Newport World Resorts is opening its stage doors to fresh talent as it mounts two major productions — “Shrek The Musical” and “Bagets The Musical” — at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Aspiring performers now have the opportunity to join the cast of these exciting shows through upcoming open auditions.
Shrek The Musical brings its ogre-sized spectacle to the Newport Performing Arts Theater starting October 31. PHOTOS FROM NEWPORT WORLD RESORTS
Calling all princesses
Happily ever after begins at the swamp as Shrek The Musical brings its ogre-sized spectacle to the Newport Performing Arts Theater starting October 31.
Before its grand opening, the production is looking for girls to play the roles of Young Fiona (ages 10 to 12) and Teen Fiona (ages 14 to 16). Open call auditions will be held on July 19 and 20 (Saturday and Sunday) at the Academy for Leisure and Tourism (ALT), 2F Horizon Centre, 100 Andrews Ave., Newport City, Pasay.
Registration runs from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, with auditions from 1 to 5 p.m.
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Auditionees must prepare to sing “I Know It’s Today” and demonstrate a soprano vocal range from B3 to C#5. Applicants should also submit a CV, a 3R headshot, and a full-body photo, and fill out a registration form.
Rehearsals begin on August 18, 2 from 2 to 9 p.m., extending to 11 p.m. during Tech Week, with performances scheduled from October to December.
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Shrek The Musical is based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori. The Broadway hit was originally produced by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, and is presented in Manila through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), New York.
Tickets are available at Ticketworld, the Newport World Resorts Box Office, and Helixpay. For inquiries or block bookings, contact Customer Care at 7908-8888 or email [email protected].
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Auditions are also now open for “Bagets The Musical,” the stage adaptation of the iconic 1984 coming-of-age Filipino film.
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Auditions will be held on July 14 (1 to 6 p.m.) and July 15 (1 to 4 p.m.) at the PETA Theater Center Studios in Quezon City. Interested applicants must complete the official online form by July 10 and submit a CV, headshot, and full-body photo.
Casting is open to male and female performers aged 15 to 50 who can sing, act, and dance. Auditionees must prepare 16 bars each of a pop ballad, an upbeat 1980s song, and a dance routine.
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Principal roles include Tonton, Adie, Gilbert, Topee, and Arnel, along with ensemble parts for classmates, teachers, and family members.
Bagets The Musical will run from January 23 to March 2026 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. The show will rehearse from November 2025 until opening, with performances every Friday to Sunday.
For more details, visit https://newportworldresorts.com/bagets-musical and follow @newportworldresorts and @nwr.musicals on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
