By Adam Hetrick
Casting is now complete for the Manila premiere of the Tony-winning rock musical Spring Awakening, which is set to begin performances Sept. 25 in the Philippines.
As previously reported, New York-born Kelly Lati will appear as Wendla opposite Joaquin Valdes as Melchior and “Philippine Idol” finalist Miguel Mendoza as Georg. Chari Arespacochaga directs the musical for Atlantis Productions, which features a Filipino design team. Spring Awakening will run through Oct. 18 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium.
Newly added young cast members include Nicco Manalo (Moritz), Bea Garcia (Ilse), Nar Cabico (Ernst), JC Santos (Hanschen), Sitti Navaro (Marta), Yanah Laurel (Thea), Inno Martin (Otto), Miguel Mendoza (Georg), Ava Santos (Ana), as well as Philippine rock musician and stage actor Jett Pangan (Adult Male Roles) and stage and television actress Cheska Inigo (Adult Female Roles).
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