Sam Concepcion, KD Estrada, Lead Male Cast in the Upcoming Musical ‘Bongga Ka, ‘Day! The Annie Batungbakal Musical’

MANILA, Philippines — In a recent announcement, Newport World Resorts, in association with VIVA Communications and The Philippine STAR, officially revealed male cast leading the upcoming original musical “Bongga Ka, ‘Day! The Annie Batungbakal Musical”.

With the announcement of an all-star lineup of today’s celebrated and new and fast-emerging theater heartthrobs, Sam Concepcion, KD Estrada, Jeff Moses, and Anthony Rosaldo, the production is shaping up to stay true to its title of becoming an explosion of pure “bongga” energy.

Sam Concepcion is one of Philippine entertainment’s most accomplished triple threats. Equally at home on the concert stage, television screen, and theater stage, Concepcion has built a remarkable career spanning over two decades.

Theater audiences most recently saw him as the wealthy aristocrat Daniel Beauxhomme in 9 Works Theatrical’s staging of “Once on This Island”, following his widely praised performance as Popoy in PETA’s blockbuster hit “One More Chance The Musical”. 

Concepcion takes on the role of Romer, described as a 27 year-old “cosmopolitan, flirty, and self-assured man”. He is a flight attendant who dabbles in photography. Coming from a well-off family, he is the only son of the owner of House of Pasion.

KD Estrada, whose growing theater career continues to excite audiences, comes fresh off a highly celebrated run of “Bagets The Musical”, where he starred as the well-off high schooler Arnel. He made his musical theater debut in 2023 in PETA’s award-winning zarzuela-comedy “Walang Aray”.

Estrada steps into the character of Burn, a down-to-earth folk-rock singer in his mid 20s. He is known for performing cover songs but dreams of making a name for himself through his own original music. Determined to get his big break, he sets out on a journey to achieve his dreams while balancing stability and his passion.

Jeff Moses continues to build momentum as one of the most promising young performers transitioning from television to theater. Best known to many viewers through his appearances in hit television dramas, Moses successfully made his stage debut in “Bagets The Musical”, where he portrayed the martial arts-loving Topee.

His natural charm and strong vocals quickly endeared him to audiences, making him a welcome addition to the world of “Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical.”

Anthony Rosaldo, remains a powerhouse vocalist and former The Clash finalist, who has become a familiar face in musical theater through a string of standout performances. In 2024, he starred as Roger Davis in the Manila revival of Jonathan Larson’s “Rent”. Before that, he made his theatrical debut as Young Hector in the long-running hit musical “Ang Huling El Bimbo” in 2023.

Together, these four performers bring a wealth of experience, charisma, and musicality to the production. With its leading men now unveiled, anticipation continues to build for what promises to be a bongga theatrical experience. More cast members will be revealed soon.

Newport World Resorts, in association with VIVA Communications and The Philippine STAR, reunites for “Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical” featuring Hotdog’s timeless hits that ultimately served as a purveyor in the Manila Sound reign in the Philippines.

The show, staged with PETA Plus, is slated to open in September 2026 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

Get first dibs on tickets by signing up for the waitlist now via https://newportworldresorts.com/bkd-waitlist. Ticket selling for Bongga Ka, ’Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical begins in July.

Learn more about the artists and the production through Newport World Resorts (@newportworldresorts), VIVA Communications Inc. (@vivaartistsagency), and The Philippine STAR (@philippinestar) on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Sign up for the waitlist now via https://newportworldresorts.com/bkd-waitlist to be the first in line for tickets.