The world of Les Misérables is about to get louder, cheekier, and delightfully chaotic as Lea Salonga and Red Concepción take on one of musical theatre’s most notorious pairings.

Producers of the World Tour Spectacular have unveiled a first-look teaser featuring Salonga and Concepción as the scheming, scene-stealing Thénardiers for the Manila engagement. The reveal offers audiences an early taste of the mischief, bravado, and razor-sharp humor the two are expected to bring to the roles.

Set to run from 20 January to 1 March 2026, the Manila leg marks another milestone for Salonga, whose career has long been intertwined with Les Misérables, while introducing a fresh dynamic with Concepción as her partner-in-crime onstage. Together, they promise a Thénardier duo that blends seasoned theatrical command with contemporary flair—equal parts comedy, chaos, and charisma.

As anticipation builds for the tour’s arrival, theater fans can raise a figurative glass: the masters of the house are officially in residence, and Manila is in for a wickedly entertaining ride.