'Here Lies Love' begins rehearsals today with Broadway's first all-Filipino company

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The producers of Here Lies Love today announced full casting for the show, marking the first all-Filipino cast to perform on Broadway. ManilaBulletin

The 23-member company, which begins rehearsals today, includes Melody Butiu, Moses Villarama, Jasmine Forsberg, Reanne Acasio, Jaygee Macapugay, Julia Abueva, Renée Albulario, Aaron Alcaraz, Carol Angeli, Nathan Angelo, Kristina Doucette, Roy Flores, Timothy Matthew Flores, Sarah Kay, Jeigh Madjus, Aaron "AJ" Mercado, Geena Quintos, Shea Renne, and Angelo Soriano.

Alex Timbers said, “Our international casting search took us literally around the globe. We received submissions from actors in the US to the Philippines and more than a dozen countries in between. Overall, more than 1200 talented actors were considered for’s Broadway cast, and I can’t wait for you to meet this incredible company of actors!”

The producers of Here Lies Love said, “Today, history is being made on Broadway: an-all Filipino company, telling a revolutionary story, staged by some of the most talented artists and designers working in the theater. The biggest party on Broadway is officially underway!” Here Lies Love transforms the Broadway Theatre's floor space into a dance club environment, where some audience members will stand and move with the actors, and others will enjoy from traditional theater seating. Four ticketing options will provide audience members with unique and immersive points of view. For more information, visitFrom its world premiere at The Public Theater in 2013, Here Lies Love has enjoyed popular and critical acclaim.

 

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