A Fearless New Era for Filipino Musicals Begins with Newport World Resorts' Latest Offering "Delia D."

Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo roars to life at Newport World Resorts, marking a bold new milestone for Filipino original theater. A dazzling celebration of ambition and resilience, the Delia D. Musical proves that homegrown productions can rival the world’s best, with all the glitz, grit, and heart Filipino audiences deserve.

Since its April 25 opening, thousands of audiences, from avid theater fans to OPM enthusiasts, have been captivated by the musical. During the star-studded gala performance on May 2, the theater pulsed with excitement as celebrities, drag queens, cultural icons, and industry trailblazers gathered to witness the show.

At the center of the spectacle is Delia, a drag queen who dares to dream louder than society says she should. This story, fierce, humorous, and profoundly human, is brought to life through the music of Jonathan Manalo, the hitmaker behind anthems that have defined generations. In Delia D., Manalo’s most iconic songs, from "Paano Bang Magmahal" to "Tara Tena," are reborn alongside new originals, capturing the heartbeat of Filipino dreams in every note.

Directed by Dexter M. Santos, Delia D. Musical is the 11th major theatrical offering from Newport World Resorts’ production outfit, Full House Theater Company. The musical has become a vibrant, living celebration of OPM’s evolution, and a fearless leap forward for Philippine musical theater. With showstopping choreography, soaring vocals, and jaw-dropping stagecraft, Delia D. dared to be more. It has become a movement, a story of self-belief, and a reminder that the Filipino spirit shines brigƒcherryhtest when it sings its truth.

Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo runs until June 8 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Tickets are now available at SM Tickets, TicketWorld, HelixPay, and Newport World Resorts Box Office: PHP 3,500 (SVIP), PHP 3,000 (VIP), PHP 2,500 (GOLD), PHP 1,800 (SILVER), and PHP 1,000 (BRONZE). 

For inquiries, contact Customer Care at 7908-8888 or 0917-872-8237 or email info@fhtcentertainment.com. For bulk purchases and show buyers, reach out to the Newport World Resorts National Sales Team via James Rodriguez at 0917 829 2173 or Jan Paulo San Jose at 0917 810 5031.

For more information on ‘Delia D.: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo’, visit www.newportworldresorts.com and follow @newportworldresorts and @nwr.musicals on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. 

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About Newport World Resorts:

First established as the pioneer integrated resort in the Philippines in 2009, Newport World Resorts encompasses a newer and bigger world of extraordinary thrills within the bustling Newport City community. It is a one-stop, non-stop casino, hotels, and entertainment complex comprising two main wings, Newport Grand Wing and Newport Garden Wing that feature a wide array of gaming thrills and an innovative EPIC REWARDS program for members.

Centrally located within a prime tourism spot, right across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, Newport World Resorts boasts of the highest hotel room key count in a single property with five international hotel brands, MARRIOTT Hotel Manila, SHERATON Manila Hotel, HOTEL OKURA Manila, HILTON Hotel Manila, and HOLIDAY INN Express Manila-Newport City. The sprawling property also features a wide range of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) venues, including a three-story convention center that houses the country’s largest hotel ballroom, the Marriott Grand Ballroom.

At Newport World Resorts, entertainment and lifestyle options abound. The award-winning Newport Performing Arts Theater seats over 1,700 audiences for live entertainment from plays and musicals to concerts and amazing performances. Likewise, the Newport Grand Wing’s The Grand Bar and Lounge and the Newport Garden Wing’s Bar 360 and El Calle Food and Music Hall provide nightly live entertainment for guests and patrons. The Newport Mall features international luxury brands and the state-of-the-art Newport Cinemas. Also within Newport City, are over 70 restaurants and dining outlets offering a diverse selection of local and international cuisine, prepared by top Filipino and international chefs.