![]() “Here Lies Love” previews start on June 17 and opens on July 20 at the Broadway Theater in New York City. “On one level, the song is gorgeous but on a whole other level, it’s heartbreaking because this character is talking about her son,” she said. Lea Salonga joins cast of 'Here Lies Love' on Broadway Playing the role of Ninoy’s mother Aurora is award-winning singer and actress Lea Salonga. “We’re all energized and extra excited to tell our story in a revolutionary way.” “There’s never been an all-Filipino cast on Broadway,” he said. It will feature an all-Filipino cast for the first time on Broadway.Ĭonrad Ricamora plays the late senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino III, whose assassination in 1983, led to the bloodless revolt three years later. “Here Lies Love” takes the audience back to the 70’s and the 80’s disco club scene in New York.īryne said the disco-driven musical brings to life Imelda’s lavish lifestyle in New York, and her endless parties with the Big Apple’s elite. ![]() Sammo and Terrell investigate two arson fires that may involve art thieves, while being shadowed by an action-movie star who is preparing for a role in his latest film. With Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Arsenio Hall, Kelly Hu, Gretchen Egolf. Jacobs added: “I think “Here Lies Love” shines a light on our history and it really shines a light more specifically on the people who led the revolution, the people who fought for democracy.” Deathfist Five: MCU: Directed by Terrence O'Hara. with Sammo Hung, Kelly Hu, Arsenio Hall, Louis Mandylor. “And there are countries all around the world that to rewrite history.” Martial Law (TV Series) is a TV Series directed by Carlton Cuse (Creator), Whitney Ransick.“There's so many democracies at stake all around the world,” she said. She believes this part of Philippine history is a story that needs to be told to a new generation. Hangover comes and the lights turn on, and it’s called the People Power Revolution.”ĭisney Princess Arielle Jacobs, known for her role as Princess Jasmine in Aladdin on Broadway, will step into the shoes of Imelda. But what’s even more important is we show what happens after. " showing people what happens when you elect popular candidates in a very popular election,” he said. Jose Llana, who plays the role of Ferdinand Marcos Sr., said the musical is a cautionary tale for the world to see. The musical by David Byrne is based on the rise and fall of former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos.ĭavid Byrne's Imelda Marcos musical is coming to Broadway in June ![]() Actors of the musical “Here Lies Love” have stressed the need for a retelling of the country’s Martial Law period and the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution.
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