New theatrical production house opens in Manila

GMG Production on October 2 anoperations in the Philippines.

Headed by Carlos Candal, GMG Productions will bring prestigious musicals to Manila in association with Robert Sewell and a pre- existing production and marketing team, starting with the record- breaking Really Useful Group production “Cats the Musical.”

Candal enthused, “GMG Productions’ core vision and mission remain is to bring top quality theatrical productions to Asia. Audiences will be experiencing more of what Broadway and the West End have to offer, with an exciting line up of shows in the coming years.”

Over the past 30 years, Candal has been a steady co-producer and investor in numerous theatrical shows including “On Your Feet” (London and World Tour), “The Bodyguard” (London, United States, Australia, World Tour), “Annie” ( London and World Tour), “Sunset Boulevard” (UK Tour), “Flashdance” (World Tour), “American Idiot” ( World Tour), “Gypsy” (London), “Buddy the Buddy Holly Story” ( London/ Broadway and Worldwide) and “Rock of Ages” (Broadway/ US Tour) to name a few.

Candal is the founder of Global Marketing Group, a world-renowned business focused exclusively on the development and manufacturing of theatrical merchandise for shows on Broadway, the West End and touring companies around the world including “Cats,” “Mamma Mia!,” “Wicked,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables” in Manila, and Disney’s “The Lion King” in Manila.

GMG has also produced the merchandise for music festivals with artistes like Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, and Ed Sheeran.