Singer-actress Vina Morales replaces Lea Salonga in Broadway's 'Here Lies Love'

Actor and singer Vina Morales, also beloved in the Philippines, will take over as Aurora Aquino in 'Here Lies Love' for a month-long engagement starting September 22.Producers say they are committed to highlighting the country's 'abundance of talent,' allowing guest performers a Broadway debut.'To be able to perform on Broadway is a dream come true for any artist,' Morales said in a statement.

'Here Lies Love' chronicles the rise to power of Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos and wife Imelda during the 1960s and '70s and the civil unrest that ensued. Musicians David Byrne and Fat Boy Slim wrote the music for the production, which takes on a night club setting for most of the 90-minute show.The cast also includes Arielle Jacobs, Jose Llana and Conrad Ricamora.The production marked Salonga's first time playing an actual Filipino character on Broadway.

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