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Lea Salonga Joins the Cast and Producing Team of HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway

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 Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga, a global Filipina legend, will join the show’s Broadway cast for a special guest engagement this summer. Salonga, who is also joining the … Continue reading Lea Salonga Joins the Cast and Producing Team of HERE LIES LOVE on Broadway

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Reflections on the Amazing Broadway Legend, Alvin Ing – From Those Who Knew Him

By Lia Chang, Evan D’Angeles and Yuka Takara Legendary star of stage and screen, actor and singer Alvin Ing was best known for his Broadway roles in Pacific Overtures and Flower Drum Song, and the 2014 Paramount Pictures feature crime-drama The Gambler, where he starred as Mr. Lee opposite Mark Wahlberg, along with John Goodman, Jessica Lange and Brie Larsen. He also appeared in the … Continue reading Reflections on the Amazing Broadway Legend, Alvin Ing – From Those Who Knew Him

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May 31: Lea Salonga, Daniel Dae Kim, Phillipa Soo, Yo-Yo Ma, Tamlyn Tomita, Kal Penn, Auli’i Cravalho, President Biden and VP Harris to Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month on PBS

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and celebrity guests will join the Center for Asian American Media, Pacific Islanders in Communications, and PBS for “A Celebration of the AA and NHPI Community: Highlighting Our Diverse Tapestry.” The one-hour program will stream live on Facebook and YouTube on May 31 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT/2 PM HT. … Continue reading May 31: Lea Salonga, Daniel Dae Kim, Phillipa Soo, Yo-Yo Ma, Tamlyn Tomita, Kal Penn, Auli’i Cravalho, President Biden and VP Harris to Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month on PBS

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CAATA’s National Theatre Anti-Asian Hate PSA, “Stronger Together. And Stronger than Ever.” Featuring David Henry Hwang, Lea Salonga, Amy Hill, Jenna Ushkowitz, Ruthie Ann Miles, Marc delaCruz, Telly Leung & More

CAATA’s National Theatre Anti-Asian Hate PSA, “Stronger Together. And Stronger than Ever.” Featuring David Henry Hwang, Lea Salonga, Amy Hill, Jenna Ushkowitz, Ruthie Ann Miles, Marc delaCruz, Telly Leung, Conrad Ricamora, Thom Sesma, Paolo Montalban and More https://wp.me/p8ilTC-96l #stopasianhate Continue reading CAATA’s National Theatre Anti-Asian Hate PSA, “Stronger Together. And Stronger than Ever.” Featuring David Henry Hwang, Lea Salonga, Amy Hill, Jenna Ushkowitz, Ruthie Ann Miles, Marc delaCruz, Telly Leung & More

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Lea Salonga, George Takei, Telly Leung, Michael K. Lee and company. Photo by Matthew Murphy
Arts and Entertainment, Asian American, Theater

BroadwayHD to Stream ALLEGIANCE Starring George Takei, Lea Salonga, Telly Leung, Michael K. Lee, Katie Rose Clarke, Christopheren Nomura, Greg Watanabe and More In March

BroadwayHD to Stream ALLEGIANCE Starring George Takei, Lea Salonga, Telly Leung, Michael K. Lee, Katie Rose Clarke, Christopheren Nomura, Greg Watanabe and More In March https://wp.me/p8ilTC-8TK The cast also includes Aaron J. Albano, Belinda Allyn, Marcus Choi, Janelle Dote, Dan Horn, Owen Johnston, Darren Lee, Manna Nichols, Rumi Oyama, Catherine Ricafort, Momoko Sugai, Sam Tanabe, Kevin Munhall, Elena Wang, Scott Watanabe and Scott Wise. Continue reading BroadwayHD to Stream ALLEGIANCE Starring George Takei, Lea Salonga, Telly Leung, Michael K. Lee, Katie Rose Clarke, Christopheren Nomura, Greg Watanabe and More In March

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Alex Newell, Lea Salonga, Merle Dandridge and Quentin Earl Darrington. Photo by Lia Chang
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Broadway Records to Release ONCE ON THIS ISLAND on Limited Edition Orange Vinyl Featuring Lea Salonga, Hailey Kilgore, Alex Newell, Merle Dandridge, Quentin Earl Darrington, Kenita Miller, Phillip Boykin, and more on March 26

Broadway Records to Release ONCE ON THIS ISLAND on Limited Edition Orange Vinyl Featuring Lea Salonga, Hailey Kilgore, Alex Newell, Merle Dandridge, Quentin Earl Darrington, Kenita Miller, Phillip Boykin, and more on March 26 https://wp.me/p8ilTC-8Ov Continue reading Broadway Records to Release ONCE ON THIS ISLAND on Limited Edition Orange Vinyl Featuring Lea Salonga, Hailey Kilgore, Alex Newell, Merle Dandridge, Quentin Earl Darrington, Kenita Miller, Phillip Boykin, and more on March 26

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Video: Lea Salonga, Ruthie Ann Miles, Andréa Burns, Mandy Gonzalez, Hailey Kilgore and LaChanze Sing ‘The Human Heart’  at The Actors Fund Virtual 2020 Annual Gala

Video: Lea Salonga, Ruthie Ann Miles, Andréa Burns, Mandy Gonzalez, Hailey Kilgore and LaChanze Sing ‘The Human Heart’  at The Actors Fund Virtual 2020 Annual Gala https://wp.me/p8ilTC-8n2 Continue reading Video: Lea Salonga, Ruthie Ann Miles, Andréa Burns, Mandy Gonzalez, Hailey Kilgore and LaChanze Sing ‘The Human Heart’  at The Actors Fund Virtual 2020 Annual Gala

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Diane Paragas’ YELLOW ROSE, Starring Eva Noblezada, Lea Salonga and Dale Watson Now Available on Demand; Paragas to Host Live Twitter Watch Party

Diane Paragas’ YELLOW ROSE, Starring Eva Noblezada, Lea Salonga and Dale Watson Now Available on Demand; Paragas to Host Live Twitter Watch Party at 8pm https://wp.me/p8ilTC-8ip #watchyellowrose Continue reading Diane Paragas’ YELLOW ROSE, Starring Eva Noblezada, Lea Salonga and Dale Watson Now Available on Demand; Paragas to Host Live Twitter Watch Party

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