Rachelle Ann Go is the Philippines’ pride and joy. She first made waves locally when she joined a series of singing contests and local adaptations of plays. She got her biggest break when she was cast as Gigi Van Tranh in the West End revival of Miss Saigon, which was quickly followed by the role of Fantine in the 30th anniversary staging of Les Miserables. She’s currently playing Gigi in Miss Saigon, this time for Broadway, but she will soon play Elizabeth Schuyler in the West End adaptation of Hamilton.
If you want to know how to make it to Broadway, Go has six important tips. Each week, she does a short video on Instagram with a tip on how to make it big.
Watch the entertaining videos below:
For tip #1, she says: Unleash the Cookie Monster in you!
For tip #2, she answers: how to shine on Broadway?
For tip #3, she says: when in doubt, riff it out
For tip #4, she says: if you forget your line, become a mime
For tip #5, she says: when you’re ready to throw in the towel, modify the vowel
For tip #6, she says: if you’re not feeling flushed then add a little blush
Who knew Rachelle Ann Go had this kind of sense of humor?
Which one’s your favorite? Share your thoughts below!
Follow When in Manila Koji for more stories like this!
