Rachelle Ann Go debuts as Fantine in West End’s ‘Les Miserables’

MANILA, Philippines – After playing the role of Gigi in Miss Saigon, Rachelle Ann Go made her debut as Fantine in the long-running musical Les Miserables in London on Monday, June 15.

Prior to playing her new role on stage, Rachelle posted her preparations leading up to the big day on Instagram, including a peek at her new costume. 

Excited to watch Les Mis one more time before we open on Monday aaaaaah! 3 days to go! #thelesmisdiaryofrachelle

A photo posted by Rachelle Ann Go (@gorachelleann) on Jun 11, 2015 at 10:54am PDT

 

Hi! 1st run earlier as Fantine!!! i was soooooo nervous! I couldn’t even take off my apron during the scene I will be relax this Monday… Well i will try oh Lord… #thelesmisdiaryofrachelle

A photo posted by Rachelle Ann Go (@gorachelleann) on Jun 12, 2015 at 11:56am PDT

 

Reading Fantine’s bit again! I say enough… Too many tears already!!!!!!! Tomorrow is the day! Aaaaaaahhhhhh!!!! Thank you Direk Chari @chachikee888 for this book #thelesmisdiaryofrachelle

A photo posted by Rachelle Ann Go (@gorachelleann) on Jun 14, 2015 at 2:40pm PDT

 

Rachelle also posted a series of tweets about making her Les Mis debut.

1 hour to go! Thank you guys for all your love and support!!#lesmis30

— Rachelle Ann Go (@gorachelleann) June 15, 2015

 

Here we go!!! Aaaaahhhhhhhh  #lesmis30

— Rachelle Ann Go (@gorachelleann) June 15, 2015

 

The Voice Kids coach Lea Salonga, no stranger to Les Mis (she played Eponine in the Broadway production in 1993), tweeted her support for Rachelle’s debut. 

@gorachelleann YOU WILL BE AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Toi toi toi!!! Break a leg!!! A million blessings unto you!!!

— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) June 15, 2015

 

Fellow cast member Emma Kingston shared a photo with Rachelle and the other actors before going onstage.

2 urchins a G-urchin and a lady 🙂 @Sanne_Besten @CourtneyJStapes @gorachelleann @lesmisofficial #lesmis30 pic.twitter.com/J7evPtufWg

— Emma Kingston (@emkingston) June 15, 2015

 

Rachelle was previously in West End’s Miss Saigon, where she played Gigi Van Tranh, a role which has earned her a number of accolades.  

But during a press conference on March 11, she announced she would no longer continue on in the play. Her casting as Fantine was announced last May. (WATCH: Rachelle Ann Go has her Disney moment in ‘Cinderella’ video) – Rappler.com