Theatre Group Asia Announces Its Full Cast for A Chorus Line

"I Hope I Get It."

Life-imitates-art audition that span from New York, Manila, Cebu, Bacolod and Davao for Theatre Group Asia's production of A Chorus Line slated on March 2026.

Headed by Emmy Award-winner and Broadway maven Karla Puno Garcia, who will direct and choreograph the musical; she is joined by Conrad Ricamora as Zach; and Lissa de Guzman as Cassie.

The full cast who has undergone rigorous auditions and battled for a place in the lineup includes:

Renee Albulario as Diana Morales, is a New York-based artist whose Broadway credits include assistant director for Just In Time and assistant choreographer for Here Lies Love, and performer in David Byrne's Americal Utopia.

Angelo Soriano as Mike Costa is a Manila-born performer who has shared the stage with Lea Salonga, Vina Morales, Justin Bieber, Zendaya and Macy Gray. His Broadway credits includes- Aladdin: The Musical and Here Lies Love.

Michaela Marfori as Bebe Benzenheimer who hails from Orlando has several Broadway National Tour roles in her belt that includes West Side Story, MJ the Musical and Frozen. She also has TV appearances such as the 78th Tony Awards, Saturday Night Live, Disney's Magical Christmas Day Parade and Eurydice.

Jordan Andrews as AI DeLuca is a Pinoy Big Brother S10 alumni "Musical Dream Chaser" who made his West End debut as Tam in Miss Saigon, followed by The King and I. Local credits: Joseph the Dreamer, Ang Huling El Bimbo, Spelling Bee, Rent, Once on This Island, Tabing Ilog: The Musical, and Shrek the Musical.

Rapah Manalo as Richie Walters was in Shrek the Musical, Ang Huling El Bimbo, Delia D., Buruguduystunstugudunstuy, Snow White and the Prince, Mula Sa Buwan, Bar Boys: A New Musical, and Coriolano.

Ken San Jose as Mark Anthony is a Fil-Am dancer, singer and choreographer who rose to prominences on World of Dance Philippines. He has worked with Matt Steffanina and WildaaBeast Adams, is a member of Supahdance, and has performed in Joseph the Dreamer and Mark Tuan's tour in LA, Korea and China.

Stephen Vinas as Bobby Mills is a Gawad Buhay Award winner who landed roles in Shrek the Musical, Delia D., Ang Huling El Bimbo, Carousel, Alice in Wonderland, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Next to Normal, Little Shop of Horrors, Dani Girl, Mula sa Buwan, Lapu-Lapu, Newsies, Sandosenang Sapatos, and Tabing Ilog: The Musical.

Mikaela Regis as Sheila Bryant is also a playright whose work was nominated for Best Original Script in Gawad Buhay Awards. She played roles in Shrek the Musical, Delia D., Buruguduystunstugudunstuy, Quomodo Desolata Es?, Bar Boys: A New Musical, Mula Sa Buwan and Dekada '70.

Iya Villanueva as Maggie Winslow trained in ballet and jazz at the Bacolod Dance Academy and Garcia-Sanchez School of Dance. Her credits include: Ang Huling El Bimbo, Buruguduystunstugudunstuy, Mula Sa Buwan, The Bodyguard the Musical, Liwanag Sa Dilim, Joseph the Dreamer and Si Faust.

Universel Ramos as Paul San Marco is a former dance captain of Glendale High's award-winning team and EDGE Performing Arts Center scholar. He recently made his Manila debut as Oberon/Theseus in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Richardson Yadao as Larry, is a two-time Gawad Buhay awardee, dancer, educator and choreographer. He has danced for the Alice Reyes Dance Philippines, Royal Caribbean Productions, Ballet Philippines, Romancon Dance Company, Filipinescas Dance Company, Vela Damian School of Ballet, Maquiling Ballet and Manila Dance Center. His theatre performances include Rama Hari, Mabining Mandirigma, Manhid, The BodyGuard: The Musical and A Christmas Carol.

Julio Laforteza as Don Kerr. He began training at age 7 under Sofia Zobel Elizalde, James and Liesl Laforteza and PJ Rebullida. An NYU Tisch scholar, he is the Associate Director of Galaw Co Dance Theatre and faculty at Studio Dance by Lina.

Brie Chappell as Val Clark. Trained at Tiring Park School for the Performing Arts and The Urdang Academy, his theatre credits include: Made in Dagenham, Jane Eyre and The Album: Skool Edition.

Sam Libao as Kristine Urich trained with Steps Dance Studio, La Salle Dance Company, and G-Force. Theatre credits include Joseph the Dreamer and Once on This Island.

Alyanna Wijangco as Judy Turner performed in Shrek the Musical and Delia D., and Jepoy and the Magic Circle.

Jessica Carmona as Connie Wong is a New York-based Fil-Am performer and NAAP member who has trained at Juilliard, Carnegie Mellon and the Point Park Conservatory.

Luca Olbes as Gregory Gardner. A high school senior who has appeared in Footloose, The Addams Family, High School Musical and Ballet Philippines' The Nutcracker.

Jim Ferrer as Butch Barton. His UK credits include Here Lies Love and Matilda. Here in the Philippines, he was part of Saturday Night Fever, Tarzan, Legally Blonde, Newsies, Oz, Alice in Wonderland, The Quest for the Adarna and Camp Rock. He is also the former dance captain for Joseph the Dreamer and choreographer for Legally Blonde and Si Faust.

Winchester Lopez as Tom Tucker. Part of Miss Saigon’s UK International Tour, Danish production, and Austrian run (as dance captain). Recently Dance Supervisor for Miss Saigon Australia and Asia, and appeared in The Bodyguard The Musical.

Rofe Villarino as Victor Vickers. Trained in dance and voice at Mandaue City School for the Arts, performing with the MCSFA Dance Company and Children’s Choir. Credits: Shrek the Musical, Delia D., Ang Huling El Bimbo, Mula Sa Buwan, and the international tour of Siddhartha the Musical.

Lord Kristofer Logmao as Frank. A multidisciplinary performer and former UPeepz world champion, with credits in Shrek the Musical, Delia D., and major theme-park productions. Associate Choreographer for select Full House Theater Company shows.

Paulina Luzuriaga as Tricia. Trained at Steps Dance Studio and CityDance Conservatory (Washington, D.C.). Debuted in Peter Pan the Musical and recently appeared in Ang Parokya ni Edgar: Buruguduystunstugudunstuy.

Anna del Prado as Lois Dillettente. Performed for five years at Hong Kong Disneyland’s Mickey and the Wondrous Book. Recently starred as Kasing in Pulang Langob and has sung and danced in concerts for Gary Valenciano and SB19.

Vince Denzel Sarra as Roy. Also known as “Bomba Ding,” he is a dancer and drag performer from the House of Ding. Theater credits include Delia D., and Walang Aray.

Franco Ramos (Swing). A De La Salle–CSB Technical Theater scholar with over a decade of experience. Known for Gaya Sa Pelikula, he recently appeared in Shrek the Musical, Delia D., and Jepoy and the Magic Circle.

Anyah de Guzman (Swing). A Fil-Am performer trained at Osceola County School for the Arts, earning acting nominations for Guys & Dolls and West Side Story. Philippine credits include Snow White and The Prince and Zsazsa Zaturnnah.

A landmark of American musical theatre, A Chorus Line celebrates its 50th Anniversary by continuing to shine a spotlight on the ensemble—the unsung heroes of every show. Following 17 hopefuls vying for eight roles, it remains a timeless ode to ambition, sacrifice, and individuality.

Tickets are available via TicketWorld, priced from ₱900 to ₱5,500. The show runs March 12–29, 2026, with performances on Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.