(SPOT.ph) The year may not be over, but 2019 is already shaping up to be an exciting season for Philippine theater. So far, included in the upcoming lineup are reruns of all-original Filipino musicals (Eto Na! Musikal nAPO! and Ang Huling El Bimbo), a long list of politically charged plays, and a local production of Tony Award-winning Angels in America: Millennium Approaches. Now adding to your list of must-sees is the Manila leg of The Phantom of the Opera world tour, which opens on February 20, 2019 at The Theatre at Solaire in Parañaque City.
The news was revealed by the Facebook page Phantom of the Opera World Tour, which posted a sighting of the musical's billboard on September 29 at Solaire Resort and Casino. It seems to be yet another partnership between Ticketworld and Concertus Manila, the same company that brought us Les Miserables in 2016, Wicked in 2017, and The Lion King early in 2018. Concertus hasn't released an announcement, but huge-ass posters don't lie and it looks like it's definitely a go for the renowned musical.
The Phantom of the Opera, which opened in London's West End in 1986, is based on the French novel by Gaston Leroux. Music is by Andrew Lloyd Weber, lyrics is by Charles Hart, and the script is co-written with Richard Stilgoe. The 1988 Broadway production bagged a number of Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Performance by a Leading Actor, Best Performance by a Featured Actress, Best Direction, Best Scenic Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Lighting Design.
The musical first had its Manila run in 2012 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
The Phantom of the Opera opens on February 20, 2019 at The Theater at Solaire, Solaire Resort and Casino, 1 Aseana Avenue, Parañaque City. For updates, follow Concertus Manila on Facebook.
Main photo from The Phantom of the Opera's UK website.