Manila, Philippines—The nostalgia-fueled phenomenon "Bagets The Musical" concludes its run at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre today, March 22, 2026. A vibrant coming-of-age story set in 1984 ...

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MANILA, Philippines — For over 40 years, the music and moments on the “Bagets” film have become part of Philippine pop culture. With songs and storylines that have become anthems and themes that ...

From left: Sam Shoaf as Topee, Noel Comia Jr. as Gilbert, Milo Cruz as Tonton, Ethan David as Arnel, and Andres Muhlach as Adie at the opening night of’ Bagets The Musical’ Bagets The Musical opened ...

STAGING a beloved Filipino coming-of-age tale four decades after the original film came out could be considered a no-brainer in 2026, given how nostalgia is the big thing in different forms of ...

For a teenage boy on the path to manhood, the first impulse is to look to his father as a role model. But in the neon-soaked, synth-laden world of “Bagets The Musical,” the reality isn’t that simple.

We all know Auld Lang Syne from bleary-eyed New Year’s Eve renditions, but have you ever wondered exactly what the words mean, and where they come from? And what about the tune? Most of us will know ...

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For over four decades, the film “Bagets” has remained one of Philippine cinema’s most iconic coming-of-age stories. The characters Adie, Topee, Tonton, Arnel and Gilbert have lived on in popular ...

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