Screengrab from Rachelle Ann Go’s Instagram account
Three days before her debut as Fantine in London’s West End production of “Les Miserables,” Filipino singer-actress Rachelle Ann Go took to Instagram to share her preparations prior to the musical’s opening night on Monday.
In her Instagram post on Saturday, Go posted a photo of her wearing an apron costume.
“I was so nervous! I couldn’t even take off my apron during the scene. I will be relaxed this Monday. Well, I will try. Oh, Lord,” Go said.
READ: Rachelle Ann Go is new Fantine in West End’s Les Miserables
On Sunday, a day before the scheduled opening night, Go posted a photo of a Les Miserables book by Victor Hugo, saying she was reading Fantine’s lines.
“Reading Fantine’s bit again! I say enough … Too many tears already! Tomorrow is the day!” she said.
Hours before her debut performance, Go also took to Twitter on Monday to express her excitement and gratitude.
“Heart is beating so faaast! Please pray for me,” she said. “1 hour to go! Thank you guys for all your love and support!”
Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, who once played the role of Eponine in the musical’s 10th anniversary production in 1993, replied to one of Go’s tweets and wished her luck.
“You will be amazing! Toi toi toi! Break a leg! A million blessings unto you,” Salonga said.
Prior to being chosen as the new “Fantine,” Go also played the role of “Gigi” in the West End revival of “Miss Saigon,” which gave her the Best Featured Actress award in the BroadwayWorld West End awards and the Whatsonstage Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical.
“Les Miserables” is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year in London. Yuji Vincent Gonzales/RC
