Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lea Salonga Set for 'Do You Hear the People Sing' Concert in Dallas, March 2012

Today, the Dallas Pops, American Airlines Center and CBS Radio announced an epic-size concert event coming to the American Airlines Center March 23, 2012. The show Do You Hear the People Sing featuring the music of Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, and more, will be a Broadway-style concert on a scale seldom seen. The show was created by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, composer and lyricist for Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, Pirate Queen, and more.

This arena spectacular show is modeled after the 25th Anniversary concert of Les Misérables held earlier this year at the 02 Arena in London. The American Airlines Center concert will feature a two level stage with larger-than-life video screens and state-of-the-art sound system.

Do You Hear the People Sing is a musical celebration of the legendary creative team Boublil and Schönberg. The concert features songs from Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, The Pirate Queen, Martin Guerre and La Revolution Francise on a larger than life scale. An endeavor of this size can only come from a collaboration of the major arts and entertainment organizations in Dallas including Dallas Pops Orchestra and American Airlines Center with marketing support from CBS Radio, the Lexus Broadway Series and the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Do You Hear the People Sing is a musical celebration of the legendary creative team Boublil and Schönberg. The concert features songs from Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, The Pirate Queen, Martin Guerre and La Revolution Francise on a larger than life scale. An endeavor of this size can only come from a collaboration of the major arts and entertainment organizations in Dallas including Dallas Pops Orchestra and American Airlines Center with marketing support from CBS Radio, the Lexus Broadway Series and the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

The headlining cast includes Lea Salonga and Brian Stokes Mitchell with more stars to be announced.

Lea Salonga, the lead in the O2 London production of Do You Hear the People Sing, Lea Salonga is a Filipina singer/actress best known for originating the role of Kim in the West End production of Miss Saigon and bringing it to Broadway, winning the Tony, the Olivier, and many other awards. She was the first Asian to play Eponine in Les Misérables on Broadway, returned to the show in 2007 as Fantine, and reprised the role for the sold-out 25th anniversary concert at London's O2 Arena.

Actor and singer Brian Stokes Mitchell has performed in many television and Broadway productions, including Les Miserables, Man of La Mancha and Kiss Me Kate, for which he received a Tony award. Stokes performs around the world with orchestras and theatrical productions year around. He also has many television and movie credits including a seven year role on the medical drama Trapper John, MD. Although Stokes has been featured in many cast recordings, he released his self-titled debut solo album on RCA in 2006.

"I am ecstatic about having Do You Hear the People Sing come to Dallas in this larger than life show," said Alain Boublil, lyricist of Les Misérables. "We are excited about bringing this great music to the people of Dallas in such an epic fashion."

"The Dallas Pops Orchestra is thrilled to be partnering with the American Airlines Center to create a show the likes of which Dallas has never seen. Our goal is to bring this type of music to the masses. The cast that has been assembled is world-renowned and the music of Les Misérables and Miss Saigon is legendary. This show will allow North Texans of all ages, demographics, and income levels to be part of something special." said Stephen Cook, President of the Dallas Pops Orchestra.

"To be able to bring a show of this magnitude and quality to North Texas is what American Airlines Center is all about. We've made a conscious effort to keep ticket prices low in order to make this epic event accessible for everyone," states Dave Brown, Vice President and General Manager of American Airlines Center. "Our state-of-the-art sound system and beautiful facility will showcase an event of this proportion."

Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 13 at 10am at the American Airlines Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices range from $35-$85 with a select number of VIP seats also available.

AT&T Performing Arts Center patrons attending Les Misérables may take advantage of a special presale for Do You Hear The People Sing from Dec. 21 through Jan. 2 at the AT&T Performing Arts Center's Winspear Opera House.

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