Theater actress Gab Pangilinan to play lead role in 'Gabriela: The Musical'
Theater actress Gab Pangilinan has been cast as the lead in the upcoming original Filipino musical 'Gabriela: The Musical'. The production, directed by Mikko Angeles, is scheduled to run from November to December 2026 at Hyundai Hall in Quezon City.
Why it matters
It highlights the growth of the original Filipino musical theater scene and the continued cultural focus on historical figures like Gabriela Silang.
Gab Pangilinan / Facebook Musical theater actress Gab Pangilinan is set to portray Filipino heroine Gabriela Silang in the upcoming Gabriela: The Musical .
Supporting her from the wings are the same team who put up another original Filipino musical, Bar Boys: The Musical.
For Gabriela , the book and lyrics are by Pat Valera, the music and musical direction are by Myke Salomon, and the direction is by Mikko Angeles.
Running from Nov. 13 to Dec. 6, 2026 at Hyundai Hall, Aret in Quezon City, the original Filipino musical revolves around "the story of a woman in love, a grieving warrior, and the kind of leader we continue to yearn for today," as announced by Barefoot Theatre Collaborative, the producer of the musical.
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