Les Mis in Manila

Based on Victor Hugo's 19th century classic historical novel of the same name, Les Misérables is the world' longest running musicale. And this story definitely needs no introduction. Touching lives, generation after generation, Les Mis will forever be a timeless piece. Be it the book, the film, or the musical, it never disappoints.

I could not believe that I actually saw it with my own two eyes. The experience was beyond my wildest dreams. Seeing the actors give life to the characters, and sing the songs like, “I Dreamed a Dream” and “On My Own” gave me a feeling of euphoria. They were so good, it felt surreal (Rachelle Ann Go was marvelous; Filipino pride).



The production design was seriously breath-taking. The props, efficient, were also a spectacle itself. And Hugo's sketches that were transformed into video screen backdrops were haunting. I could not stress this enough, but everything about the performance was brilliant.

Not even my sincerest gratitude is enough to show my appreciation for Claude-Michel Schönberg, and Alain Boublil for crafting such masterpiece; and Cameron Mackintosh for making it possible for people like me to see it.



It was such a magical night; it gave me chills. And yes, I shed a tear. It was overwhelmingly beautiful.

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