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MANILA, Philippines – Lea Salonga is set to return to the Manila theater scene in the Philippine production of the Tony-award winning Fun Home in November, along with many other talented names in the industry.
In Fun Home, Lea reunites with her Les Miserables co-star Eric Kunze, who played Marius in the 1993 Broadway production opposite Lea’s Eponine.
Lea and Eric are set to play the mom and dad of the lead character Alison in Fun Home.
The cast information for Fun Home is now available, so let’s take a look:
In each Fun Home show, Alison will be played by 3 actresses, as the character is depicted at different stages in her life.
Starring as Alison is Cris Villonco, while Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante will be Medium Alison. Young actresses Katie Bradshaw and Andee Achocoso will alternate as Small Alison.
Th other characters will be played by:
- Yanah Laurel as Joan
- Ronan Crisologo and Daniel Drilon alternate as Christian
- Noel Comia and Albert Silos alternate as John
- Laurence Mossman as Roy/Pete/Mark/Bobby Jeremy
Fun Home, based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel of the same name, won 5 Tony awards in 2015, including Best Musical. The play is narrated by Alison, as she remembers her late father, relives her childhood at the Bechdel Funeral Home, and explores her own sexuality.
The Philippine production will be directed by Bobby Garcia and will run from November 10 to 27 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati. Tickets are available at Ticketworld. – Rappler.com
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