June theater calendar: A month of must-see productions
This June, Manila's stages are alive with global musicals, heartfelt dramas, bold queer stories, and fresh theatrical voices. And since we're already in the rainy season, instead of battling traffic and puddles, why not stay dry and cozy inside a theater?
From larger-than-life musicals to soul-stirring one-acts, Manila's June theater lineup proves that the stage is as alive and diverse as ever.
So grab your tickets, bring a friend (or go solo—why not?), and take shelter in stories that move, entertain, and inspire. After all, there's no better cure for gloomy skies than the magic of live performance.
If you're in the mood for Broadway journeys, emotional dramas, or dance spectacles, here are the shows bringing the spotlight to life.
Come From Away
June 6–29 • Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Circuit Makati
Tickets: P952.20 to P5,819 via TicketWorld
The internationally acclaimed Broadway musical returns with an all-Filipino cast, including Cathy Azanza-Dy, Caisa Borromeo, and Kapuso stars Gian Magdangal and Garrett Bolden.
Set in the days following 9/11, "Come From Away" tells the true story of a small Canadian town that welcomed over 7,000 passengers diverted to Newfoundland after the tragedy.
Choosing
June 6–15 • Doreen Black Box, Ateneo de Manila University
Tickets: P1,500 via Ticket2Me
This intimate queer drama, co-written by Liza Diño and Ice Seguerra explores love, identity, and personal choice through deeply personal storytelling.
Virgin Labfest XX: Hinog
June 11–29 • Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez, Cultural Center of the Philippines
Tickets: Available via TicketWorld
Now in its 20th year, the Virgin Labfest celebrates bold new writing with 12 fresh one-act plays, three revisited works, and four staged readings. It continues to serve as a vital platform for emerging Filipino playwrights and experimental theatre.
ART
June 13–21 • REP Eastwood Theater, Quezon City
Tickets: P3,000 (Orchestra Center), P2,500 (Orchestra Side) via TicketWorld
Repertory Philippines presents Yasmina Reza's Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy about three friends whose bond is tested over a seemingly blank painting. With Martin Sarreal, Brian Sy, and Freddy Saywer, this sharp and funny production questions taste, friendship, and the value of art.
Dalaga na si Maxie Oliveros: A Drag Musical Extravaganza
June 13–22 • Illumination Studio, Makati
Tickets: P1,000 (General Admission), P1,500 (VIP) via Ticket2Me
Maxie Oh returns in glittering form in this drag musical inspired by "Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros." Rising drag star Jamila Rivera leads a vibrant cast in a production that goes beyond Pride to explore queer joy, resilience, and authenticity.
Bawat Bonggang Bagay
June 14–22 • Power Mac Center Spotlight Blackbox Theater
Tickets: P1,500 via Ticket2Me
Jon Santos brings heartfelt humor and emotional depth to this Filipino adaptation of "Every Brilliant Thing." Tackling mental health with warmth and compassion, the solo performance lists life's small joys as reasons to keep going.
Grace
June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 • PETA Theater Center
Tickets: P1,800 (Regular), P1,500 (Student) via Ticket2Me
Floy Quintos' final play delves into the controversial 1948 Marian apparitions in Lipa, Batangas. With a stellar cast including Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino and Stella Cañete-Mendoza, "Grace" is a thoughtful meditation on belief, memory, and institutional doubt.
Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo
Until June 28 • Newport Performing Arts Theater
Tickets: P1,000 to P3,500 via TicketWorld
Delia, a bold and ambitious drag queen, takes center stage in this original musical featuring the hits of Jonathan Manalo. Played by Phi Palmos, Delia's story is one of dreams, chosen families, and the courage to live out loud.
—MGP, GMA Integrated News
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