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HINDI mapagsidlan ang sayang nararamdaman ngayon ni Vina Morales dahil dream come true niya na mapasama sa any Broadway show bilang isang mang-aawit na halos lahat namang performers ay ito ang pangarap
Matagal na itong nasa bucket list ng singer/actress kaya lahat ng auditions ay pinupuntahan niya o nagpapadala siya ng mga video audition ng kanta na hoping isang araw ay mapansin siya at heto na kasama siya sa first all-Filipino production ng “Here Lies Love” bilang Aurora Aquino sa loob ng isang buwan simula sa Setyembre 22.
Si Vina ang kapalit ng multi-awarded Filipino Broadway star, ang Tony award winner na si Lea Salonga.
Hiningan namin ng reaksyon si Vina sa malaking oportunidad na ito na mag-perform siya sa Broadway Theater sa New York City, USA.
“Hi Reg, yes tuloy ako sa Broadway, dream come true for me. Another bucket list checked,” sey niya sa amin.
Chika pa niya, “Doing the role of Lea Salonga…she was the one and Direk Bobby Garcia who guided me along the way. They were so kind and very supportive. Thankful to them.
“I actually auditioned for that years ago that’s why the director Alex Timbers and David Byrne is familiar of me.”
Patuloy niya, “I did Sherrie of Rock of Ages play under Atlantis Production kaya alam nila na nagte-theater ako when I was in Australia for my tour of 6 shows, coach Lea and direk asked for a video audition of a song from Here Lies Love. They guided me along the way thru the process until I got accepted for the role of Aurora Aquino.”
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“I am very excited ‘coz dream ‘yan ng lahat ng theater artists to be on Broadway,” aniya.
Kwento pa niya, “When I was interviewed by Tito Boy Abunda ‘coz I shared the secret to him before the announcement of Here Lies Love productions, he said ‘Good Thing happen to those who wait and I agree with him, in Gods perfect time talaga.
“Now, I’m doing Broadway, God is Good all the time. I am thankful and grateful.”
“Also my Star Magic family is also in full support along with my Family (Magdayao). Excited to meet the whole family of Here Lies Love on Broadway, yahoo!” Masaya niyang sabi.
Samantala, hindi muna makakasama ni Vina ang kanyang pamilya patungong NYC dahil paalis na siya sa August 27 for a solo show sa September 1, Royal Theater Honolulu, Hawaii at September 2 Maui Hawaii.
Aniya, “need to be re-schedule due to Lahaina strong (fundraising events para sa biktima ng wildfire sa Maui).”
Pagdating ng September 9 ay may back-to-back concert sila ni David Pomeranz na “Two Hearts” sa San Jose, California, September 16 Los Angeles at saka siya diretso ng New York para sa “Here Lies Love” show sa Broadway.
Base sa ini-realease ng Associated Press:
“Filipino actress Vina Morales debuts on Broadway as she replaces multi-awarded Filipino Broadway star Lea Salonga in the first all-Filipino production of “Here Lies Love.”
Morales enters the role following Salonga’s final performance as “Aurora Aquino” this Saturday, Aug. 19, at 3:30 p.m. Salonga remains a vital member of the show’s co-producing team. Cast member Reanne Acasio steps back in as the full-time “Aurora Aquino” in the interim.”
Ayon naman kay Lea, “I am so excited to share the news that my friend Vina Morales will join our fabulous all-Filipino company in Here Lies Love! So talented and lovely, but most of all, so kind. She will be a wonderful addition to our cast!”
Magsisimula ang Aurora Aquino show for a limited guest engagement mula Friday, Sept. 22 til Sunday, Oct. 22 sa Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street).
Sabi naman ng direktor na si Alex Timbers, “David Byrne and I were introduced to Vina’s extraordinary talents ten years ago in Manila when we were casting Here Lies Love’s National Theatre production. It’s an exciting, full-circle moment to have her join us now on Broadway and an honor to introduce her, in this show-stopping role, to our incredible audiences.”
Ayon pa sa press release, “As previously announced, ‘Here Lies Love’ is committed to featuring guest stars from the Philippines as ‘Aurora Aquino,’ showcasing the country’s talent. This production marked the first time Salonga played a Filipino role on the Broadway stage.
“Here Lies Love began previews Saturday, June 17, and opened to rave reviews on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
“From David Byrne Academy Award®, Grammy® Award, and Tony Award® winner) and Fatboy Slim (Grammy Award winner), Here Lies Love is ‘a truly fabulous piece of visual theater with a soundscape more beautiful, more exciting and more surprising than any score on Broadway’ (Chicago Tribune). This revolutionary new musical about former Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos’ astonishing rise to power and subsequent fall at the hands of the Philippine People Power Revolution, has been hailed as ‘a political chiller that’s also a red-hot adrenaline rush’ (Ben Brantley) ‘that makes you believe you could dance all night’ (The Washington Post).
“Developed and directed by Alex Timbers (Tony Award winner) and choreographed by Annie-B Parson (Olivier Award nominee), Here Lies Love is a ‘roof-raising, disco-infused extravaganza that turns the theatre into a dance floor with thrilling results’ (The Guardian). Following sold-out, critically acclaimed runs at The Public Theater, London’s National Theatre, and Seattle Rep, ‘Here Lies love is the most entertaining new show on Broadway right now’ (ABC7). Ticket buyers can experience this ‘undeniably enjoyable show’ (New York Post) in two ways: seated or standing immersed within the action.
“The show features the first all-Filipino cast to perform on Broadway: Arielle Jacobs (In The Heights, Aladdin, Between The Lines) as ‘Imelda Marcos,’ Jose Llana (The King and I, The 25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee) as ‘Ferdinand Marcos,’ Conrad Ricamora (‘How to Get Away with Murder,” The King and I, Soft Power – Grammy nominations) as ‘Ninoy Aquino,’ Aaron J. Albano, Melody Butiu, Moses Villarama, Jasmine Forsberg, Reanne Acasio, Jaygee Macapugay, Julia Abueva, Renée Albulario, Aaron Alcaraz, Carol Angeli, Nathan Angelo, Kristina Doucette, Roy Flores, Timothy Matthew Flores, Sarah Kay, Jeigh Madjus, Aaron ‘AJ’ Mercado, Geena Quintos, Shea Renne, Angelo Soriano, and Danielle Troiano.
“The creative team for Here Lies Love on Broadway includes three-time Tony Award® nominee David Korins (scenic design), Tony Award® winner Clint Ramos (costume design), Tony Award® winner Justin Townsend (lighting design), M.L. Dogg & Cody Spencer (sound design), and three-time Tony Award® nominee Peter Nigrini (projection design), with casting by Tara Rubin CSA, Xavier Rubiano CSA, Gail Quintos and general management by Foresight Theatrical. Additional creative team members include ATW Jonathan Larson Grant recipient J. Oconer Navarro (music director), Billy Bustamante (assistant director), Renée Albulario (assistant choreographer), Bobby Garcia (casting consultant/Philippines), Gregory T. Livoti (production stage manager), and Ryan Gohsman and Sheryl Polancos (assistant stage managers). Giselle ‘G’ Töngi is the show’s Cultural and Community Liaison.
“Here Lies Love is produced by Hal Luftig/Kevin Connor, Patrick Catullo, Clint Ramos, Jose Antonio Vargas, and Diana DiMenna and Plate Spinner Productions, with Aaron Lustbader serving as Executive Producer.”
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