Repertory Philippines stages 'Jekyll & Hyde' the gothic pop musical
MANILA, Philippines - Repertory Philippines presents its much-awaited musical offering for 2012 with Jekyll & Hyde, a tale of love, redemption and the seductive power of evil adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1886 novella, with music by Frank Wildhorn and book and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse.
Jekyll & Hyde is set against the backdrop of Victorian London, with the respectable Dr. Jekyll who has begun to display alarmingly erratic behavior. From the gentle, humane Dr. Jekyll, his evil side emerges in the person of Mr. Hyde when he drinks a secret potion. The plot further becomes complex when a brutal figure haunts the city’s streets, committing assault and murder under the cloak of darkness and dismal London fog.
A legion of fans in Manila who have been called “Jekkies” will definitely enjoy the songs included in the musical like This Is the Moment, Someone Like You, A New Life, Alive, Take Me As I Am, Once Upon a Dream, In His Eyes and Dangerous Game.
Jekyll & Hyde features music by Frank Wildhorn, whose other Broadway credits include The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Civil War and Wonderland. A new North American tour for Jekyll & Hyde is set to begin at the Civic Theatre in San Diego, California on October 2, 2012 and will have a new Broadway revival in Spring 2013 with American idol finalist Constantine Maroulis in the title role.
Jekyll & Hyde is directed by Repertory Philippines’ associate artistic director and multi-awarded actress Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo.
Noted theater actors Michael Williams and Jett Pangan will alternate for the role of Dr. Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde, the brilliant but obsessive scientist with a sadistic alter ego.
Kalila Aguilos portrays the role of saucy actress Lucy Harris, the main attraction at “The Red Rat.”
Cris Villonco plays the role of Emma Carew, the sweet fiancée of Jekyll. Tricia Jimenez is part of the ensemble and understudy for the same role.
Junix Inocian plays the role of Gabriel John Utterson, Jekyll’s lawyer and friend.
Steve Cadd plays the role of Sir Danvers Carew, Emma’s father and chairman of the board of governors.
Jack Salud plays the role of Simon Stride, the secretary of the board of governors and Jekyll’s rival for Emma’s affections.
Reuben Uy plays the role of Lord Savage, a member of the board of governors.
Red Nuestro plays the role of Bishop of Basingstoke, a hypocritical, sadistic, sexually driven man of the cloth and a member of the board of governors.
Mayen Bustamante-Cadd plays the role of Lady Beaconsfield, the only female member of the board of governors.
Jamie Inocian plays the role of the Rt. Hon. Sir Archibald Proops, a member of the board of governors.
Oliver Usison plays the role of General Lord Glossop, a pompous retired army man and a member of the board of governors.
Jamie Wilson plays the role of Spider, a pimp and proprietor of “The Red Rat.”
Naths Everett plays the role of Nellie, the German prostitute / manageress of “The Red Rat.”
James Stacey plays the role of Poole, Jekyll’s loyal manservant.
The artistic and creative team of Jekyll & Hyde is led by Baby Barredo (artistic director), Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo (associate artistic director), Rem Zamora (assistant director), John Batalla (lighting designer), Joey Mendoza (set designer), Raven Ong (costume designer), and Onyl Torres (musical director).
The production staff is composed of Gidget Tolentino (production manager and sound engineer), Ayam Barredo (company manager), Perky Parong (stage manager), Pol Roxas (sound technician), Pablito Salvador (lighting technician) and Adul Lasin (set execution and scenic artist).
Co-presented by the City of Makati, Enderun Colleges, Bellaroca Island Resort and Spa, and Velvet, Jekyll & Hyde will run from March 16 to April 15, with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and matinee shows on Saturdays and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. All performances are at Onstage, Greenbelt 1, Makati City.
For tickets, inquiries and other information, call Repertory Philippines at 571-6926 or 571-4941 or e-mail info@repertory.ph. Tickets are also available thru Ticketworld at 891-9999 or www.ticketworld.com.ph.
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Jekyll & Hyde is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
