Just saw "Maynila Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag The Musical" this week and it was surprizingly good. Usually it is quite risky to stage a production this big plus the fact that it is also a musical.
As many of Manila's theater goers are familiar with English adaptations, Maynila The Musical stands out as proof that Filipinos does have powerful talents on Theater. Led by direk Joel Lamangan, the project showcases his vision of showing social injustice which he has also shown in his films.