Lea Salonga Shines in Les Miserables World Tour Spectacular as Madame Thérnardier: Embracing Challenges and BTS Connection

Lea Salonga Shines in Les Miserables World Tour Spectacular as Madame Thérnardier: Embracing Challenges and BTS Connection

Lea Salonga, known for her roles in Les Miserables, recently shared her excitement about playing Madame Thérnardier in the Manila staging of the Les Miserables World Tour Spectacular. She mentioned the challenges of maneuvering in her purple dress for the role but embraced it as a fan of the K-pop group BTS, whose signature color is purple. Lea expressed her joy in being part of the production and connecting with other BTS fans, including her tour manager.

Having previously played Fantine or Eponine in Les Miserables, Lea is thrilled to take on the role of Madame Thérnardier this time. She enjoys portraying the quirky character alongside Red Concepcion as Monsieur Thérnardier. The production features an international cast, with Lea and Red bringing the lively yet dark couple to life on stage.

Fans can catch Lea and Red in GMG Production’s Les Miserables World Tour Spectacular, running from January 20 to March 1, 2026 at The Theatre at Solaire. The show promises a captivating experience with talented performers like Gerónimo Rauch, Jeremy Secomb, Emily Bautista, and Rachelle Ann Go. Don't miss the chance to witness this spectacular production on stage.