Comedy icon and master impersonator Jon Santos reprises his role in Bawat Bonggang Bagay (BBB) as The Sandbox Collective, through its new arm Sandbox Co.labs, restages the hit one-act play for a limited run from June 14 to 22, 2025, at the Power Mac Center Spotlight Black Box Theater, Circuit Makati.
Presented in partnership with Ayala Land and Circuit Makati, BBB returns in celebration of Pride Month, following sold-out runs in 2023 and 2024. This marks Santos’ fourth time performing the role.
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A Filipino adaptation of Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe, translated by Guelan Luarca, BBB is an interactive play that gently tackles mental health, family, and hope.
Jenny Jamora returns as director, fresh from her Gawad Buhay win for Outstanding Stage Direction. The production team includes Marcel David, Mark Dalacat, Kiefer Sison, Arvy Dimaculangan, Yabs Yabut, GA Fallarme, KC Kane, Charyl De Guzman, and IJ Romero.
Following BBB, Jon Santos takes on the role of “The Boss” in Side Show: The Musical, opening July 26 to August 17, 2025, at the same venue.
Set in 1930s America, the musical tells the story of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton, who rise to fame in the vaudeville circuit. Santos opens the show as the charismatic ringmaster guiding the audience into their world.
Directed by Toff de Venecia, with Ejay Yatco as musical director, the creative team also includes Mark Dalacat, Carlos Siongco, Gabo Tolentino, and JM Cabling.
BBB Tickets are now available via TicketWorld: bit.ly/bbonggab25. Licensed through Concord Theatricals. Side Show ticketing, cast, and show buying details will be announced soon. Licensed through Concord Theatricals.
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