‘Singin’ in the Rain’ splashes into Manila this August

MANILA, Philippines - From the producers of the box-office triumphs Cats, Mamma Mia!, The Phantom of the Opera and Wicked comes another critically acclaimed production, from London’s West End: the ever-popular musical Singin’ in the Rain. Presented in Manila by Visa, Singin’ in the Rain will open on Aug. 20 and play for a strictly limited season at The Theatre at Solaire.

For all Visa cardholders: advance tickets with a 10 percent discount will be available during the Visa Entertainment presale for all Visa credit, debit, and prepaid cardholders from March 2 until April 12 or until tickets are sold out at www.visa.com.ph.

Set in 1927, it tells the story, made famous by Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds in the iconic 1952 MGM movie, of the first Hollywood musical, when the silver screen found its voice and left silent movies — and some of its stars — behind. 

This spectacular production is packed full of the charm, romance, comedy and Tinseltown glamour of one of the world’s best-loved movies and features all the songs from the glorious MGM score including Good Morning, Make ‘em Laugh, Moses Supposes and the classic Singin’ in the Rain.

The movie’s iconic choreography is flawlessly recreated, and — with the help of 12,000 liters of water — the audience can enjoy one of the most famous dance routines live onstage, with some leaving the theater a little wetter than when they arrived!

Presenter and CEO of Lunchbox Theatrical Productions James Cundall says, “This production of Singin’ in the Rain was one of the hottest tickets in the West End during its run, and I’m sure it will generate the same buzz in The Philippines. I am absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to bring one of my favorite musicals to Manila audiences — this show is a winner because it sends people out of the theater in the happiest of moods!

Leading the cast of 27 as the charming Don Lockwood is Grant Almirall, a seasoned star of musicals who recently triumphed in the role of Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys. Musical star Bethany Dickson, who has recently wowed audiences across China, New Zealand and Singapore with her performance as Maria in The Sound of Music, returns to the stage as the aspiring actress Kathy Selden. 

Directed by Jonathan Church, with Olivier Award-nominated choreography by Andrew Wright, designed by Simon Higlett, with sound by Matt McKenzie and lighting by Tim Mitchell, Singin’ in the Rain showers you with everything you could wish for in a hit musical.

Tickets for Singin’ in the Rain are on sale starting today onwards through TicketWorld. Call 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph. Presented in Manila by VISA Entertainment. Brought to Manila by David Atkins Enterprises, Michael Cassel Group, Concertus Manila, Dainty Group and Lunchbox Theatrical Productions and produced by Stage Entertainment and Chichester Festival Theatre.

Catch Singin’ in the Rain when it opens Aug. 20 at The Theatre at Solaire.