PHOTO FLASH: Meet the Cast of MAXIE THE MUSICALE; Show Opens 11/9

Manila, Philippines, October 21, 2013-- Jayvhot Galang (Maximo Oliveros), Roeder Camañag and Nazer Salcedo (alternating as Paco Oliveros), Jojo Riguerra (Victor Perez), Al Gatmaitan and OJ Mariano (alternating as Boy Oliveros), and Jay Gonzaga (Bogs Oliveros) lead the cast of new original Filipino musical "Maxie: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros," which is based on Michiko Yamamoto's screenplay for ufo Picture's critically acclaimed independent film "Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros" ("The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros").

The screen-to-stage adaptation of "Maximo Oliveros," featuring book and lyrics by Nicolas B. Pichay, music by William Elvin Manzano, JJ Pimpinio, and Janine Santos, and direction and choreography by Dexter M. Santos, tells the story of Maxie, a gay teen, who belongs to a family of crooks living in a downtown community where daily living has been a struggle to its settlers.

Joining the lead cast are Aaron Ching (Nar), Nomer Limatog, Jr. (Leslie), Teetin Villanueva (Monique), Eo De Guzman and Merdin Mojica (alternating as Peter), and Greg de Leon (Chief Dominguez), Ruth Alferez, John Paul Basco, Jules Dela Paz, Irene Delarmente, Elliot Eustacio, Karyl Factora, Jim Andrew Ferrer, Francelle Fetalvero, Al Bernard Garcia, Jeffrey Hernandez, Ronah Rostata, and Christian Velarde.

The world premiere of "Maxie the Musical" is set Saturday, November 9; it will run until Friday, December 8 at PETA Theater Center (5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City).

For tickets, call 63917-842-7346 or email maximooliverosmusical@yahoo.com. You may also call both TicketWorld 632-891-9999 and SM Tickets 632-470-2222 outlets.

BroadwayWorld.com is one of the media sponsors of "Maxie The Musical." Expect a ticket lottery on the show's closing weekend!

By the way, the author is not related to Maximo Oliveros.

Photos by Bit by Bit Company

Jayvhot Galang

Jojo Riguerra

Al Gatmaitan, Jayvhot Galang, Jay Gonzaga

Jay Gonzaga, Nazer Salcedo, Jayvhot Galang, Al Gatmaitan

Jojo Riguerra, Jayvhot Galang

MAXIE THE MUSICALE Ensemble

Nomer Limatog, Eo De Guzman, Jayvhot Galang, Teetin Villanueva

Greg de Leon, Jayvhot Galang, Nazer Salcedo

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