Theater Review: Dirty Old Musical (DOM)

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If there is anything dirty about this musical, it's only the character's dirty past but other than that everything seemed immaculate.

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After braving the Metro Manila traffic we had the chance to see Dirty Old Musical at the Music Museum last Friday.

Contrary to its title, there is nothing really dirty about this musical apart from the issues of these men from an 80's boy band called "The Bench Boys". Yes, men can also have issues and for these group it has been bottled up over the years only to be released now that they have reunited for the cause of helping their ailing former manager.

In general I found it very entertaining, despite the specific themes of the musical such as geriatric issues (erectile dysfunction and balding to name a few) and for us born in the 90's, the shockingly colorful 80's fashion and music.

The story was fairly simple and easy to relate with but the thing that made this so entertaining is really its main cast billed by John Arcilla, Nonie Buencamino, Michael Williams, Bimbo Cerudo and Robert Seña. I didnt even know that some of them could actually sing and they sang very well especially Arcilla notably known for portraying Heneral Luna in a biopic film. "A" for effort especially the dancing part and what goes through my mind while watching is how it would feel for them after that night (ilang Flanax kaya ang kailangan? kidding).

DOM's appeal is that we can relate to it because it carries a universal truth about ourselves. The truth that we all have selfish issues and concerns no matter where you are or at what point you are in life, it's part of being human I guess.We find it hard to forgive and accept because of selfish beliefs.

But the funny thing is, most of these selfish issues and concerns are easy to solve and yet we fail to realize it and that is - just simply let go, you don't need to carry the negative feelings for so long.

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