Lea Salonga Returns to Honolulu: A Blend of Classics and New Ventures

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Lea Salonga, the renowned Tony Award-winning actress and celebrated Disney performer, will return to Hawaii for two concerts with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra at the Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall on October 17 and 18. Audiences can look forward to a rich program filled with musical theater favorites, including selections from her iconic roles in Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, and various Disney songs, alongside tunes from The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Salonga recently achieved recognition as the first Filipino artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at the Pantages Theatre. Reflecting on this honor, she emphasized its significance for aspiring Filipino artists, describing it as a representation of possibility and determination. Additionally, she shared insights about her role in DreamWorks’ animated film Forgotten Island, where she voices a mythical monster from Philippine folklore, marking a shift from her usual Disney princess roles. Salonga is also gearing up for a Filipino-language stage adaptation of The House of Bernarda Alba, set for February 2027, expressing her excitement for new challenges.