GLOBAL Marketing Group (GMG) Productions on Wednesday announced that it will begin operations in the Philippines by bringing “prestigious musicals to Manila.”
“GMG Productions’ core vision and mission are to bring top quality theatrical productions to Asia. Audiences will be experiencing more of what Broadway and West End have to offer, with an exciting lineup of shows in the coming years,” Carlos Candal, owner and CEO of GMG, said in a press statement.
GMG is the production arm of UK-based merchandise manufacturer for theater shows and live events.
Over the past three decades, Mr. Candal has co-produced and invested in several theatrical shows including On Your Feet (London and World Tour), The Bodyguard (London, United States, Australia, World Tour), Annie (London and World Tour), Sunset Boulevard (UK Tour), Flashdance (World Tour), American Idiot (World Tour), Gypsy (London), Buddy the Buddy Holly Story (London/Broadway and Worldwide) and Rock of Ages (Broadway/ US Tour).
GMG Productions begins its Manila operations by bringing the Really Useful Group’s revival of Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s Cats The Musical in partnership with Robert Sewell, former CEO of ticketing portal TicketWorld. The show opens on Nov. 6 at the Theatre at Solaire Resort and Casino in Parañaque City. — Zsarlene B. Chua
