HERE LIES LOVE Begins Rehearsals Today With Broadway’s First All-Filipino Company; Performances Begin Jun. 17 at the Broadway Theatre

The producers of Here Lies Love, the groundbreaking musical from the minds of Grammy®, Oscar®, and Tony Award® winner David Byrne (concept, music and lyrics) and Grammy Award® winner Fatboy Slim (music), today announced full casting for the show, marking the first all-Filipino cast to perform on Broadway. The 23-member company, which begins rehearsals today, includes 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 … Continue reading HERE LIES LOVE Begins Rehearsals Today With Broadway’s First All-Filipino Company; Performances Begin Jun. 17 at the Broadway Theatre

Arielle Jacobs to Star as Imelda in Broadway Company of HERE LIES LOVE

The producers of Here Lies Love, the groundbreaking musical from the minds of Grammy®, Oscar®, and Tony Award® winner David Byrne (concept, music and lyrics) and Grammy Award® winner Fatboy Slim (music), announced today that Arielle Jacobs (In The Heights, Aladdin, Between The Lines) will lead the show’s Broadway cast in the role of former Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos. Jacobs’ casting was unveiled exclusively this morning by Vogue Philippines. “I’m so honored to be able to tell … Continue reading Arielle Jacobs to Star as Imelda in Broadway Company of HERE LIES LOVE

Jose Llana and Conrad Ricamora to Reprise Original Roles in HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway; Previews begin on Jun. 17

The producers of Here Lies Love, the groundbreaking musical from the minds of Grammy®, Oscar®, and Tony Award® winner David Byrne (concept, music and lyrics) and Grammy Award® winner Fatboy Slim (music), announced today that Jose Llana (The King and I, The 25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee) and Conrad Ricamora (“How to Get Away with Murder,” The King and I, Soft Power – Grammy … Continue reading Jose Llana and Conrad Ricamora to Reprise Original Roles in HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway; Previews begin on Jun. 17

Conrad Ricamora Ends His Run as Seymour Krelborn in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS on May 15; Watch Tiny Desk Concert Video Celebrating 40th Anniversary

I headed down to skid row aka as the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street) where two-time Grammy nominee and Theater World Award winner Conrad Ricamora has been starring as Seymour Krelborn in the three-time Best Musical Revival Award-winning production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS since January 11.  This is your last weekend to see him in his heartbreaking portrayal as his limited run ends on May … Continue reading Conrad Ricamora Ends His Run as Seymour Krelborn in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS on May 15; Watch Tiny Desk Concert Video Celebrating 40th Anniversary

Two-time Grammy Nominee and Theater World Award Winner Conrad Ricamora Stars as Seymour in Off-Broadway Production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Two-time Grammy nominee and Theater World Award winner Conrad Ricamora (“How to Get Away With Murder,” The King & I, Here Lies Love, Soft Power) begins performances as Seymour in the three-time Best Musical Revival Award-winning production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS tonight. Widely known for his groundbreaking role of Oliver Hampton on the ABC drama “How To Get Away With Murder,” and Dr. Jake … Continue reading Two-time Grammy Nominee and Theater World Award Winner Conrad Ricamora Stars as Seymour in Off-Broadway Production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Two-time Grammy Nominee and Theater World Award Winner Conrad Ricamora Set as Seymour in Off-Broadway Production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS in January, 2022

Two-time Grammy nominee and Theater World Award winner Conrad Ricamora (“How to Get Away With Murder,” The King & I, Here Lies Love, Soft Power) returns to the New York stage and will star as Seymour in the three-time Best Musical Revival Award-winning production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS beginning January 11, 2022. Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, American Son) will play his final performance … Continue reading Two-time Grammy Nominee and Theater World Award Winner Conrad Ricamora Set as Seymour in Off-Broadway Production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS in January, 2022

Video: Jose Llana, Ruthie Ann Miles, Conrad Ricamora, Melody Butiu, Jeigh Madjus, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Kelvin Moon Loh, Jaygee Macapugay, and Renee Albulario in Virtual HERE LIES LOVE Reunion on Stars in the House

Updated: 5/25/21 On May 25, Jose Llana guest hosted Stars in the House with his Here Lies Love cast mates Ruthie Ann Miles, Conrad Ricamora, Melody Butiu, Jeigh Madjus, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Kelvin Moon Loh, Jaygee Macapugay, and Renee Albulario. Watch below:  Here Lies Love premiered off Broadway at The Public Theater in New York City in 2013 under the direction of Alex Timbers. It starred Ruthie … Continue reading Video: Jose Llana, Ruthie Ann Miles, Conrad Ricamora, Melody Butiu, Jeigh Madjus, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Kelvin Moon Loh, Jaygee Macapugay, and Renee Albulario in Virtual HERE LIES LOVE Reunion on Stars in the House

Video: BroadwayCon-SOFT POWER: Discussion of Art and AAPI Advocacy Panel Featuring David Henry Hwang, Francis Jue, Jaygee Macapugay, Conrad Ricamora, Sunny Hitt and moderator Erin Quill

#icymi – Video: BroadwayCon-SOFT POWER: Discussion of Art and AAPI Advocacy Panel Featuring David Henry Hwang, Francis Jue, Jaygee Macapugay, Conrad Ricamora, Sunny Hitt and moderator Erin Quill https://wp.me/p8ilTC-9nt Continue reading Video: BroadwayCon-SOFT POWER: Discussion of Art and AAPI Advocacy Panel Featuring David Henry Hwang, Francis Jue, Jaygee Macapugay, Conrad Ricamora, Sunny Hitt and moderator Erin Quill

Jaygee Macapugay as Imelda in the Off- Broadway production of HERE LIES LOVE at The Public. Photo by Lia Chang

Mar. 13: HERE LIES LOVE Cast Members Jaygee Macapugay, Mark Bautista, Conrad Ricamora, Melody Butiu, Renee Albulario, Belinda Allyn, Debralee Daco, Jordan DeLeon, Michael Feldman, Jeigh Madjus, Jonelle Margallo, Geena Quintos,  Shea Renne, Enrico Rodriguez, Trevor Salter, Janelle Velasquez and Tobias Wong Reunite for Seattle Rep’s Revel + Raise At Home Benefit

Mar. 13: HERE LIES LOVE Cast Members Jaygee Macapugay, Mark Bautista, Conrad Ricamora, Melody Butiu, Renee Albulario, Belinda Allyn, Debralee Daco, Jordan DeLeon, Michael Feldman, Jeigh Madjus, Jonelle Margallo, Geena Quintos,  Shea Renne, Enrico Rodriguez, Trevor Salter, Janelle Velasquez and Tobias Wong Reunite for Seattle Rep’s Revel + Raise At Home Benefit https://wp.me/p8ilTC-8Q4 Continue reading Mar. 13: HERE LIES LOVE Cast Members Jaygee Macapugay, Mark Bautista, Conrad Ricamora, Melody Butiu, Renee Albulario, Belinda Allyn, Debralee Daco, Jordan DeLeon, Michael Feldman, Jeigh Madjus, Jonelle Margallo, Geena Quintos,  Shea Renne, Enrico Rodriguez, Trevor Salter, Janelle Velasquez and Tobias Wong Reunite for Seattle Rep’s Revel + Raise At Home Benefit

Signature Theatre’s SIMPLY SONDHEIM Featuring Norm Lewis, Solea Pfeiffer, Conrad Ricamora, Emily Skinner, Nicholas McDonough, Donna Migliaccio, Christopher Mueller, Katie Mariko Murray, Tracy Lynn Olivera, Paul Scanlan, Awa Sal Secka and Bobby Smith, streams through March 26

Signature Theatre’s SIMPLY SONDHEIM Featuring Norm Lewis, Solea Pfeiffer, Conrad Ricamora, Emily Skinner, Nicholas McDonough, Donna Migliaccio, Christopher Mueller, Katie Mariko Murray, Tracy Lynn Olivera, Paul Scanlan, Awa Sal Secka and Bobby Smith, streams through March 26 https://wp.me/p8ilTC-8Il Continue reading Signature Theatre’s SIMPLY SONDHEIM Featuring Norm Lewis, Solea Pfeiffer, Conrad Ricamora, Emily Skinner, Nicholas McDonough, Donna Migliaccio, Christopher Mueller, Katie Mariko Murray, Tracy Lynn Olivera, Paul Scanlan, Awa Sal Secka and Bobby Smith, streams through March 26