"Controversial Musical 'Here Lies Love' Makes Waves with Filipino Audiences"

"Here Lies Love," a musical about the rise and fall of Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos, is drawing a growing stream of Filipino American theatergoers as it prepares for its Broadway opening. The show, which originally premiered in 2013, has added a fully Filipino cast and a group of Filipino producers, including Tony winner Lea Salonga. The immersive staging allows audience members to interact with the cast, creating a personal connection to the story. The production aims to accurately portray the history of the Marcos regime while also humanizing the characters. For Filipino Americans, the show offers a chance to learn about their homeland's history and feel represented on a New York stage.