"Pilipinas Circa 1907" will run until Sept. 2, at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino.

The production, set in the period prior to the national elections in 1907, tells about political conflict and family relations getting in the way of two pairs of star-crossed lovers.

Leading the cast are sopranos Ana Feleo and Lani Mabilangan Ligot alternating as Leonor.

Theater actors Arnold Reyes and Miguel Castro, alternate as Leonor’s lover, the poet-journalist Emilio.

Classical singer Nazer Salcedo and Tanghalang Pilipino Actors’ Company member Bong Cabrera alternately play Andres, the supervisor of the family’s tobacco factory.

Alternating as Pura, Andres’ object of affection, are Aliw Best Supporting Actress nominee, Wenah Nagales and Sugar Hiccup lead vocalist Jeanette Reyna.

The bane to the star-crossed lovers is Don Pardo, played by character actor Dido dela Paz, the Federalista who’s at political odds with his family.

Doña Pilar, the family matriarch, is alternately played by Mia Bolaños and Clotilde Lucero.

Veteran actor Lou Veloso and comedian Garry Lim lend their comic talents as the balikbayan trumpet player Porong.

Also in the cast is Andrew Cruz and Bong Embile (Juan/Pedro), Eric dela Cruz and Roeder Camañag (Robert), Jean Judith Javier (Dorothy), and the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors’ Company.

The libretto is by Nicanor Tiongson, with music by Lutgardo Labad, Louie Pascasio, Chino Toledo, Lucien Letaba, Nicanor Abelardo, Scott Joplin and Barry Fagan.

Musical direction is by Chino Toledo, with production design by Leo Abaya.

Fashion designer Danilo Franco creates the ternos for the production.

Dance artist Edna Vida Froilan provides the choreography while Barbie Tan Tiongco handles technical direction.

Dennis Marasigan directs. The production is his first directorial assignment with Tanghalang Pilipino after assuming the company’s artistic director seat. He’s also the lighting designer.

Tickets are available at TP office, Ticketworld and CCP Box Office.