Photo Flash: First Look at THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG, SPRING AWAKENING

9 Works Theatrical presents THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG (photo by Jory Rivera); Blue Repertory presents SPRING AWAKENING (photo by Niqui Turingan)

Manila, Philippines, February 9, 2013 -- 9 Works Theatrical's ("You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," "Sweet Charity") production of Marvin Hamlisch and Carol Bayer Sager's classic Broadway musical "They're Playing Our Song" (TPOS), directed by Robbie Guevara, opens this weekend at Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza in Makati City; Blue Repertory's ("Bare," "Little Shop of Horrors") production of Duncan Sheik's dark rock musical "Spring Awakening" (SA), directed by Andrei Nikolai Pamintuan, will follow suit when SA opens at Rizal Mini Theatre, Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City on Valentine's Day, February 14.

TPOS, which is based on Hamlisch and Sager's real-life romantic relationship, featuring the pop hit ditty "Fallin'," stars Nikki Gil, 2011 BroadwayWorld PH Awards' Best Actress in a Musical ("Sweet Charity"), Lorenz Martinez, James Stacey, Reb Atadero, Noel Rayos, Peachy Atilano, Anna Santamaria, and Jill Pena.

SA, which is based on the controversial 1892 German play of the same name by Frank Wedekind, tells the story of rebellious teenagers embarking on a turbulent journey of self-discovery, features young actors Gab Medina, Boo Gabunada, Bernice Reyes, Maronne Cruz, Nica del Rosario, Bym Buhain, Kenneth Keng, Air Paz, Tricia Allado, Tin Amante, Lara Antonio, Mikah Franco, Ian Hermogenes, Mikey Javier, David Mercado, Carlos Quiapo, Franco Ramos, Gala Sanchez, Arion Sanchez, RJ Santillan, Gabriel Perez, Darrell Uy, and Meg Yatco.

Jory Rivera, BroadwayWorld PH photographer, and Niqui Turingan, Blue Repertory photographer, bring you a first look at both productions.

Nikki Gil

Nikki Gil, Lorenz Martinez

Nikki Gil, Lorenz Martinez

Lorenz Martinez

Nikki Gil

Blue Repertory presents SPRING AWAKENING

Gab Medina, Bernice Reyes

Blue Repertory presents SPRING AWAKENING