David Byrne's 'Here Lies Love' to open on Broadway this summer
The musical premiered off Broadway in 2013.
Here lies Broadway! Here Lies Love, the acclaimed disco pop musical by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, is set to premiere on Broadway this summer. Performances begin June 17 ahead of a July 20 opening night.
Here Lies Love is based on the true story of Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos and her fall from power amid her country's People Power Revolution. Of its Off-Broadway premiere in 2013 at The Public Theater, The New York Times raved, "'Here Lies Love' is rich with candied melodies that stick to the inner ear and beats that act like cattle prods. This is music created to sweep you into unthinking acquiescence, as history is said to do."
In 2013, Here Lies Love was performed in an immersive style. The actors performed among the audience, and the audience was encouraged to participate in the movement as though at a dance club. This staging will be replicated for Broadway; the Broadway Theatre, where Here Lies Love will play, will be remodeled to resemble a dance club environment, where audiences will stand and move with the performers.
Byrne, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee formerly of the Talking Heads, created the concept, music, and lyrics for Here Lies Love, with music also by big beat musician Fatboy Slim, and additional music by Tom Gandey and J Pardo.
Directing is Tony Award winner Alex Timbers (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) and choreography is by Annie-B Parson. In addition to Here Lies Love off Broadway, Byrne, Timbers, and Parson previously collaborated on American Utopia, Byrne's special Tony Award-winning theatrical concert that had two acclaimed Broadway runs in New York.
The creative team for Here Lies Love on Broadway also includes set designer David Korins, costume designer Clint Ramos, lighting designer Justin Townsend, sound designers M.L. Dogg and Cody Spencer, and projection designer Peter Nigrini.
Frequently asked questions
What is Here Lies Love on Broadway about?
David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's disco pop musical comes to Broadway 10 years after its hit Off-Broadway premiere. The Broadway Theatre becomes an immersive dance club, where the audience grooves along as the story of Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos's reign unfolds around them. Find out more about tickets to Here Lies Love on Broadway.
Where is Here Lies Love on Broadway playing?
Here Lies Love on Broadway is playing at Broadway Theatre. The theatre is located at 1681 Broadway, New York, 10019.
How long is Here Lies Love on Broadway?
The running time of Here Lies Love on Broadway is 1h 30m
What's the age requirement for Here Lies Love on Broadway?
The recommended age for Here Lies Love on Broadway is Recommended for ages 14+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theater..
How do you book tickets for Here Lies Love on Broadway?
Book tickets for Here Lies Love on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Here Lies Love?
Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and big beat musician Fatboy Slim wrote Here Lies Love. Byrne wrote the music and lyrics and came up with the concept, and Slim wrote additional music.
What songs are in Here Lies Love?
Some of the best-known songs in Here Lies Love include the title song, "The Rose of Tacloban," and "Just Ask the Flowers." There are 25 songs in all, and the show is entirely sung through.
Is Here Lies Love appropriate for kids?
Here Lies Love is recommended for ages 14 and up. On the dance floor, parties often get separated as the audience moves around, so parents and children could be separated. The show also contains themes of political unrest and death.
Who is Imelda Marcos?
Imelda Marcos was First Lady of the Philippines from 1965-86. She and her husband, former President Ferdinand Marcos, are largely remembered for their martial-law regime and various other political controversies. Here Lies Love tells the story of her rise and fall from power with disco music, a nod to her large presence in the New York disco scene following her rule.
What is the name of the album Here Lies Love is based on?
The Here Lies Love musical is based on an album of the same name. The album came out in 2009, and David Byrne and Fatboy Slim adapted it for the stage in 2013.
What is the difference between standing tickets and seated tickets at Here Lies Love?
Standing tickets place audiences on the ground-level dance floor, where they stand the whole time and move around the room at different points during the show. Seated tickets are for the traditional theatre seats in the mezzanine level. Learn more about the experience of Here Lies Love from the standing and seated sections.
Who directed Here Lies Love?
Alex Timbers directs Here Lies Love on Broadway. He is also credited with developing the show. He also staged the Off-Broadway premiere in 2013, and his other Broadway directing credits include Beetlejuice and Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
Is Here Lies Love good?
Here Lies Love is among the best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide. Our four-star review reads, "This rollicking, form-breaking musical party is well worth an RSVP," additionally praising the choreography, design, and performances.
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