Jonathan Roxmouth and Claire Lyon will lead the 130 cast including Filipino tenor Dondi Ong, crew and orchestra members with the jaw-dropping scenery, breathtaking special effects and more than 230 costumes by international designer, the late Maria Björnson.
Alongside these Filipino musicians, the talented Filipino tenor, Dondi Ong, is joining the international touring cast for Manila and further seasons throughout Asia. Mr. Ong was successful in his audition after a worldwide search for a tenor to join the ensemble. As a performer, he has played lead and prominent roles in various Filipino plays, zarzuelas and musicals and has travelled to the US, Europe and Japan to perform for foreign audiences. Mr. Ong trained at the UP College of Music gaining a degree in Music, majoring in Voice and graduated as Magna Cum Laude and the class valedictorian.
Ong is one of the talented local musicians who have been specially selected by Guy Simpson, the Musical Director during auditions conducted in Manila earlier this year.
Presented in Manila by Smart Infinity and Citibank in cooperation with Philippine Airlines as the official carrier, “The Phantom of the Opera” tells the story of a disfigured musical genius known only as ‘The Phantom’ who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. Mesmerised by the talents 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.
“The Phantom of the Opera” in Manila is produced by Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises, Hi-Definition Radio, Inc. and Concertus in association with The Really Useful Group. Major sponsors are Shell V-Power Nitro +, PLDT Telpad, Diamond Hotel, OOCL, Monark Equipment and media partners Radio High 105.9, Crossover105.1, Monster RX93.1, 99.5RT, 2nd Avenue, ETC, Jack TV, The Philippine Star, BusinessWorld, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Sunstar Cebu, ClickTheCity, PEP.ph, ABS-CBN, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, Ayala Malls Cinemas, Ayala Malls, Rustan Commercial Corporation and Beringer – Napa’s Finest, exclusively imported and distributed by Happy Living Fine Wine. Tickets are available at TicketWorld 891-9999 or log on to www.ticketworld.com.ph.
