Bobby Garcia

Roberto "Bobby" Trinidad Garcia (1969–2024) was a Filipino theatre director, producer, and casting director.

Early life and education Born in Manila in 1969, Garcia's passion for theatre began after seeing Annie on Broadway as a child. He moved to New York at 17, earning a Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University and later an Master of Fine Arts in directing from the University of British Columbia. Garcia, who directed more than 50 musicals, won three Aliw Awards for direction and was inducted into its Hall of Fame.

In 2005, Garcia was appointed the first show director for Hong Kong Disneyland. As a casting consultant, his projects included the international tour of Disney's The Lion King and the Broadway revival of M. Butterfly. A frequent collaborator with actress Lea Salonga, Garcia worked with her on numerous productions, including an acclaimed version of Sweeney Todd.