Lea Salonga News

Following a sold-out engagement in 2013, Feinstein's at the Nikko is thrilled to welcome the return of Nancy And Beth, starring Emmy Award-winning actress and musician Megan Mullally and musician, songwriter, actress, and writer Stephanie Hunt, for three performances only-Friday, May 3 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, May 4 (7 p.m. & 10 p.m.). Tickets range in price from $65-$105 and are available beginning Thursday, January 17 at 7 a.m. PST by calling 866-663-1063 or visiting www.ticketfly.com. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.

This Valentine's Day, acclaimed chanteuse Amanda King will bring her new show, Movie Musical Magic, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for one performance only. Paying homage to the splendor of Hollywood movie musicals, King celebrates highlights from the treasury of songs that made movies and the movies that made songs. Tickets range in price from $20-$40 and are available now by calling 866-663-1063 or visiting www.ticketfly.com. Tickets prices are subject to change without notice.

Due to popular demand, Feinstein's at the Nikko has added performance dates for Tony Award winner Lena Hall with her acclaimed one-woman show, Art of the Audition: From Falling Apart to Nailing the Part on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 8 p.m. and Broadway giants Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp with their hit-show Acoustically Speaking - A 20-Year Friendship on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 8 p.m.

The Tony Award winning Best Revival Once On This Island closes today, Sunday, January 6, 2019. The production played 29 previews and 458 performances.

Telly Leung is a New York City native who was recently named one of the 'Out 100' by Out Magazine and 'Faces To Watch' by The Los Angeles Times. His Broadway and national touring credits include In Transit, Allegiance (with George Takei and Lea Salonga), Godspell, Rent (final Broadway company), Wicked (Boq, original Chicago company), Pacific Overtures, and Flower Drum Song.

Speranza Theatre Company is proud to present the FOODIES. Presented by Speranza Theatre Company, hosted by Square 1 Community Eatery, FOODIES is an evening of short plays and monologues tackling one of our favorite subjects - food! Regardless of your relationship with food, there is no denying its powerful ability to connect and divide us, to bring us joy and sometimes pain. Join us as we chew on the many ways food impacts our lives. Just a short walk from the Journal Square PATH and Transportation Center.

As with each passing season, 2018 proved to be another exceptional year for theater not only in Souther California in general but also in Orange County---my home base. This year, the OC finally welcomed the debut of what has become this century's most awarded and most renowned stage musical ever about the Founding Father etched regally on the 10 dollar bill. Meanwhile, So. Cal. enjoyed a powerful surge of new stage works that explored Asian-American experiences, a positive step forward in the presentation of diverse voices we seldom hear from on the stage. A pair of touring musicals---both opening in the O.C. in early 2019---made such an impact in their Los Angeles engagements for me personally that I had to include them in my list, even though I have not 'officially' reviewed the productions for print. With that said, here is my 'Best of 2018' from Orange County and adjacent locales nearby---a mixture of outstanding shows and brilliant performances that made a lasting, memorable imprint in my theatergoing experience this year.

Our album critics have gone through all of the amazing recordings released this year and painstakingly chosen their favorites. From Broadway to West End, big screen to small, we've got a full list to keep you listening to the best of the best!

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that iconic dancer and performer Sono Osato has passed away. She was 99. 

As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Lea Salonga steps back into the role of Erzulie in Once On This Island, beginning today, December 27.

It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.

Singer-songwriter Steve Grand will make his Feinstein's at the Nikko debut with his solo show, Up Close and Personal,on Wednesday, February 20 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, February 21 at 8 p.m. In this intimate evening, Grand will perform songs from his critically-acclaimed new album, "not the end of me," as well as favorites from his debut album, "All-American Boy."

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.

The Cabaret is celebrating its 10th Anniversary season with some of the most highly acclaimed acts in the nation. The line-up for Winter/Spring 2019 includes a Grammy Award winner, the voice of two beloved Disney princesses and four Tony Award winners.

Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc. departed from its usual practice of over 4 decades by selecting both a Female and Male Entertainer of the Year this year.

Tony Award nominee Rory O'Malley will bring his acclaimed solo show, Pub Crawl, to Feinstein's at the Nikko on Friday, February 22 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 23 at 8 p.m.

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The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall regrets to announce that Lea Salonga's performance on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 has been cancelled due to a tour scheduling conflict.

BroadwayWorld has learned that Michelle Williams has been advised by her doctors to take a leave of absence from performing. Lea Salonga, who originated the role in this production will play Erzulie from December 27 through its final performance on January 6.

Back by popular demand, the legendaryMarilyn Maye returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko with her newest show, The Secret of Life, for two performances only-Friday, March 8 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, March 9 (8 p.m.). In this intimate evening, Ms. Maye will perform selections from the Great American Songbook and share anecdotes from her legendary career!