The Sandbox Collective continues its 2025 season with a powerful new staging of the Tony-nominated musical “Side Show” about the legendary conjoined Hilton twins.
Following the critical success of its productions of Little Shop of Horrors and Next to Normal, the Sandbox Collective is set to captivate audiences once again with Side Show: The Musical. The production tells the fictional story inspired by the real-life conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton, who rose to fame in the vaudeville circuit during the 1920s and ’30s. The musical explores themes of love, acceptance, and the pursuit of dreams against overwhelming odds.
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Side Show Features A Cast of Philippine Theater Royalty
The production features an impressive ensemble of both seasoned veterans and rising stars from the Philippine theater scene. Taking on the challenging dual roles of the Hilton twins are four powerhouse performers working in alternating pairs. Tanya Manalang (Miss Saigon on the West End, as well as the original Joy in Ang Huling El Bimbo) co-stars with Gawad Buhay and Aliw Award nominee Marynor Madamesila. They will alternate with Molly Langley (finalist on season six of The Clash) and Krystal Cane.
Additionally, comedy icon Jon Santos (Bawat Bonggang Bagay) steps into the role of The Boss.
Alternating in the role of Terry Connor, the love interest of Daisy, are Reb Atedero and CJ Navato. Sharing the role of Buddy Foster, the love interest of Violet, are Vien King and Tim Pavino. Alternating the role of Jake, a friend of the Hilton twins, are Marvin Ong and Joshua Cabiladas.
Behind the Curtain of Side Show
Side Show: The Musical will be directed by The Sandbox Collective’s managing artistic director Toff de Venecia, with Ejay Yatco serving as musical director. The production features a comprehensive creative team including Mark Dalacat as assistant director and set designer, Carlos Siongco as costume designer, Gabo Tolentino as lighting designer, and JM Cabling as choreographer.
The musical, which received multiple Tony Award nominations during its original 1997 Broadway run, promises to deliver both spectacular performances and intimate storytelling that The Sandbox Collective has become known for.
Performance Details
Side Show: The Musical opens on July 26, 2025, and will run until August 16, 2025, at the Power Mac Center Spotlight Black Box Theater in Circuit Makati. Tickets are available online at https://ticket2me.net/sandboxsideshow.
Photos courtesy of The Sandbox Collective.
