Iconic orange sofa, Monica's kitchen recreated for Manila's 'Friends' experience
KELOWNA, Canada — Manila will be the first Asian stop of the popular "The Friends Experience," where Filipino fans will get to immerse themselves in the lives of Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Ross, Chandler, and Joey.
"The Friends Experience" is a collaboration between Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Original X Productions (OGX), and Warner Bros. Television Group, which offers an even closer look at the popular sitcom through life-sized recreated sets, replica costumes and props, and behind-the-scenes content.
The Experience has hit more than 30 locations in the United States, Europe, and Australia — with flagship locations in New York City, London, and Las Vegas — but "The Friends Experience: The One in Manila" will be the very first stop in Asia.
OGX's chief executive officer Stacy Moscatelli said in a statement the company was excited to introduce "The Friends Experience" to Asia by debuting in Manila, welcoming fans to Central Perk's famous orange sofa.
"The Experience invites guests to step into the world of the iconic series, relive favorite moments, and celebrate it like never before," Moscatelli added.
"The Friends Experience: The One in Manila" will run from October 8 to November 30 at The Space at Solaire in Parañaque, courtesy of GMG Productions.
Carlos Candal, chief of GMG Productions, described The Experience as an incredible opportunity to celebrate "one of television's most beloved series with fans in the Philippines."
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"'Friends' has created generations of laughter and connection, and we're thrilled to offer an experience that allows fans to experience the show in a whole new way," Candal said.
Apart from Central Perk — which will be fully recreated — fans can enjoy more sets like Monica's kitchen and the iconic park fountain from the intro.
There will be photo opportunities with Monica and Rachel's purple door, Chandler and Joey's recliners, and the sofa that Ross needed to "PIVOT!"
Afterwards, fans can purchase mementos of their visit from a retail store selling exclusive merchandise.
Tickets for "The Friends Experience: The One in Manila" go on sale today, September 9, via TicketWorld. Discounts are available for UnionBank of the Philippines cardholders until October 7, just before the Experience stars.
"Friends" ran for 10 seasons starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, and Matt LeBlanc as the titular group living in New York.
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