Tony award-winning Filipino singer and actress Lea Salonga is set to perform at Dubai Opera on 22 & 23 September 2017. For those of you who might wonder who Lea is, here we give some short tidbits.
Lea performed as the singing voice behind Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin and Fa Mulan in Mulan. She won a Tony Award for her role as Kim in Miss Saigon and she is the first Asian actress to play Eponine in Les Misérables.
In August 2011, she was bestowed with the honour of “Disney Legend” for her portrayal of the iconic princesses, joining luminaries like Regis Philbin, Jim Henson (posthumously) and Anika Noni Rose. Lea is a pride of Filipinos for conquering the international stage and has inspired many for showcasing her talents to a worldwide audience.
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Lea Salonga Concert in Dubai on 22 & 23 September 2017
So in case you want to catch her, below are the schedule and other details to see her perform in Dubai. For 2 nights, she will be taking to the stage and make her debut at the Dubai Opera.
Date: 22 and 23 September 2017
Time: 8pm
Location: Dubai Opera
Where to Get Tickets for Lea Salonga Concert in Dubai
For you to see Lea at the Dubai Opera, you can purchase tickets starting March 28, Tuesday 9am at www.DubaiOpera.com
Lea Salonga is still very active in her career and is servings as a judge on singing reality TV Show, The Voice of the Philippines.
“Dubai Opera has fast become a stage for the greatest artists from around the world.” Jasper Hope, Chief Executive at Dubai Opera says. “We are delighted to
be able to welcome the incredible talent of Lea Salonga for the first time and for her fans throughout the GCC to be able to experience two performances by this star of stage and screen with her unique and much-loved voice.”
Lea Salonga and Brad Kane Singing A Whole New World after 23 Years
Here’s a video of Lea singing A Whole New world with Brad Kane (voice of Aladdin).
Lea’s Audition for the Role of Kim in Miss Saigon
And here she is auditioning for the role (which she bagged) of Kim in Miss Saigon.