VIDEO: Cameron Mackintosh Announces Final Extension of LES MISERABLES in Manila

'A TOUR DE FORCE ... LES MISERABLES IS ONE TRIUMPHANT NIGHT OF MUSICAL REVOLUTION' - BroadwayWorld.com

Manila, Philippines--The reimagined production of LES MISERABLES in Manila, which serves as the first leg of the well-loved musical's 2016 Asian/International Tour, must close on Sunday, May 1, at The Theatre at Solaire, Solaire Resorts and Casino. To purchase tickets (P1,750-P7,000), visit TicketWorld.com.ph.

The production features Helpmann Award winner Simon Gleeson as Jean Valjean, Earl Carpenter as Javert, and Rachelle Ann Go as Fantine. They are joined by Cameron Blakely and Helen Walsh as Monsieur Thénardier and Madame Thénardier, respectively, Helpmann Award winner Kerrie Anne Greenland as Éponine, Paul Wilkins as Marius, Emily Langridge as Cosette, and Helpmann Award nominee Chris Durling as Enjolras.

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century revolutionary France, LES MISERABLES is a hit musical that has been seen by over 70 million people worldwide in 44 countries and in 22 languages. LES MISERABLES is undisputedly one of the most popular musicals of all time. Having won more than 125 major awards around the world, it has been hailed as the most stirring, moving musical ever. The score of LES MISERABLES includes "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own," "Stars," "Bring Him Home," "Do You Hear the People Sing?" "One Day More," "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables," and "Master of the House."

Cameron Mackintosh's production of LES MISERABLES is written by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg and is based on the novel by Victor Hugo. It has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, and original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel. Adapted by Trevor Nunn and John Caird, it has additional material by James Fenton.

Its 25th anniversary reimagined production is directed by Laurence Connor and James Powell and designed by Matt Kinley. Original costumes are by Andreane Neofitou, additional costumes by Christine Rowland, lighting design by Paule Constable, and sound design by Mick Potter. The executive producer of the Asian/International Tour production is Michael Cassel.

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