Carla Gem Buyo

The Fashion At The Opening Gala Of 'Into The Woods'

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<p>The red carpet shimmered with theatrical brilliance as the cast of <strong>Into the Woods </strong>arrived in style at the show’s gala night. The Philippine adaptation of <strong>Stephen Sondheim</strong>’s ‘Into The Woods’ is set to run from August 7 to August 27, 2025 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati. Produced by <strong>Theater Group Asia</strong>, this production features an all-Filipino cast.</p><div><br/></div><p>Leading the evening was the show’s Artistic Director, Tony Award-winning designer and producer <strong>Clint Ramos</strong>, whose visionary touch elevated the production to world-class heights. Clint was wearing a Randolf Clothing barong with his Margiela trousers and boots.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17545534266740EAF1539-4425-4102-AB0D-CD63FDF6869E.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Clint Ramos at the gala of ‘Into The Woods’ | Photographed by Dane Soriano</span></span></span></div><p><strong>Lea Salonga</strong> (The Witch) and her son <strong>Nic Chien</strong> (Jack), arrived in power suits—two polished looks that set the tone for the spectacular evening ahead. <strong>Eugene Domingo </strong>(Jack’s mother) graced the red carpet in an asymmetric grey dress. Powerhouse couple <strong>Nyoy Volante</strong> (The Baker) and <strong>Mikkie Volante</strong> (The Baker’s Wife) arrived hand in hand in complementing looks. Nyoy opted for a Benjamin Barker suit while Mikkie wore a metallic pleated dress from Tadashi Shoji. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175455349555473993D9D-280F-45FD-A051-F4E4B8599CFA.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Lea Salonga at the gala of ‘Into The Woods’ | Photographed by Dane Soriano</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175455353383202A7D68B-C8C6-42F2-96EF-CC254EFEC88E.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Nic Chien at the gala of ‘Into The Woods’ | Photographed by Dane Soriano</span></span></span>The princes and princesses of ‘Into The Woods’ brought theatrical glamour on the red carpet. <strong>Arielle Jacobs </strong>(Cinderella) was a vision in a Sandro top and a Criselda balloon skirt. <strong>Joreen Bautista</strong> (Rapunzel), on the other hand, chose a butter yellow long gown for the gala.</div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754553561591266F1310-189D-4EF7-B1F5-379460E775FE.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Arielle Jacobs at the gala of ‘Into The Woods’ | Photographed by Dane Soriano</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175455359759154A21AC5-6A51-4327-878C-A5D91F0C1F1D.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Joreen Bautista at the gala of ‘Into The Woods’ | Photographed by Dane Soriano</span></span></span><strong>Josh Dela Cruz</strong> (Prince Charming/The Wolf) channeled his inner ginoo in a Tony Albrando barong while <strong>Mark Bautista</strong> (Rapunzel’s Prince) looked dapper in a beige Benjamin Barker suit.</div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754553629973A65A4E3E-3A1E-48E6-8ED7-0C45809E315D.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"> Josh Dela Cruz at the gala of ‘Into The Woods’ | Photographed by Dane Soriano</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175455368801286D2EAE2-0D8F-4394-AC53-311716D29A1B.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Mark Bautista at the gala of ‘Into The Woods’ | Photographed by Dane Soriano</span></span></span><strong>Carla Guevara-Laforteza </strong>(Granny, The Giant, and Snow White) is a showstopper in a gradient green and white dress by Tadashi Shoji. <strong>Teetin Villanueva</strong> (Little Red Riding Hood) went for a gothic romance look with her lace dress.</div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754553721331241008BF-F2A3-4A2B-AB28-18A2A026AE51.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Carla Guevara-Laforteza at the gala of ‘Into The Woods’ | Photographed by Dane Soriano</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754553777970E6353A8D-28DE-4924-B300-80E89D7E0EB6.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Teetin Villanueva at the gala of ‘Into The Woods’ | Photographed by Dane Soriano</span></span></span>As for the stepfamily, <strong>Tex Ordonez De Leon </strong>(Cinderella’s Stepmother), <strong>Sarah Facuri</strong> and <strong>Kakki Teodoro</strong> (Cinderella’s Stepsisters), making a showstopping appearance wasn’t an option! Tex wore a stunning forest print gown, Sarah was in a high shine black dress, while Kakki opted for a striking red look.</div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175455382268995DDB792-7596-4698-919A-20CAE2177468.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Sarah Facuri, Tex Ordonez De Leon, and, Kakki Teodoro at the gala of ‘Into The Woods’ | Photographed by Dane Soriano</span></span></span></div><p>Also providing their take on gala dressing <strong>Jamie Wilson </strong>(Cinderella’s Father and The Steward) and <strong>Rody Vera</strong> (The Narrator) were present in their casual suited looks.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175455410098731B8FDBD-9C21-43F9-BD3D-88D566481D05.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Rody Vera and Jamie Wilson at the gala of ‘Into The Woods’ | Photographed by Dane Soriano</span></span></span></div><p>Held at the <strong>Samsung Performing Arts Theater</strong>, the gala was a celebration of storytelling, spectacle, and Filipino talent. This was more than an opening night—it was a defining moment in Philippine theatre.</p><div><br/></div><p>Read more about ‘Into The Woods’ on Metro.Style</p>

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All The Fashion At The Opening Gala Of 'Into The Woods'

Carla Buyo

Published August 08, 2025 10:00 AM PHT

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Updated August 11, 2025 09:28 AM PHT

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