Kapuso Pop Rocker Anthony Rosaldo offered a magnificent performance in his first major solo concert titled 'Switch: Anthony Rosaldo Live in Concert' at the Music Museum last night, January 31.
During the three-hour-long concert, Anthony looked to the past and the future as he sang his favorite songs. Before joining 'The Clash' where he rose to fame, Anthony used to be a band vocalist, singing pop-rock songs such as U2's "With or Without You."
He also delivered powerful performances from well-loved musicals such as 'Rak of Aegis,' 'Les Miserables,' 'The Greatest Showman,' 'Jekyll & Hyde,' 'Mamma Mia!,' and 'Wicked' with his guest stars Rita Daniela, Gian Magdangal, Khalil Ramos, and Ms. Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo.
Anthony was also surprised when his 'Ang Huling El Bimbo' siblings Gab Pangilinan, Topper Fabregas, and Paw Castillo appeared on stage as they sang some of the hits from the Filipino musical.
He was also greeted by his family, friends, and loved ones as he celebrated his birthday a day in advance.
Take a look back at what happened at 'Switch: Anthony Rosaldo Live in Concert' in this gallery.
Kapuso Pop Rocker Anthony Rosaldo wowed his audience when he opened his first major solo concert with a Taylor Swift medley.
Anthony took a trip down memory lane when he was still a band vocalist, singing Harry Styles' single "Sign of the Times," and U2's "With Or Without You."
Before being a theatre actor, Anthony was once an audience and the first musical that he watched was 'Rak of Aegis.'
One of Anthony's special guests was Kapuso singer Rita Daniela. Together, they sang Miss Saigon's "Sun and Moon."
After half a decade, Rita once again sang "Tuyo Na'ng Damdamin," a song she sang when she starred in the musical 'Eto Na! Musikal nAPO!'
In 'Switch: Anthony Rosaldo Live in Concert,' Anthony was reunited with Gian Magdangal, his co-star in 'Ang Huling El Bimbo.' Together, they sang "I Dreamed a Dream," a song from 'Les Miserables.'
In his solo spot, Gian offered hope and assurance as he sang "Go The Distance," a song from Disney's 1997 animated feature film 'Hercules.'
As he continued to achieve his dreams, Anthony delivered a powerful rendition of 'The Greatest Showman's' "A Million Dreams," and "This is the Moment," a song from the musical 'Jekyll & Hyde.'
For the first time, Khalil Ramos and Anthony Rosaldo, who both made their theatrical debut in 2023, sang a duet. Together, they offered a powerful rendition of "The Winner Takes It All" from the hit musical "Mamma Mia!"
Khalil captivated the audience when he did a solo of one of his favorite songs, "Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls, from the movie 'City of Angels.'
Showcasing his vocal prowess, Anthony sang some of the hardest songs that Disney fans loved like 'The Little Mermaid's' "Part of your World," and 'Frozen 2's' "Into The Unknown."
The last guest for the night was none other than Ms. Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, the First Lady of Philippine Musical Theatre, and Anthony's mentor. Together, they sang "For Good," an emotional song from the musical 'Wicked.'
Of course, Anthony sang some songs from the hit Filipino musical 'Ang Huling El Bimbo.' To his surprise, he was joined by his 'Ang Huling El Bimbo' siblings, Gab Pangilinan, Topper Fabregas, and Paw Castillo.
This 2024, Anthony is set to embark on a new role, this time as Roger in the Philippine staging of the musical 'Rent.' Although the show is set to start later this year, Anthony teased everyone when he sang some songs from 'Rent' such as "Seasons of Love."
To end his three-hour solo concert, Anthony wowed the audience when he sang "Defying Gravity" from the musical 'Wicke
Congratulations and continue to achieve your dreams, Anthony!