A Musical for the Heart and Soul: HAPHOW Puts Filipino Values in the Spotlight
Musical for the Heart and Soul: HAPHOW Puts Filipino Values in the Spotlight | In a time when screens dominate and attention is fleeting, HAPHOW The Musical dares to bring us back to the heart of what truly matters, values, connection, and community Premiering on May 28, 2025 at The Theatre at Solaire, HAPHOW is an all-original, Broadway-style Filipino musical that reimagines theater as more than entertainment, it’s a call to remember who we are and who we’re becoming. The word HAPHOW is an acronym for six core values: Humility, Acceptance, Patience, Honesty, Open-Mindedness, and Willingness. These values are woven into a magical story set in the lush forest of Kalinaw, where a cast of colorful insect characters embark on personal journeys of growth, friendship, and courage. Along the way, they learn not just how to live with each other but how to live with purpose. Leading the cast is acclaimed Filipino singer and stage actor Gerald Santos, portraying HAPHOW himself, a character symbo...