Tanghalang Pilipino’s "Pingkian: Isang Musikal" returned to the stage this September, and if its 2024 debut was already stirring, this year’s revival blazes even brighter. Fiercer, sharper, and more urgent, it transcends the bounds of a historical musical and becomes a powerful reminder of what it truly means to fight for freedom.
I first watched "Pingkian" last year, and it sparked in me a profound sense of patriotism — a resolve to stand against injustice and honor the dreams of heroes who longed for a free and just nation. Seeing it again in 2025, against the backdrop of corruption scandals, political controversies, and widespread public frustration, made the experience feel even more necessary. This is more than a stage production; it is a call to action.
A revolutionary story reimagined
Written by Palanca Award-winner Juan Ekis, with music by Gawad Buhay-recognized composer Ejay Yat
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