mallary as the female swing
• Rofe Villarino as the male swing

With the special participation of

• Karmi Santiago
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Newport World Resorts Chairman Kevin Tan shared his goal of making the country’s first Grand Opera House to be known as the ‘Broadway of Asia’.


Newport World Resorts President and CEO Nilo Rodriguez expressed his continued support for the Philippine performing arts.


Director Dexter Santos thanked the cast, creative team, crew and Newport World Resorts for making the show possible. 


The full cast and creative team of ‘Buruguduystunstugudunstuy’ Ang Parokya ni Edgar Musical together with Parokya ni Edgar members and family, Phi Palmos and Jonathan Manalo.


Phi Phalmos (center) sang “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw” as part of the surprise announcement of Newport World Resorts’ next musical.