Miss Saigon Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, who returned to Broadway this season in the Tony Awardnominated revival of Once On This Island, will play her final performance in the acclaimed. Lea Salonga will depart the Broadway production of Once on This Island on June 24, producers have announced. Current cast member Darlesia Cearcy will take over the role of Erzulie on June 25. Official Website of Lea Salonga, Filipina singer and actress best known for her performances in Miss Saigon, Les Misrables, Aladdin, Mulan, Flower Drum Song, Cinderella and Allegiance. First look at Lea Salonga singing from the new original Broadway musical, ALLEGIANCE. Lea Salonga perfoms the Broadway Concert! Watch her sing 15 songs from the musicals! I've Never Been In Love Before 5. Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga, known as Lea Salonga is a Filipino singer and actress who originated the role of Kim on West End and on Broadway. For her audition, Salonga sang On My Own from Les Misrables, a Schnberg and Boublil musical. Salonga would later describe the song as the song that After a soldout engagement last April, Lea Salonga returns to Feinsteins54 Below with a show The New York Times called one of the years most satisfying cabaret shows and Theatermania. Telly Leung ('Glee') also will continue his role in the production, jumping from San Diego's Old Globe Theatre in the fall. Lea Salonga is coming back to Broadway. Available with an Apple Music subscription. Lea Salonga a fost prima actri asiatic ce a jucat rolul de Eponine i Fantine n musicalul Les Misrables, de pe Broadway. De asemenea, lea portretizat pe Eponine i pe Fantine, n concertele aniversare de 10 i de 25 de ani de la Londra. Latest Lea Salonga news and updates. Sign in now to see your channels and recommendations. Tony Awardwinner Lea Salonga makes her highly anticipated return to Broadway. In Higher, Leas character, Kei, recalls her own childhood in comparison to that of her brother, Sam. When Lea Salonga was 20 years old, making her Broadway debut as Kim in the 1991 production of Miss Saigon, not once did she ever think shed star in Once on This Island, which was playing right. Lea Salonga On Stage Theater Credits, Bio and Tickets Tony Award winner Lea Salonga is currently starring in Once on This Island at Broadway's Circle in the Square until June 24, 2018. Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga was born on February 22, 1971 in Manila in the Philippines. Si Maria Ligaya Carmen Imutan Salonga na mas kilala bilang Lea Salonga ay ipinanganak noong ika 22 ng Pebrero 1971 Sa Medical Center Manila. Si Lea Salonga ay ang unak anak nina Ganuino Feliciano Salonga at Ligaya Alcantara Imutan. Lea Salonga wants to get hit in the gut. Thats what gets her to Broadway, the busy international performer says in the latest episode of Stagecraft, Varietys theater podcast. Tony, Olivier and Drama Desk winner Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Allegiance, Once On This Island) returns to the world of Cabaret in 2019 to bring you her favorite Broadway tunes. Boasting one of the finest voices in the business, Salonga's cabaret repertoire takes in everything from Broadway standards to contemporary pop. Les Misrables 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall Lea Salonga (ponine) Conductor: David Charles Abell Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. There are no critic reviews yet for Lea Salonga: The Broadway Concert. Keep checking Rotten Tomatoes for updates. Lea Salonga has been seen on Broadway in Miss Saigon (Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk and OCC Awards), Allegiance, Les Miserables and Flower Drum Song. Her international stage credits include Fun Home, Cats, Cinderella and God of Carnage. Tony winner Lea Salonga is officially back on Broadway. The first revival of Once on This Island, where Salonga stars as one of the gods, began its previews on November 9 at the Circle in the Square Theatre in New York. Notes: The year listed for any headshot usually refers to the year of publication of the media (such as a souvenir brochure) from which I derived it it does not necessarily refer. To celebrate the Chinese New Year, the HK Phil is delighted to have Broadway diva Lea Salonga back to Hong Kong. In addition to The Human Heart from Once On This Island, she will also sing songs from popular musicals (such as Miss Saigon), Disney movies (such as Frozen) and more. Lea Salonga as Eponine on Broadway; View All Playbill Sites Playbill Store Playbill Classic Arts PLAYBILLder Playbill Travel Contact Playbill. It's a rarefied group of Broadway legends that Lea Salonga belongs to, thanks to her careermaking turns in the 1990s in two gargantuan shows: She originated the role of Kim in Miss Saigon (and. Lea Salonga unforgettable star of Miss Saigon, Flower Drum Song, Les Miserables Anniversary Concert and the beautiful singing voice of Disney's Jasmine and Mulan. Impressively talented performer. Live singing is definitely Lea's domain she's one of the best live singers I've ever heard. The album was certified gold in the Philippines, and Salonga went on to host her own musical TV series, Love, Lea. Continuing to take roles in musical theater throughout her teens, she released her second album, Lea, in 1988. Lea SalongaThe Broadway Diva updated their profile picture. Sp S on S so S red S August 27, 2016 Lea SalongaThe Broadway Diva. Sp S on S so S red S August 27, 2016. MANILA Lea Salonga is set to return to Broadway. The news was confirmed by the Tony winner herself through a tweet sharing the report of the official announcement. Si Lea Salonga ay nakilala sa kanyang mga kontribusyon sa larangan ng musika. At pagbibigay ng mga karangalan sa ating bansa. Naging matagunpay siyang mangaawit hindi lang sa ating bansa kundi maging sa ibang bansa. When Lea Salonga was 20 years old, making her Broadway debut as Kim in the 1991 production of Miss Saigon, not once did she ever think shed star in Once on This Island, which was playing right. At her final bow as the goddess of love Erzulie in the musical Once on This Island, Filipino pride Lea Salonga received a standing ovation from the audience, while fans chanted her name. The Salongaled Broadway revival cast album was also a top contender at the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best Musical Show Album. An avid techie and gamer, Lea divides her time between Manila, Philippines with her family and the United States. Listen free to Lea Salonga The Broadway Concert (Overture (Live), Maybe (Live) and more). Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last. Lea Salonga has been seen on Broadway in Miss Saigon (Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk and OCC Awards), Allegiance, Les Miserables and Flower Drum Song. Her international stage credits include Fun Home. Soprano Musical Theater Singer Actress. Known to the world as Lea Salonga, (born February 22, 1971) is a Filipina singer and actress best known for her roles in musical theatre, for supplying the singing voices of two Disney Princesses, and as a recording artist and television performer. Known across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch, Lea Salonga is a singer and actress who is best known for her Tony Awardwinning role in Miss Saigon. In addition to the Tony, she has won the Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Awards, in the field of musical theatre. Lea Salonga Theatre Credits, Stage History and theater resume Broadway: Kim in Miss Saigon (Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk and OCC Awards), Allegiance, Les Miserables, Flower Drum Song. Lea Salonga began her singing career at the age of ten, when she recorded her first album, Small Voice. She also hosted her own musical TV show, Love, Lea. She starred in Miss Saigon and was then offered the role of the singing voice of Jasmine in the Disney film Aladdin (1992). She has continued to record albums. This is the album Lea Salonga was destined to make. Long recognized as a prodigious talent, Lea Salonga has appeared in a number of musicals outside her native Philippines, including the original Broadway production of Miss Saigon, for which she won a Tony. We and our partners use cookies to deliver our services and to show you ads based on your interests. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Lea Salonga is among those who are joining the Broadway revival of Once on This Island. The Tony winner will play Erzulie, Goddess of Love, in the new staging of the musical, alongside Merle. Singer, actress and Broadway royalty, Lea Salonga, known across the world for her powerful voice, perfect pitch and her Tony Award winning role in Miss Saigon and critically acclaimed role as Eponine in Les Misrables has announced a U. tour which will include a show at The London Palladium. NEW YORKShe was the first Asian woman to ever win a Tony. Now, Lea Salongas once again winning the hearts of theatergoers with her portrayal of Erzulie, the goddess of love, in the Broadway. Lea Salonga is credited as Performer. Also provided the singing voice for Jasmine in Disney's 1992 animated film, Aladdin. We have the opportunity to chat with Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, who will be playing Grace Farrell in this production. a condensed version of a fulllength Broadway musical corrals name. The Broadway Concert is a live recording of a Broadwaythemed concert given by Lea Salonga in Manila. She sings 15 songs from the musicals including a rendition of Too Much For One Heart, a song from the original production of Miss Saigon. Lea Salongas name is back on a New York theater marquee and the actresssinger couldnt be happier its happening at a time when the Great White Way isnt all white..