PETA’s Walang Aray Musical Cast Recording Now Available on Spotify!

 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is proud to announce that the Official Cast Recording of the hit musical Walang Aray, is now available for streaming on Spotify. This monumental release has been expertly crafted in partnership with one of the country’s premier full-service audio production houses, Soundesign Manila.

Rody Vera’s Walang Aray is a contemporary adaptation of Severino Reyes’ classic zarzuela Walang Sugat, returning with sharper satire, deeper emotional stakes, and bold new interpretations. Blending humor, romance, and political commentary, Walang Aray continues to resonate with audiences as it explores the intersection of love and resistance. As the flagship production of PETA’s 58th season, themed Love and Power, this restaging features a more comedic, more subversive, and bolder and biting Walang Aray while retaining its heartwarming core.

The cast recording’s release allows Pinoy theater fans to relive the show’s infectious musical catalog any time, anywhere. The original cast recording will feature popular tracks composed by award-winning composer and musical director Vince Lim, such as “Pangako 'Yan,” “Luv U 4 Ever,” “Tipo Kong Lalaki,” “Walang Aray Finale,” “Huwag Mo Akong Saktan,” “Front Act,” and a newly released song, “Tumindig at Lumaban” mashed up with the rousing Act 1 ender, “Bayan Ko.” 

This recording also marks a proud collaboration with Soundesign Manila. The company is celebrated for its comprehensive services, including sound design, engineering, composition, arrangement, voice casting, and soundtrack production across multiple musical genres. Since 1997, Soundesign Manila has been at the forefront of audio production in the Philippines, collaborating with top-tier clients in advertising, media, and entertainment. Their award-winning work consistently sets the standard for sonic storytelling and innovation. Their creative vision and technical mastery were integral in capturing Walang Aray’s vibrant musicality for this recording.

“At Soundesign Manila, we believe in the transformative power of music and sound. Walang Aray’s cast recording was a way for us to support the arts and the art of doing original music for theater,” said Raul Blay, Soundesign Manila’s President and Founder.

Stream the Walang Aray Official Cast Recording via Spotify by searching “Walang Aray Cast Recording,” or follow the direct link, bit.ly/WA2025CastRecording.   Walang Aray runs from August 28 to October 12, 2025, at the PETA Theater. For more show information, follow PETA’s social media pages: @petatheater.  Tickets are available via ticket2me.net.

AWARD-WINNING FILIPINO MUSICAL ‘WALANG ARAY’ RETURNS WITH REFRESHED STAGING AND AN EXCITING CAST LINEUP

QUEZON CITY, Philippines—Tumindig at Umibig…PA MORE! Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) brings back Rody Vera’s award-winning hit comedy musical, Walang Aray, a witty and hilarious reimagining of Severino Reyes’ classic zarzuela Walang Sugat, from August 29 to October 12, 2025, at the PETA Theater Center.

Walang Aray had a total of 58 shows in 2023 alone, having staged two runs in just one year due to insistent public demand. The musical also dominated the 2024 Gawad Buhay Awards, winning eight major awards, including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Ensemble Performance for a Musical, Outstanding Stage Direction for a Musical (Ian Segarra), Outstanding Book of a Musical (Rody Vera), Outstanding Original Score (Vince Lim and Rody Vera), and Outstanding Choreography (Gio Gahol). Walang Aray also bagged the major awards in the female performance categories, with Neomi Gonzales winning the Female Featured Performance in a Musical award and Shaira Opsimar taking home the Female Lead Performance in a Musical.

The rerun is a fitting kick-off for PETA’s 58th theater season with its theme of Love and Power. Coming back with a sharper text and refreshed staging, Director Ian Segarra, now joined by Associate Director Norbs Portales, breathes new life into the beloved musical without taking away any of its original appeal.  

Rody Vera’s script will continue to underscore the play’s messages of resistance and romance while being enhanced with updated contemporary references. Vince Lim, who grabbed Gawad Buhay for Outstanding Original Score, adds a playful new song to Walang Aray’s infectious pop musical catalog. 

The refreshed edition of Walang Aray also features an exciting lineup of new cast members among its original award-winning lead cast. Gio Gahol and Jon Abella return as Tenyong, with Shaira Opsimar and Marynor Madamesila reprising their role as Julia. One of the fresh faces joining the cast is triple-threat artist Lance Reblando, who debuts as the feisty and endearing zarzuela star Julia.

They are joined by original cast members Bene Manaois (Miguel), Kiki Baento (Monica), Carlon Matobato (Lucas), Neomi Gonzales (Juana), Gie Onida and Csairus Habla (Don Tadeo), Johnnie Moran (Padre Alfaro), and the quick-witted and sharp supporting cast, Jarred Jaicten, Gerard Dy, Yeyin de la Cruz, Ayla Garcia, and Ada Tayao.

Walang Aray also welcomes a powerhouse roster of new cast members, which includes theater favorites and triple-threat performers: Rendell Sanchez (Miguel), Divine Aucina (Monica), Gold Villar-Lim (Juana), and Roi Calilong (Padre Alfaro). Also joining the cast as ensemble members are James Lanante, MC Dela Cruz, Bomba Ding, Otep Madriaga, Miah Canton, Matel Patayon, and Zoe Damag.

Two Philippine pop culture icons, Jolina Magdangal and Ice Seguerra, add more excitement to the already outstanding cast lineup. Magdangal joins the cast as the quirky and over-the-top Doña Juana, while Seguerra plays the loyal and playful sidekick of Tenyong, Lucas.

Tickets for the show will be available starting June 28 via ticket2me.net.

An exclusive and discounted pre-sale for Metrobank credit cardholders will run from June 28 until July 1, 2025. The public sale starts on July 2, 2025. Ticket prices are as follows: P2,500 (VIP Front and VIP Elevated), P2,000 (Orchestra Center and Balcony Center), P1,500 (Orchestra Side), and P1,200 (Balcony Side).

Walang Aray is produced by PETA in partnership with Indie.Go Media, together with Metrobank. 

For partnerships and show-buying inquiries, contact Mitch Go at 0917-539-1112 or email PETA at petatheater@gmail.com. For more information about Walang Aray, follow PETA’s social media pages: @petatheater.