'Here Lies Love' sets Broadway closing date
The immersive musical, which puts audiences in a disco nightclub setting, tells the story of former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos's rise and fall from power.
Here lies Here Lies Love. Here Lies Love has set a closing date of November 26 at the Broadway Theatre. At the time of closing, the show will have played 183 total performances.
Here Lies Love is an immersive disco-pop musical, which transformed the Broadway Theatre into a nightclub where audiences can experience show seated or standing on the dance floor. New York Theatre Guide's four-star review reads, "This rollicking, form-breaking musical party is well worth an RSVP."
The musical, created by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim and directed by Alex Timbers, tells the life story of former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos and features Broadway's first all-Filipino cast.
The cast of Here Lies Love includes Arielle Jacobs as Imelda Marcos, Jose Llana as Ferdinand Marcos, Conrad Ricamora as Ninoy Aquino, Aaron J. Albano, Melody Butiu, Moses Villarama, Jasmine Forsberg, Reanne Acasio, Jaygee Macapugay, Julia Abueva, Renée Albulario, Aaron Alcaraz, Carol Angeli, Nathan Angelo, Kristina Doucette, Roy Flores, Timothy Matthew Flores, Sarah Kay, Jeigh Madjus, Aaron "AJ" Mercado, Geena Quintos, Shea Renne, Angelo Soriano, and Danielle Troiano.
Before coming to Broadway, Here Lies Love premiered at The Public Theater in 2013, also with Llana and Ricamora. The show later played an encore Off-Broadway engagement and a Seattle run, and plans to open productions in Japan and Australia.
The Broadway production will also be filmed for the New York Public Library.
The producers said in a statement, “Every aspect of our production brought new life and fresh ideas to Broadway, from the innovative music of David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, the beautiful choreography of Annie-B Parson, the masterful staging by our visionary director Alex Timbers, and the jaw-dropping set, lighting, sound, and projection designs by David Korins, Justin Townsend, M.L. Dogg, Cody Spencer and Peter Nigrini, and among the most dazzling collection of costumes ever seen on Broadway created by Clint Ramos."
“As the first-ever fully binational producing team, we are deeply proud and honored to have brought this pioneering theatrical event to Broadway," the statement continued.
Photo credit: The cast of Here Lies Love on Broadway. (Photo by Billy Bustamante, Matthew Murphy, and Evan Zimmerman)
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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