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The article discusses President Trump's potential personal connection to Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr., possibly through his mother Imelda Marcos, highlighting their historical ties and the significance of family relationships in diplomatic interactions, as Marcos seeks a favorable trade deal and strengthens US-Philippines relations.
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.
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.
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.
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.