Lea Salonga News

Today's top stories: New casting has been announced for the Broadway and touring productions of Dear Evan Hansen!

As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Lea Salonga will take on the role of Mrs. Lovett in Stephen Sondheim's classic musical SWEENEY TODD in the Philippines. The show culminates Atlantis' 20th Anniversary Season in 2019. She stars opposite Jett Pangan in the title role.

Produced by The British Theatre Academy, this is a youth production of the multi award-winning Broadway hit, from the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Anastasia, Seussical, Ragtime).

Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group is thrilled to announce that singer-songwriter and acclaimed musical theater performer Nyoy Volante joins the cast of SWEENEY TODD as Signor Adolfo Pirelli, the rival barber of Mr.Todd. He joins Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga, rock icon Jett Pangan, Ima Castro, Andrew Fernando, and Gerald Santos in the illustrious cast of the highly-anticipated musical thriller.

Today, international live entertainment producer Michael Cassel Group announces two new specialist hires, Joanna McEwan as Director, Tourism and Remy Chancerel as Director, Publicity.

Throughout 2019, GKIDS and Fathom Events' STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2019 presents a series of Studio Ghibli's celebrated animated masterpieces on cinema screens nationwide, along with some very special surprises.

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature INTO THE WOODS in Los Angeles, Lea Salonga in SWEENEY TODD and more!

Resorts World Manila (RWM), the Philippines' pioneering integrated resort-township, welcomes back Tony winner, Disney Legend Lea Salonga as they celebrate RWM's 10th anniversary via a two-night concert billed as Perfect Ten: A Gala Performance at the Newport Performing Arts Theatre on Friday, August 30, and Saturday, August 31, 2019, at 8 p.m.

Today's top stories: Gabrielle Carrubba takes over the role of Zoe in Dear Evan Hansen, Hadestown eliminates its rush ticket policy, and more!

A Is For Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z is the new children's picture book written by John Robert Allman and illustrated by Peter Emmerich. The book will be released on November 12.

As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Lea Salonga will take on the role of Mrs. Lovett in Stephen Sondheim's classic musical SWEENEY TODD, which culminates Atlantis' 20th Anniversary Season in 2019. She stars opposite Jett Pangan in the title role.

On Thursday, July 18th, Tony® Award winner Santino Fontana surprised the students of Broadway Artists Alliance during their exciting week of master classes and rehearsals in the heart of New York City. It's been a little over a month since Fontana took home the 2019 Tony® award for playing Michael Dorsey/Dorothy Michaels in Tootsie, but he is also well known for his roles in Cinderella, Hello, Dolly!, Billy Elliot, The Importance of Being Earnest, and for his various roles on screen in shows and movies like Frozen, Crazy-Ex Girlfriend and Fosse/Verdon. Fontana took time out of his busy show schedule to share some encouraging words with the young performers.

Asian CineVision opened The 42nd Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF42) with the timely immigration drama YELLOW ROSE on Thursday night at Asia Society in New York.

The The British Theatre Academy returns to Southwark Playhouse for a second summer season of shows.

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature INTO THE WOODS at the Hollywood Bowl, Ship in THE LAST SHIP and More!

Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd! The classic Stephen Sondheim musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will debut in Singapore at Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands Nov. 28 through Dec. 8.

Today's top stories: Little Shop of Horrors returns off-Broadway, Britney Spears musical postponed, and more!

Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, is thrilled to announce that Rajo Laurel will be designing the costumes for its highly anticipated staging of SWEENEY TODD starring Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan.

Lea Salonga recently performed at The Palladium on her debut solo UK tour. While onstage, Lea invited a special guest, Rachelle Ann Go, to perform 'I Know Him So Well' with her.

Su nombre es sinonimo de cine y teatro musical. Ha creado las bandas sonoras de la epoca dorada de Disney como LA BELLA Y LA BESTIA o ALADDIN, y tambien musicales inolvidables como LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS o NEWSIES, por el que gano el Premio Tony.