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Jan 22, 2012, 11:48:44 PM1/22/12
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Source: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=767632&publicationSubCategoryId=70
Lea back on Philippine stage
DIRECTLINE By Boy Abunda (The Philippine Star)
Updated January 14, 2012 12:00
To this writer, Lea Salonga should be a National Artist. She should be
officially nominated and if age is an impediment because some might
say that she’s too young to be one, then she should be an exception.
After all, she has broken glass ceilings that paved the way for actors
who are now performing in the biggest theaters around the world.
She’s a national treasure. Her body of work is astounding. She made
all of us proud when she snatched the Laurence Olivier and Tony
trophies for Best Actress for her brilliant performance as Kim in Miss
Saigon.
She inspires. She makes fledgling actors dream and believe that dreams
come true — for as long as they put in a lot of discipline, hard work,
focus and love into their craft — just as she did.
She’s gifted with enormous talent that she nurtures with passion and
practice. She performs like it’s the last night of world. She takes
you to the story of every song. When it’s about heartbreak, you feel
the pain, when she sings “Goodbye,” you cry. Lea is a stunning
performer even in her quietest moments on stage. She has a presence
that is so formidable, not even Shamcey Supsup’s tsunami walk would
distract the viewer. And when she takes on a role, she brings with her
a sense of truth that’s so natural. It cannot not be a gift that has
been nurtured by the human heart and spirit of one of the greatest
Filipino performers of all time.
Today, the Tony Award-winning actress will return to the Philippine
stage in July 2012 as Veronica in Atlantis Productions’ staging of
the Tony Award-winning comedy God Of Carnage, written by Yasmina Reza
and translated by Christopher Hampton.
God Of Carnage won the Tony and Olivier Award in 2009 for Best Play.
It is about two pairs of parents, one of whose child has hurt the
other at a public park, who meet to discuss the matter in a civilized
manner. However, as the evening goes on, the parents become
increasingly childish, resulting in the evening evolving into chaos.
It is also now a celebrated film titled Carnage, directed by Roman
Polanski and starring Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, Cristoph Waltz and
John C. Reilly.
God Of Carnage will mark Lea’s return to a straight play, her last
being Proof almost 10 years ago, also with Atlantis Productions. She
will be joined by Singaporean actor Adrian Pang (whom she performed
with in They’re Playing Our Song), award-winning actress Menchu
Lauchengco-Yulo and Kitchen Musical star Art Acuña. It will be
directed by Bobby Garcia and is part of Atlantis Productions’ much
heralded 2012 season.
On her return to the stage, Lea said, “It’s been almost 10 years since
I last did a play, so I come into God of Carnage with a lot of
excitement and fear. Excitement that I get to do this Tony Award-
winning dark comedy by Yasmina Reza, and fear for that exact same
reason.”
Her director, Bobby, who has directed her on stage in and concerts
said, “Lea is one of the most fearless performers I know. She will do
a show precisely for the challenge it will bring her. She has always
been one to break free of her comfort zone. There aren’t many as brave
as her around. I have no doubt that she will excel in God Of Carnage,
the way she has excelled in practically everything she has set her
mind and heart on. I am thrilled to be directing her in this delicious
comedy of bad manners.”
Lea said of her future co-stars. “I’m also excited that I get to do
this with Adrian Pang, my partner in They’re Playing Our Song, a man
with whom I couldn’t ever keep a straight face when doing a scene, and
with Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, a personal and professional partner in
crime (we first worked together in Rep’s Fiddler on the Roof as
members of the ensemble, a billion years ago, and have since sung,
acted, and even coached together) whose body of work I have only the
deepest and more ardent respect for, and I’m thrilled that Art Acuña
will be with us, too. I don’t know him personally, but only by
reputation, and a very good one follows him from show to show. Bobby
Garcia, a frequent collaborator and dear friend, will be at the helm,
which only guarantees more belly-splitting laughter at every turn of
this creative process. I look forward to sharing all this in July when
God of Carnage finally arrives in Manila. We hope you all laugh with
us as we explore the baser, more primitive levels of seemingly
civilized society.”
The production will also travel to Singapore in November 2012 for a
three-week run with the Singapore Repertory Theatre. It has
collaborated with both Lea and Bobby on numerous productions in the
past.
God Of Carnage will have a limited engagement from July 13 to 22 at
the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City. Show nights
are currently available for show buying and fundraising opportunities
by calling Atlantis Productions at 892-7078.
Lea back on Philippine stage
DIRECTLINE By Boy Abunda (The Philippine Star)
Updated January 14, 2012 12:00
To this writer, Lea Salonga should be a National Artist. She should be
officially nominated and if age is an impediment because some might
say that she’s too young to be one, then she should be an exception.
After all, she has broken glass ceilings that paved the way for actors
who are now performing in the biggest theaters around the world.
She’s a national treasure. Her body of work is astounding. She made
all of us proud when she snatched the Laurence Olivier and Tony
trophies for Best Actress for her brilliant performance as Kim in Miss
Saigon.
She inspires. She makes fledgling actors dream and believe that dreams
come true — for as long as they put in a lot of discipline, hard work,
focus and love into their craft — just as she did.
She’s gifted with enormous talent that she nurtures with passion and
practice. She performs like it’s the last night of world. She takes
you to the story of every song. When it’s about heartbreak, you feel
the pain, when she sings “Goodbye,” you cry. Lea is a stunning
performer even in her quietest moments on stage. She has a presence
that is so formidable, not even Shamcey Supsup’s tsunami walk would
distract the viewer. And when she takes on a role, she brings with her
a sense of truth that’s so natural. It cannot not be a gift that has
been nurtured by the human heart and spirit of one of the greatest
Filipino performers of all time.
Today, the Tony Award-winning actress will return to the Philippine
stage in July 2012 as Veronica in Atlantis Productions’ staging of
the Tony Award-winning comedy God Of Carnage, written by Yasmina Reza
and translated by Christopher Hampton.
God Of Carnage won the Tony and Olivier Award in 2009 for Best Play.
It is about two pairs of parents, one of whose child has hurt the
other at a public park, who meet to discuss the matter in a civilized
manner. However, as the evening goes on, the parents become
increasingly childish, resulting in the evening evolving into chaos.
It is also now a celebrated film titled Carnage, directed by Roman
Polanski and starring Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, Cristoph Waltz and
John C. Reilly.
God Of Carnage will mark Lea’s return to a straight play, her last
being Proof almost 10 years ago, also with Atlantis Productions. She
will be joined by Singaporean actor Adrian Pang (whom she performed
with in They’re Playing Our Song), award-winning actress Menchu
Lauchengco-Yulo and Kitchen Musical star Art Acuña. It will be
directed by Bobby Garcia and is part of Atlantis Productions’ much
heralded 2012 season.
On her return to the stage, Lea said, “It’s been almost 10 years since
I last did a play, so I come into God of Carnage with a lot of
excitement and fear. Excitement that I get to do this Tony Award-
winning dark comedy by Yasmina Reza, and fear for that exact same
reason.”
Her director, Bobby, who has directed her on stage in and concerts
said, “Lea is one of the most fearless performers I know. She will do
a show precisely for the challenge it will bring her. She has always
been one to break free of her comfort zone. There aren’t many as brave
as her around. I have no doubt that she will excel in God Of Carnage,
the way she has excelled in practically everything she has set her
mind and heart on. I am thrilled to be directing her in this delicious
comedy of bad manners.”
Lea said of her future co-stars. “I’m also excited that I get to do
this with Adrian Pang, my partner in They’re Playing Our Song, a man
with whom I couldn’t ever keep a straight face when doing a scene, and
with Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, a personal and professional partner in
crime (we first worked together in Rep’s Fiddler on the Roof as
members of the ensemble, a billion years ago, and have since sung,
acted, and even coached together) whose body of work I have only the
deepest and more ardent respect for, and I’m thrilled that Art Acuña
will be with us, too. I don’t know him personally, but only by
reputation, and a very good one follows him from show to show. Bobby
Garcia, a frequent collaborator and dear friend, will be at the helm,
which only guarantees more belly-splitting laughter at every turn of
this creative process. I look forward to sharing all this in July when
God of Carnage finally arrives in Manila. We hope you all laugh with
us as we explore the baser, more primitive levels of seemingly
civilized society.”
The production will also travel to Singapore in November 2012 for a
three-week run with the Singapore Repertory Theatre. It has
collaborated with both Lea and Bobby on numerous productions in the
past.
God Of Carnage will have a limited engagement from July 13 to 22 at
the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City. Show nights
are currently available for show buying and fundraising opportunities
by calling Atlantis Productions at 892-7078.
Mich
Jan 22, 2012, 11:53:03 PM1/22/12
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Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/01/05/12/lea-salonga-back-stage-2-productions
Lea Salonga back on stage with 2 productions
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 01/05/2012 3:28 PM
Updated as of 01/05/2012 6:46 PM
MANILA, Philippines - Tony Award winner Lea Salonga is set to appear in two different stage productions this year, including the world premiere of a new American musical.
Asked by a follower on Twitter of her productions this year, Salonga replied on Thursday: "I have two: God of Carnage in Manila, and Allegiance in San Diego. One right after the other. Whew!"
"Allegiance" will have its world premiere on September 16 at the Old Globe Theater in San Diego, California, according to the official release by The Old Globe. Previews start on September 6. It will have a limited run until October 20.
The original musical, created by Jay Kuo and Lorenzo Thione, tells the story of a Japanese-American family forced into an internment camp in World War II.
Apart from Salonga, "Allegiance" will also feature TV and film actor George Takei from "Star Trek" and theater actor Telly Leung.
But theater fans need not fly to San Diego to see Salonga perform.
Before starring in "Allegiance," Salonga will appear in Atlantis Productions' production of the Tony Award-winning play "God of Carnage," which will run from July 13 to 22 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium.
Salonga's last stage appearance in Manila was in "Cats" at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in 2010.
"God of Carnage" was recently made into a movie, "Carnage," which is generating buzz for the performances of Jodie Foster and Kate Winslet as mothers whose sons were involved in a fight.
Salonga will be joined by Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo in the Manila production.
Salonga also announced on Twitter that "God of Carnage" will be brought to Singapore in November.
Lea Salonga back on stage with 2 productions
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 01/05/2012 3:28 PM
Updated as of 01/05/2012 6:46 PM
MANILA, Philippines - Tony Award winner Lea Salonga is set to appear in two different stage productions this year, including the world premiere of a new American musical.
Asked by a follower on Twitter of her productions this year, Salonga replied on Thursday: "I have two: God of Carnage in Manila, and Allegiance in San Diego. One right after the other. Whew!"
"Allegiance" will have its world premiere on September 16 at the Old Globe Theater in San Diego, California, according to the official release by The Old Globe. Previews start on September 6. It will have a limited run until October 20.
The original musical, created by Jay Kuo and Lorenzo Thione, tells the story of a Japanese-American family forced into an internment camp in World War II.
Apart from Salonga, "Allegiance" will also feature TV and film actor George Takei from "Star Trek" and theater actor Telly Leung.
But theater fans need not fly to San Diego to see Salonga perform.
Before starring in "Allegiance," Salonga will appear in Atlantis Productions' production of the Tony Award-winning play "God of Carnage," which will run from July 13 to 22 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium.
Salonga's last stage appearance in Manila was in "Cats" at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in 2010.
"God of Carnage" was recently made into a movie, "Carnage," which is generating buzz for the performances of Jodie Foster and Kate Winslet as mothers whose sons were involved in a fight.
Salonga will be joined by Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo in the Manila production.
Salonga also announced on Twitter that "God of Carnage" will be brought to Singapore in November.
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