Filipino actor makes Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’

Filipino actor Red Concepcion joins ‘Chicago the Musical’ as Amos Hart, marks Broadway debut | Photos from chicagomusical/Instagram

The Filipino community in the United States is celebrating a new addition to the Broadway scene as acclaimed actor Red Concepcion officially takes the stage in the Tony Award-winning “Chicago the Musical,” marking his debut on Broadway.

This milestone unfolds as Concepcion steps into the role of Amos Hart in what is widely regarded as the longest-running American musical currently gracing the Broadway stage.

His engagement will commence on Jan. 15 until Mar. 24.

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In an Instagram post, the musical’s page extends a warm welcome to the Filipino theater actor with a caption, “Welcome to CHICAGO, @red_concepcion! He joins our cast and makes his Broadway debut as Amos Hart beginning Monday, January 15th!”

Concepcion, renowned for his portrayal of The Engineer in “Miss Saigon” during the US National and UK and Ireland Tours, offered a glimpse behind the scenes with snapshots from rehearsals.

“The only rehearsal pic I’ve taken. What a whirlwind it’s been! Hope to see you all Monday!,” he wrote.

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For those unfamiliar with Concepcion’s work, he gained acclaim for his lead role as Alan Strang in the Manila restaging of Peter Shaffer’s psychological drama “Equus.” 

In 2014, he clinched the Aliw Award for Best Actor in a Musical and the Gawad Buhay Award for Outstanding Male Actor in a Musical for his performance as Adam/Felicia in the Manila production of “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.”

Concepcion joins Charlotte d’Amboise (Roxie Hart), Max von Essen (Billy Flynn), R. Lowe (Mary Sunshine), Kimberly Marable (Velma Kelly), Lili Thomas as Matron “Mama” Morton.