Manila – Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management and GMG Productions, is delighted to announce that Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES: WORLD TOUR SPECTACULAR is coming to Manila in January 2026 at The Theatre at Solaire for strictly limited performances.
As Les Misérables approaches its milestone 40th anniversary at London’s Sondheim Theatre, The World Tour Spectacular offers a breathtaking reimagining of the legendary musical phenomenon that has captivated more than 130 million people worldwide.
“THIS POWERFULLY PERFECT PRODUCTION LIFTS THE ROOF OFF!”
– Scotland’s Daily Record
LES MISÉRABLES: WORLD TOUR SPECTACULAR is expanded from the hugely successful Les Misérables The Staged Concert, which played for over 200 record-breaking performances in the West End. It features an extraordinary new design and an electrifying production enhanced with new set and lighting designs, bringing Cameron Mackintosh’s critically acclaimed production to life on a scale never seen before in Manila.
The production features a company and crew of over 110, including an international all-star cast and a large ensemble of musicians—both Filipino and international—performing live on stage. Full casting to be announced soon.
“A SUPERB, POWERFUL PRODUCTION THAT SWEEPS YOU UP IN ITS GRIP”
– Sydney’s Limelight
Ensemble; Photograph by Danny Kaan
Premiering to rave reviews across the UK and Europe from September 2024, this awe-inspiring production continues its global journey, celebrating the longest-running—and one of the most beloved—musicals in theatrical history. During its recent Australian run, the tour achieved record-breaking attendance, building on its unprecedented box office success.
“DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? I DID, AND IT WAS MAGICAL.”
– Sydney’s The Guardian
Marius (Jac Yarrow) & Éponine (Emily Bautista); Photograph by Danny Kaan
“We’re beyond thrilled to bring this monumental show back to Manila. This time in a groundbreaking, never-before-seen format,” says GMG Productions CEO Carlos Candal. “Filipino audiences have always shown an incredible passion for world-class theatre, and we know LES MISÉRABLES: WORLD TOUR SPECTACULAR will be unlike anything they’ve experienced before. It’s an epic reimagining of the world’s greatest musical, and we’re honored to be part of its journey around the world.”
Ensemble; Photograph by Danny Kaan
Cameron Mackintosh’s production of LES MISÉRABLES: WORLD TOUR SPECTACULAR 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, original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, additional material by James Fenton, and adaptation by Trevor Nunn and John Caird. Orchestrations are by Stephen Metcalfe, Christopher Jahnke, and Stephen Brooker, with original orchestrations by John Cameron.
The production is directed by James Powell and Jean-Pierre Van Der Spuy, designed by Matt Kinley, with costumes by Andreane Neofitou, Christine Rowland, and Paul Wills, lighting by Paule Constable and Warren Letton, sound by Mick Potter, projections realized by Finn Ross, and music supervision by Stephen Brooker and Alfonso Casado Trigo. The Les Misérables orchestra is conducted by Adrian Kirk.
Enjolras (James D. Gish) and Ensemble; Photograph by Danny Kaan
LES MISÉRABLES: WORLD TOUR SPECTACULAR is produced by Cameron Mackintosh and Nick Grace Management. The show will run from January 20 to February 15, 2026, at The Theatre at Solaire, with the Manila season presented by GMG Productions.
Tickets will officially go on sale on August 11 exclusively via TicketWorld. Theatre fans can enjoy early access through UnionBank of the Philippines, GMG Productions’ official 2025 season bank sponsor and pre-sale partner, or join the GMG LES MISÉRABLES: WORLD TOUR SPECTACULAR waitlist at www.gmg-productions.com. Pre-sale period: August 4 to 7.
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