Lea Salonga News

Cabaret at the Castle presents Telly Leung in 'Who Loves Ya Baby,' directed by Alan Muraoka with musical direction by Gary Adler on Thursday, August 12 - Doors open at 6:30 with show at 8:00pm. The performance will take place at The Inner Circle at the Magic Castle® 7001 Franklin Ave., LA, CA 90028. Tickets are $25, available through boxoffice@magiccastle.com or 323-851-3313 x303.

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the selections for its 22nd Annual Festival of New Musicals taking place on Thursday, October 21 and Friday, October 22, 2010 in New York City.

According to the New York Times, Nick Jonas just can't seem to shake his squealing fans. In an article titled 'Swoons Follow Nick Jonas, on and Off the London Stage', the paper reports

The Muny will present DAMN YANKEES from July 12 - July 18, 2010. As previously announced, the cast will be lead by Eric Kunze (Joe Hardy), Angie L/ Shworer (Lola), and Lewis J. Stadlen (Applegate). BroadwayWorld has now confirmed that Leslie Kritzer will join the cast as 'Gloria Thorpe.' The production is being directed at the open-air theater by Paul Blake and will feature choreography by Mary MacLeod.

Ramin Karmiloo, Samantha Barks, Alfie Boe, Nick Jonas, Norm Lewis, Matt Lucas, Lea Salonga, Jenny Galloway, and Camilla Kerslake have completed the principal casting for the Les Miserables 25th anniversary concert at the O2. Nick Jonas has extended his role as Marius at the Queen's Theatre until July 24.

Star of Love Never Dies joins Nick Jonas in the line-up for the 25th anniversary show

The Tony-winning star of MISS SAIGON, Lea Salonga, will play the role of the Glamour Cat Grizabella in the international touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's popular musical CATS NOW AND FOREVER running on a limited engagement at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)from July 24 to August 15, 2010.

As BroadwayWorld has reported, producer Cameron Mackintosh will present a 25th Anniversary production of LES MISERABLES this fall. Together with the current production at the Queen's Theatre in the West End and a 25th Anniversary concert of the show in the works, this new production - which will play the Barbican Theatre - will mark the first time 3 renditions of the same show has run simultaneously in the UK. The 25th Anniversary production will tour the US beginning this fall.

Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, star of Stephen Sondheim's critically acclaimed Broadway musical revival, A Little Night Music, made his solo concert debut, 'I Happen to Like New York,' at NYC's premiere night club, Feinstein's at Loews Regency on Sunday, June 27th. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture Herdlicka with his friends and family backstage following his performance.

Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, star of Stephen Sondheim's critically acclaimed Broadway musical revival, A Little Night Music, made his solo concert debut, 'I Happen to Like New York,' at NYC's premiere night club, Feinstein's at Loews Regency on Sunday, June 27th. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the concert.

On Monday, June 20, Jonas Brother Nick Jonas joined the West End production of LES MISERABLES, now playing at the Queen's Theatre, as 'Marius.'. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at Jonas in the production below!

'I'd Do Anything' contestant Samantha Barks has just confirmed via Twitter that she will be playing the role of 'Eponine' in the highly anticipated 25th Anniversary Concert of LES MISERABLES in the West end in October. She reveals in a tweet: Can now confirm that I will be playing Eponine at the 25th anniversary concert of Les Mis! I am beyond excited.' Barks placed third in the BBC reality talent show competition for 'Nancy' in the West End production of OLIVER in 2008.

Elle Woods has arrived in Manila! Atlantis Productions' staging of the Broadway musical LEGALLY BLONDE opened on June 25th starring Philippine pop singer and recording artist Nikki Gil in the title role.

HUNTER RYAN HERDLICKA, who is currently appearing in Stephen Sondheim's critically acclaimed Broadway musical revival, A Little Night Music, will make his solo concert debut 'I Happen to Like New York' at NYC's premiere night club, FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY on Sunday, June 27th at 8 PM.

BlueRare Productions has announced the cast and creative team for its Off-Broadway premiere of the probing and politically-charged mash-up comedy, Abraham Lincoln's Big, Gay Dance Party, by Aaron Loeb.

Stephanie J. Block (Drama desk nomination for 9 to 5, Wicked, The Boy From Oz) will join Gretchen Bieber (Hairspray), Joel Blum (Two-time TONY nominee, Steel Pier, Showboat), Rebecca Eichenberger (Phantom of the Opera, Carousel), Jonathan Kaplan (Diary of Anne Frank, Theatre World Award, Tony nomination for Falsettos), Erik Liberman (Lovemusik), Lindsay Northen (Wicked), Noah Weisberg(Enron, South Pacific )and Lee Zarrett (Hair) for an industry reading of a new musical MY AMERICAN FAMILY .

Experience this unforgettable story of love and loss when Pittsburgh CLO presents the epic musical Miss Saigon, June 8- 20 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. One of the most stunning Broadway productions of all time, Miss Saigon is a raw and uncompromising tale that has captivated audiences around the world.

Stephanie J. Block (Drama desk nomination for 9 to 5, Wicked, The Boy From Oz) will join Gretchen Bieber (Hairspray), Joel Blum (Two-time TONY nominee, Steel Pier, Showboat), Rebecca Eichenberger (Phantom of the Opera, Carousel), Jonathan Kaplan (Diary of Anne Frank, Theatre World Award, Tony nomination for Falsettos), Erik Liberman (Lovemusik), Lindsay Northen (Wicked), Noah Weisberg(Enron, South Pacific )and Lee Zarrett (Hair) for an industry reading of a new musical MY AMERICAN FAMILY .

HUNTER RYAN HERDLICKA, who is currently appearing in Stephen Sondheim's critically acclaimed Broadway musical revival, A Little Night Music, will make his solo concert debut 'I Happen to Like New York' at NYC's premiere night club, FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY on Sunday, June 27th at 8 PM.

Stephanie J. Block (Drama desk nomination for 9 to 5, Wicked, The Boy From Oz) will join Gretchen Bieber (Hairspray), Jonathan Kaplan (Diary of Anne Frank, Theatre World Award, Tony nomination for Falsettos), and Erik Liberman (Lovemusik) for an industry reading of a new musical MY AMERICAN FAMILY