Lea Salonga in concert
Are you a fan of the iconic Disney movies of Mulan and Aladdin, and you can't seem to get the tunes off your head? Well, you know the remarkable voice of Lea Salonga's voice from these famous movies, and you will soon be able to see Lea Salonga sing them live in Dubai. You can see Disney Princess in real life come to perform live in Dubai Opera come March 2020.
After her debut at the Dubai Opera in 2017, award-winning singer and actress Lea Salonga will return for two shows in Dubai in 2020. The award-winning star will be present on March 5 and 6, 2020, with tickets on sale for as low as Dhs 250.
Who is Lea Salonga?
Lea Salonga is a legend of musical theater. The Filipino artist was the original star of Miss Saigon as Kim and gave the voices of two Disney princesses, Mulan and Jasmine. The singer has also appeared in productions such as My Fair Lady, Cinderella, and Cats. She was also the first Asian actress to play Eponine in Les Misérables on Broadway.
Lea Salonga, who in the year 1991 became the first Asian woman to win the Tony Award for the role of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon, will perform at the Dubai Opera on March 5 and 6. She will perform a selection of Disney film music, Broadway hits, and songs from her 11 solo albums.
During her 30-year career, Salonga, 48, has sung in some of the world's most exceptional theatrical productions, including Les Misérables, where she played the roles of Eponine and Fantine and the recent nominated Broadway revival, the Grammy, the island, where she played the goddess of love, Erzulie. She has also performed at the Sydney Opera House, the Hong Kong Cultural Center, and the London O2 Arena.
Lea Salonga has also had a successful solo career. She was the first Filipino singer to sign an international label, and the third eponymous album in 1993 was a multi-Latin sale. Her 1999 album, By Heart, sold two million copies worldwide.
Known worldwide for her loud and eccentric voice and perfect performances of beloved songs, fans can expect to hear only the very best of hits from Salonga Broadway, Disney favorites, popular musical and pop theater performances, as well as selections of his latest album.
But Salonga, who last sang at the Dubai Opera in 2017, is perhaps best known for voicing two Disney princesses: Jasmine in Aladdin (1992) and Fa Mulan in Mulan (1998) and Mulan 2 ( 2004). In 2011, she was named "Disney Legend" by Walt Disney Company.
Jasper Hope, executive director of the Dubai Opera, said of the upcoming performances: "Lea Salonga performed two exciting and shocking performances at the Dubai Opera in 2017, and I am pleased to have her agree to return to Dubai this year to encourage fans with her incredible talent. "
Tickets for Salonga are on sale now and start at Dh250. There is also an advance offer of 20% on VIP, Platinum, and Gold seats, valid until July 21.