Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez are set to bring Alcasid’s musical “Kailangan Kita” to the stage in 2027. Alcasid announced the plan publicly via his Facebook page and also revealed it during the final show of “Bongga Ka ‘Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical.” The production is scheduled to open in May 2027 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay.

Across coverage, the outlets emphasize different aspects of the same announcement. Inquirer.net highlights the venue and timing details, as well as the fact that Velasquez will appear alongside Alcasid, framing it as a major collaboration for fans. PhilSTAR.com focuses on the creative background, describing the musical as a long-gestating “dream” project and noting that it includes songs Alcasid composed and performed across his OPM career.