Johan As’ari embraces singing to star in Usman Awang’s classic 'Uda Dan Dara'

Johan, portraying Uda, and Zera Hariz as Dara, in a scene from the 'Uda Dan Dara Musical Theatre', running at The Playhouse Theatre, The Campus Ampang, Selangor, until Nov 23. Photo: Bernama

After more than a decade away from large-scale theatre, actor Johan As’ari is returning to the stage in a more demanding role, singing live in Uda Dan Dara Musical Theatre, running at The Playhouse Theatre, The Campus Ampang, Selangor, until Nov 23.

Admitting the challenge has made him nervous despite 15 years in the entertainment industry, the Penang-born actor said he “did not want to waste the opportunity.”