Dalaga na Si Maxie Oliveros: A Dazzling Drag Musical for Pride Month 2025 in Manila

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If you know queer theater in the Philippines, you know the name Maxie Oliveros—a pop culture icon whose story has lit up both screen and stage. Now, in time for Pride Month 2025, Dalaga na Si Maxie Oliveros: A Drag Musical Extravaganza brings the beloved character back, all grown up and fiercer than ever, in a Manila drag musical event unlike any other.

What Is Dalaga na Si Maxie Oliveros: A Drag Musical Extravaganza?

Running from June 13 to 22, 2025, at Illumination Studio in Makati City, this groundbreaking drag musical is both a sequel and a reinvention. Staged by J+Productions, PETA Plus, and the original creators, it picks up five years after the hit Maxie The Musical, tracing Maxie’s journey into womanhood—her heartbreak, her glitter, her fight for love and identity in a world still learning to accept her.

Immersive and interactive, this new Maxie Oliveros drag musical doesn’t just play to the crowd—it invites the crowd to step into Maxie’s story. Audiences will be part of the spectacle, blurring the lines between performer and guest. Expect big emotions, bigger musical numbers, and Manila’s fiercest drag queens at the heart of it all.

Why See Dalaga na Si Maxie Oliveros This Pride Month?

  • Unmissable Queer Theater Experience:
    Celebrating Pride Month 2025, this show is a one-of-a-kind event for fans of queer theater and Filipino musicals. It’s not just a sequel—it’s a safe space for LGBTQIA+ celebration, radical love, and self-discovery.

  • Iconic Filipino Character Returns:
    Maxie Oliveros, introduced in the award-winning film Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (2005) and the acclaimed Maxie The Musical (2013), now reclaims her spotlight as a grown woman.

  • All-Star Drag Cast:
    Rising drag sensation Jamila Rivera from Naga City stars as Maxie, supported by top Manila drag queens like Zymba Ding, Corazon, MRS TAN, and Winter Sheason Nicole, alongside stage actors Jem Manicad, Gerhard Krystoppher, and Gabriel Villaruel.

  • Immersive Manila Theater:
    Directed by Melvin Lee, with an original script by Julia Icawat Enriquez and Mikaundre Gozum Santos, and new music from JJ Pimpinio, this drag musical immerses audiences in the energy of Manila’s live performance scene.

Playdates and Tickets

Dalaga na Si Maxie Oliveros: A Drag Musical Extravaganza
Dates: June 13–22, 2025
Venue: Illumination Studio, Makati City, Philippines
Ticket Price: ₱2,500.00
Get your tickets: ticket2me.net/dalaga-na-si-Maxie

Show Schedule:

  • June 13 (Fri) – 8:00 PM

  • June 14 (Sat) – 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM

  • June 15 (Sun) – 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM

  • June 17 (Tue) – 8:00 PM

  • June 18 (Wed) – 8:00 PM

  • June 19 (Thu) – 8:00 PM

  • June 20 (Fri) – 8:00 PM

  • June 21 (Sat) – 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM

  • June 22 (Sun) – 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM

Who Is the New Maxie Oliveros?


Taking center stage as Maxie is Jamila Rivera, a breakout talent from Naga City. Jamila brings fresh energy to the role, blending dynamic drag artistry with a powerhouse voice. She leads a diverse cast that represents the best of Manila drag, theater, and Filipino queer talent.

Connect With Dalaga na Si Maxie Oliveros

Stay updated on cast, behind-the-scenes stories, and Pride Month activities:

Why Dalaga na Si Maxie Oliveros Matters

Dalaga na Si Maxie Oliveros: A Drag Musical Extravaganza is more than a show—it’s a celebration of queer voices, a defiant act of love, and a tribute to the enduring power of Filipino stories. Whether you’re a longtime Maxie fan or discovering her world for the first time, this Manila drag musical is the must-see Pride event of 2025.

Secure your tickets, gather your chosen family, and let yourself be seen in the glow of Maxie’s world.

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