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GMA Network
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Les Misérables' adds more shows in Manila, now extended until March 2026
'Les Misérables: World Tour Spectacular' in Manila is officially getting extended! Originally set to run from January 20 to February 15, 2026, the international production will now finish its Manila run on March 1, 2026, at The Theatre at Solaire, giving audiences an additional two weeks to see the international tour. High ticket demand prompted Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management and GMG Productions, to add the two-week extension to the Manila season. 'From the moment we announced Les Misérables: The World Tour Spectacular, it was clear how deeply the show resonated with Filipino audiences,' said GMG Productions CEO Carlos Candal. "This production is a version of the show that has never been seen before on the Manila stage, and we're thrilled that even more fans will now get the chance to experience it," he added. An expanded staging of "Les Misérables: The Staged Concert," which ran for over 200 performances in London's West End, the World Tour production will feature newly designed sets and lighting, an international all-star cast, and a live orchestra made up of Filipino and foreign musicians. The full cast, meanwhile, will be announced in the coming months. The upcoming tour coincides with the 40th anniversary of the original production, promising a breathtaking reimagining of the musical 'on a scale the Philippines has never seen before.' Based on Victor Hugo's novel, 'Les Misérables: World Tour Spectacular' has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, and original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel. It will be directed by James Powell and Jean-Pierre Van Der Spuy, with set design by Matt Kinley and costumes by Andreane Neofitou, Christine Rowland, and Paul Wills. The final 'Les Misérables: World Tour Spectacular' show dates have been released, and tickets are available exclusively through TicketWorld beginning Monday. — Hermes Joy Tunac, Sherylin Untalan/LA, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
‘Les Misérables: World Tour Spectacular' coming to Manila in January 2026
The internationally acclaimed musical Les Misérables is set to return to Manila in January 2026 for a limited run at The Theatre at Solaire. Titled Les Misérables: World Tour Spectacular, the production is presented by Cameron Mackintosh, Nick Grace Management, and GMG Productions, and coincides with the show's 40th anniversary at London's Sondheim Theatre. 'We're beyond thrilled to bring this monumental show back to Manila. This time in a groundbreaking, never-before-seen format,' said Carlos Candal, CEO of GMG Productions. 'Filipino audiences have always shown incredible passion for world-class theater, and we know 'Les Misérables: World Tour Spectacular' will be unlike anything they've experienced before,' he added. The touring version, expanded from the West End's record-breaking Staged Concert, features new set and lighting designs and a cast and crew of over 110, including an international all-star lineup and Filipino musicians performing live on stage. Casting will be announced soon. The show will run from January 20 to February 15, 2026. Tickets go on sale to the public on August 11 via TicketWorld.
GMA Network
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Les Misérables' to return to Manila in 2026
"Les Misérables," one of the most celebrated musicals of all time, is set to make an epic return to Manila in 2026. Cameron Mackintosh, in partnership with Nick Grace Management and GMG Productions, has officially announced that Boublil and Schönberg's Les Misérables World Tour Spectacular will arrive in the Philippines in January at The Theatre at Solaire. The upcoming tour coincides with the 40th anniversary of the original production, promising a breathtaking reimagining of the musical "on a scale the Philippines has never seen before." According to a statement, the staging will boast a cast and crew of over 110 international talents, plus a live orchestra. It will also feature extraordinary new design elements and state-of-the-art technology that will give the musical a refreshed look while preserving the emotional depth that made it iconic. "This is not just a revival — it's a celebration of four decades of Les Misérables, brought to life by a world-class team," said GMG Productions. Additionally, the global tour will feature new design and staging by Matt Kinley, with costumes by Andreane Neofitou, Christine Rowland, and Paul Wills; lighting design by Paule Constable and Warren Letton; sound design by Mick Potter; and projections by Finn Ross. The production is directed by James Powell and Jean-Pierre Van Der Spuy, with orchestrations by Stephen Metcalfe, Christopher Jahnke, and Stephen Brooker, based on the original orchestrations by John Cameron. The music is supervised by Stephen Brooker and Alfonso Casado Trigo, and the live Les Misérables orchestra is conducted by Adrian Kirk. From the barricades of revolutionary France to the soulful introspection of Jean Valjean, "Les Misérables" delivers a timeless message about love, justice, and the human spirit. Tickets go on sale to the public on August 11 via TicketWorld, while a pre-sale period will run from August 4 to 7, open to UnionBank clients and to fans who join the waitlist at —Sherylin Untalan/JCB, GMA Integrated News
Straits Times
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Les Miserables – The Arena Spectacular coming to Singapore in March 2026
Les Miserables – The Arena Spectacular is part of a world tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the musical. PHOTO: DANNY KAAN Les Miserables – The Arena Spectacular coming to Singapore in March 2026 SINGAPORE – Musical fans in Singapore are in for a treat as Les Miserables – The Arena Spectacular is coming here. The production will play at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, from March 24 to April 19, 2026. This is part of its world tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of the world's longest-running musicals. Priority sale and pre-sale of the tickets have begun, with public and early-bird sales set to begin on June 26 at 10am. Les Miserables – The Arena Spectacular is based on French author Victor Hugo's 1862 novel of the same name, a story of love, sacrifice and redemption set in France in the 1800s. It is expanded from Les Miserables The Staged Concert, which had more than 200 performances in London's West End. The Arena Spectacular opened in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in September 2024, and is currently on tour in Taipei. It is set to head to other cities such as Tokyo in August, Osaka in September and Shanghai in November and December. It features a new design created for larger venues and a company of over 65 cast and orchestra members. The score of iconic songs includes I Dreamed A Dream, On My Own, Bring Him Home and One Day More. The show is written by French musical theatre lyricist Alain Boublil and French musical theatre composer Claude-Michel Schonberg. It is produced by British theatrical producer Cameron Mackintosh and Nick Grace Management. The production is presented in Singapore by Base Entertainment Asia under the direction of Chantal Prudhomme. Les Miserables - The Arena Spectacular World Tour Where: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue When: March 24 to April 19, 2026 Admission: $88 to $258 via Marina Bay Sands, Sistic and Klook. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Time Out
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
‘Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular' arrives in Singapore in March 2026
We've already welcomed an incredible line-up of musicals to our shores – from Wicked to The Phantom of the Opera, and Beauty and the Beast arriving this December. Now, musical lovers have yet another reason to rejoice: Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular is coming to Singapore in March 2026, with performances set to take place at Sands Theatre in Marina Bay Sands. This production is part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of Les Misérables as the world's longest-running musical. It is described as an expanded version of Les Misérables The Staged Concert, and promises a breathtaking reimagining of the iconic musical. Expect a brand-new set design created for large-scale venues, and a powerhouse ensemble of over 65 performers, including cast and orchestra. Behind the production is producer Cameron Mackintosh, known for hit musicals like Cats, Oliver! and Mary Poppins, in collaboration with Nick Grace Management. It is written by the acclaimed duo Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, also known for their work on Miss Saigon and The Pirate Queen. The full cast list is still under wraps and will be revealed in the months ahead. If you've dreamed of witnessing this masterpiece live on stage, now's your chance. The ticket waitlist is currently open via Base Entertainment's website and will close on June 22, 2025 at 11.59pm. UOB and Klook priority access begins on June 23 at 10am. Those on the waitlist and UOB cardholders can purchase tickets from June 24, 10am. The public early bird sale launches on June 26 at 10am, followed by general ticket sales from July 1, 10am.
