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

HERE LIES LOVE to Open on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre in June; Opening Night to set for July 20

Here Lies Love, the immersive disco pop musical based on the rise and fall of Imelda Marcos and the People Power Revolution of the Philippines, with music by Grammy®, Oscar®, and Tony Award® winner David Byrne and Grammy Award® winner Fatboy Slim, will premiere on Broadway in the Summer of 2023 at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street). Tony Award® winner Alex Timbers … Continue reading HERE LIES LOVE to Open on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre in June; Opening Night to set for July 20

Broadway Advocacy Coalition; David Byrne’s AMERICAN UTOPIA; and Freestyle Love Supreme to Receive Special Tony Awards

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today that they will present three Special Tony Awards to The Broadway Advocacy Coalition; David Byrne’s American Utopia and Freestyle Love Supreme. Special Tony Awards are presented to outstanding productions, artists and organizations who do not fall into any of the competitive categories. “In what has been such an unusual year in theatre, we are thrilled to be presenting these Special Tony … Continue reading Broadway Advocacy Coalition; David Byrne’s AMERICAN UTOPIA; and Freestyle Love Supreme to Receive Special Tony Awards

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

André De Shields, David Byrne, Annaleigh Ashford and More Attend “John Mulaney and The Sack Lunch Bunch” NY Premiere; Launches on Netflix on December 24

André De Shields, David Byrne, Annaleigh Ashford and More Attend “John Mulaney and The Sack Lunch Bunch” NY Premiere; Launches on Netflix on December 24 https://wp.me/p8ilTC-5CP Continue reading André De Shields, David Byrne, Annaleigh Ashford and More Attend “John Mulaney and The Sack Lunch Bunch” NY Premiere; Launches on Netflix on December 24

Final Week to See HERE LIES LOVE Starring Jaygee Macapugay, Mark Bautista, Conrad Ricamora, Melody Butiu & More at Seattle Rep through June 18

Final Week to See HERE LIES LOVE Starring Jaygee Macapugay, Mark Bautista, Conrad Ricamora, Melody Butiu & More at Seattle Rep through June 18 Continue reading Final Week to See HERE LIES LOVE Starring Jaygee Macapugay, Mark Bautista, Conrad Ricamora, Melody Butiu & More at Seattle Rep through June 18