JONATHAN ROXMOUTH TO PLAY ‘PHANTOM’ IN ASIAN TOUR
“The Phantom of the Opera,” the world’s most popular musical, has announced the three principal cast members for the long-awaited Asian tour. Presented in Manila by PLDT Smart, the musical premieres at The Theatre at Solaire for a limited season from Feb. 20,2019, and tickets are now on sale through Ticketworld.com.ph.
Following his successful stints as Che in “Evita” and Pharaoh in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” theater star Jonathan Roxmouth returns to play the title role of The Phantom. Joining the tour as the beautiful young soprano Christine is Meghan Picerno, and rounding up the principal cast is Matt Leisy, who will be playing the role of Raoul.
Over 70 awards
The Andrew Lloyd Webber blockbuster has won over 70 major theater awards, including seven Tonys on Broadway and four Olivier Awards in the West End. It became the longest running show in Broadway history on Jan. 9, 2006, when it celebrated its 7,486th performance, surpassing the previous record holder “Cats.”
“‘We are very excited to be able to bring the show back to Manila for its many faithful fans, as well as for those who have never had the chance to see this legendary show,” said James Cundall, chief executive officer of Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, the company behind the Asian tour of the production, which also visits Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
Based on the classic novel “Le Fantôme de L’Opér” by Gaston Leroux, the musical tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius known only as the Phantom who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. Mesmerized by the talent and beauty of a young soprano, Christine, The Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her. Unaware of Christine’s love for Raoul, the Phantom’s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn of events where jealousy, madness and passions collide.