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arts-and-culture2 years ago

Uncovering the Marcos' Crimes: A Love for 'Here Lies Love'

Lewis M. Simons, an investigative journalist who covered the crimes of Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos, reflects on his experience watching the Broadway musical "Here Lies Love," which portrays the tragicomic story of the Marcos regime. Despite his initial disgust, Simons found himself applauding the actors and even shedding tears during the performance. The musical resonated with many Filipinos in the audience, some of whom had lived through the Marcoses' dictatorship. Simons reflects on the Marcoses' ability to captivate and entertain the Filipino people, even as they committed heinous crimes and amassed immense wealth. Today, their son, Bongbong Marcos, is the president of the Philippines.

via Wisconsin Public Radio|
#arts-and-culture#broadway#ferdinand-marcos
entertainment2 years ago

"David Byrne-Fatboy Slim's Broadway Musical 'Here Lies Love' Closes Early Amidst Poor Ticket Sales"

David Byrne's Broadway musical "Here Lies Love," based on the rise and fall of Imelda Marcos, will close this month due to low ticket sales. The show, co-written by Byrne and Fatboy Slim, began previews in June and officially opened in July. Despite its unique concept and staging, the production was losing money as it cost more to maintain than it earned in ticket sales. The producers acknowledged the challenges of finding and growing new audiences on Broadway within tight timeframes.

via Variety|
#broadway#david-byrne#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Vina Morales Shines in Broadway Debut with 'Here Lies Love'

Vina Morales, the 47-year-old singer-actress, has made her Broadway debut in the musical "Here Lies Love" as Aurora Aquino. She expressed her gratitude for the love and positive energy she received from the cast and production team. Vina replaced Lea Salonga in the role and will perform until October 22. "Here Lies Love" is Broadway's first musical with an all-Filipino cast and is produced by Filipino personalities.

via GMA News Online|
#aurora-aquino#broadway-debut#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

HERE LIES LOVE Takes the Stage on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

Vina Morales joins the all-Filipino cast of the Broadway musical "Here Lies Love," which tells the story of former Filipina First Lady Imelda Marcos. The immersive production, developed and directed by Alex Timbers, will be featured on Good Morning America for two special performances on September 28. Hailed as a visual and musical extravaganza, the show has received critical acclaim and features a talented creative team. Morales will portray the role of Aurora Aquino in the production.

via Broadway World|
#broadway-musical#entertainment#good-morning-america
entertainment2 years ago

Imelda's Sizzling Broadway Review: 'Here Lies Love'

David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's pop opera "Here Lies Love" brings the story of Filipino autocrats Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos to Broadway, dazzling audiences with its kinetic energy and disco-inspired set design. The musical charts Imelda's rise to power alongside her husband Ferdinand, with Arielle Jacobs delivering a charismatic performance as Imelda. The show explores the roots of Imelda's ambitions and offers a modern beat to political events, immersing the audience in the spectacle. While the show's politics may be reductive, its ambition and immersive theater experience make it a crowd-pleasing production.

via The Washington Post|
#broadway#david-byrne#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

David Byrne's Broadway Musical 'Here Lies Love' Secures Live Musician Deal.

The Broadway musical "Here Lies Love" has agreed to use 12 musicians after the musicians' union objected to the show's plans to use recorded music instead of a live band. The show, which is about Imelda Marcos, will feature three actor-musicians and a musical director in every production. The musical, written by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, has been around for more than 15 years and has been praised by critics and popular with audiences. The show is being capitalized for up to $22 million and plans to redo the Broadway Theater so that the production can be staged in an immersive fashion.

via The New York Times|
#broadway#david-byrne#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Broadway's Here Lies Love hires live musicians for production.

Broadway musical Here Lies Love will now hire 12 live musicians instead of performing to pre-recorded tracks, following opposition from the American Federation of Musicians. The production had claimed the usage of pre-recorded tracks was not a cost-cutting measure, but rather an artistic decision derived from the Filipino tradition of karaoke. The use of pre-recorded tracks is not entirely without precedent, but the decision to hire live musicians is a win for the musicians union Local 802. Here Lies Love will begin previews on June 17 at the Broadway Theatre.

via Playbill|
#broadway#entertainment#here-lies-love
entertainment2 years ago

David Byrne's Broadway Musical 'Here Lies Love' Resolves Pre-Recorded Track Controversy with Union Agreement.

The Broadway production of the David Byrne-Fatboy Slim musical Here Lies Love has reached an agreement with the Musicians Union, allowing for the inclusion of 12 musicians in the show. The use of pre-recorded tracks had previously caused a labor dispute, with the union calling it an "existential threat to Broadway." The immersive production, which places a segment of the audience within a dance club environment, features an all-Filipino cast and begins previews on June 17th.

via Deadline|
#broadway#david-byrne#entertainment