Lea Salonga joins 'Here Lies Love' Broadway cast
The Tony Award-winning actress, who is also a producer on the musical, will perform in the production at the Broadway Theatre for five weeks only this summer.
Here lies Lea! Tony Award winner Lea Salonga will join the cast of Here Lies Love, which makes its Broadway premiere at the Broadway Theatre this summer from June 17.
Here Lies Love is a disco-pop musical about Philippine leaders Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos, from their rise to power to their fall at the hands of the People Power Revolution. Salonga, who is also a producer on the musical, will play Aurora Aquino, the mother of revolution leader Ninoy Aquino. Her character performs the song “Just Ask The Flowers.”
Salonga will perform in Here Lies Love from July 11 to August 13. After she departs, various guest stars from the Philippines will perform the role.
Salonga won a Tony Award at age 20 for her Broadway-debut role as Kim in Miss Saigon, which also played the Broadway Theatre in 1991. She is also known for roles in Les Misérables, Allegiance, and Once On This Island.
Who is in the Here Lies Love Broadway cast?
Salonga joins previously announced cast members Jose Llana as Ferdinand Marcos and Conrad Ricamora as Ninoy Aquino. Both actors originated their roles in Here Lies Love's 2013 world premiere at The Public Theater.
The show is created by David Byrne and co-composed by Fatboy Slim. Alex Timbers directs.
Photo credit: Lea Salonga. (Photo by Raymund Isaac)
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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