Areté announces musical inspired by the iconic songs of OPM band, Wolfgang
The music of Wolfgang, one of the Philippines’ legendary rock bands, is taking on a new life — this time on stage.
After years in the making, Si Faust After Goethe, a sung-through Filipino musical featuring the songs of Wolfgang, will finally open this November at the Doreen Black Box, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University and produced by Ateneo's creative and innovation hub, Areté.
Created by Basti Artadi and Nelsito Gomez, the production, is inspired by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s classic tragedy Faust — but reimagined through a distinctly Filipino lens and infused with Wolfgang’s powerful rock sound.
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For Basti Artadi, Wolfgang’s frontman and one of the songwriters, the project represents a long-held dream. In a heartfelt social media post, he shared:
“So many years, so many attempts, so many times I almost quit this ultimate dream of mine — to have the band’s music as part of a musical. Today I spent the afternoon with a young, enthusiastic cast and crew to start the first steps toward getting this thing from dream to reality. After what I saw today, I don’t think this production could be in better hands.”
Show Dates and Venue
Si Faust After Goethe will run on:
📅 November 14–16 and 20–23, 2025
📍 Doreen Black Box, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University
With music by Wolfgang, and creative direction by Basti Artadi and Nelsito Gomez, Si Faust After Goethe marks one of the most exciting collaborations between OPM and Philippine theatre — bridging the gap between rock legends and the stage.
Wolfgang's discography includes Halik ni Hudas, Darkness Fell, Cast of Clowns, Mata ng Diyos, Center of the Sun, and much more iconic songs.
Tickets will go live soon. Stay tuned to Areté's social platforms.