Les Misérables coming to Manila with Rachelle Ann Go as Fantine 

Filipino fans will finally be able to see Rachelle Ann Go's critically acclaimed performance on stage in the Philippines.

 

Les Misérables Australia is coming to Manila in 2016 with West End-based Filipina actress in the role of Fantine. 

 

The announcement was made on the theater company's Instagram account on Wednesday.  

 

 

Joining Go is Simon Gleeson as Jean Valjean from the Australia theater company and Earl Carpenter as Javert from the Broadway's Les Misérables run. 

 

“I welcome ‘Les Misérables’ to Manila for the first time and I am certain that Filipino audiences will be thrilled to see this much-loved and celebrated show at The Theater at Solaire,” said Bambi Rivera-Verzo, president of Concertus Manila.

 

The Philippines is also the home of another Les Misérables star Lea Salonga, who played Eponine and Fantine in separate productions of the musical. 

 

Set in 19th century France, Les Miz is one of the most celebrated musicals produced by Cameron Mackintosh. It features beloved songs "I Dreamed A Dream," "On My Own," "Do You Hear the People Sing," and "One Day More."  

 

“After its Sydney and Brisbane run, I’m delighted to be bringing this new version to Manila in March, with a wonderful cast that include the current London star playing Fantine, acclaimed Philippine actress Rachelle Ann Go – who received enormous acclaim when I took her to London to appear as ‘Gigi’ in my hugely successful new production of ‘Miss Saigon’. Over the last twenty-five years I have had a wonderfully rewarding relationship with Filipino talent, introducing the best of them to audiences around the world – so I’m thrilled that this time one of my productions can be seen in its full splendor in Manila,” Mackintosh said.

 

Les Miz Ticket prices are as follows: 

 

VIP - P7,000

A Reserve - 5,800

B Reserve - 4,500

C Reserve - 3,350 

D Reserve - 1,750 

 

Tickets will be sold starting September 29.  —Trisha Macas/JST, GMA News