Lea Salonga News

54 Below just welcomed SHANKTUNES- an evening of original songs by Drama Desk-nominated orchestrator/arranger Lynne Shankel. Lynne was joined onstage by some of New York's finest talent for a fun-filled evening of her blend of pop, R&B, swing and musical theatre. ShankTunes featured songs from the recent Off-Broadway production of bare, as well as premieres of brand new songs. The evening was directed by Stafford Arima. Check out highlights from the night below!

In its fourth year, presented by AARP, The Outstanding Filipino Americans in New York (TOFA-NY) Awards, the grandest celebration that caps the monthlong Filipino American History Month in New York City, has announced today that Filipino-American EGOT holder Bobby Lopez ('Frozen,' 'The Book of Mormon'); fashion designer and philanthropist Josie Natori; Dean of Academic Affairs at Columbia University Sheila Coronel; the people behind Fiesta In America, an annual trade and cultural expo; and the medical mission volunteers of Philippine Medical Association in America (PMAA) will be feted with the highest honors--The Heritage Awards--at TOFA-NY Awards ceremony, which will be held at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall (881 7th Ave, New York, NY) on Saturday, October 25, at 7 p.m.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: I AM HARVEY MILK plays Lincoln Center, CHICAGO welcomes back a veteran 'Roxie', Cherry Lane celebrates 90 years and more!

Those of you who couldn't be in London for MISS SAIGON's 25th anniversary celebration last month are in for a treat. The performance was broadcast tonight, October 3, on BBC2, and you can watch the full finale below!

Internationally celebrated stage star and vocalist Lea Salonga pens a passionate essay dedicated to the new leading lady of the West End 25th anniversary production of popular mega-musical MISS SAIGON, sharing her own impressions of the actress taking on the iconic title role which she herself originated.

Check out the flashy and exciting new teaser trailer for the 25th anniversary performance of MISS SAIGON, which will be broadcast in full along with video clips tonight!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: LENNON kicks off tonight, FOUND appears at the Apple Store, and 'CURIOUS INCIDENT' opens on Sunday!

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Tony Award-winning performer and world renowned vocalist Lea Salonga is currently traveling the world with supergroup Il Divo for their 'A Musical Affair' tour. The group just made a stop in Vienna, with upcoming performances in Geneva, Zurich, Berlin, Frankfurt, and more, before moving to the UK later this October. Below, watch Salonga return to her Disney roots with a stunning performance of 'A Whole New World'- a song from ALADDIN that she made famous.

Notable Broadway arranger, orchestrator and musical director Lynne Shankel presents an evening of original songs later this year at popular NYC cabaret venue 54 Below, titled SHANKTUNES: A NIGHT OF ORIGINAL SONGS BY LYNNE SHANKEL.

This October and November 54 BELOW presents a lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54thStreet. For a detailed schedule of upcoming performances at 54 Below and to purchase tickets, visit www.54Below.com.

El escenógrafo David Pizarro, que actualmente trabaja en la producción de 'El Rey Leon', nos cuenta su experiencia como espectador en el 25 aniversario de 'Miss Saigon' que se celebró el pasado 22 de septiembre.

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

Enda Markey will produce Blood Brothers, one of the longest running musicals in theatre history at Hayes Theatre Co from February 6 for a strictly limited 4-week season.

Feinstein's at the Nikko is proud to announce the upcoming lineup for November 2014. Performers include Tony Award winning actress and singer Betty Buckley; Tony Award winner Laura Benanti; jazz legend Freddy Cole; acclaimed performance artist Jeffrey Johnson; star of stage and screen Telly Leung; Award-winning cabaret singer -- and Bay Area native -- Carly Ozard. Additional performers for November 2014 will be announced at a later date.

This is the hour! Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's Miss Saigon hosted its 25th anniversary gala performance of the musical in the West End earlier this week on September 22, 2014, featuring original stars Lea Salonga, Jonathan Pryce, Simon Bowman and other original cast members and alumni (not to mention screaming fans and plenty of champagne). Below, check out highlights from the exciting occasion!

Check out the flashy and exciting new teaser trailer for the 25th anniversary performance of MISS SAIGON, which will be broadcast along with video clips next weekend!