Press and Reviews

22 October, 2008

"Struck silent–no singing, no talking - by Lea Salonga"
Philippine Daily Inquirer

"Right now, I'm thankful that I’m healthy and able to withstand the grind of travel and troubadour-ing around Asia... and I've been taking extra care to make sure I'm in each and every scheduled performance."
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19 October 2008

"Musical Magic"
South China Morning Post - Young Post Sunday

"Lea Salonga is perfectly qualified to play a classic fairy-tale character..."
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1 October 2008

"Eating My Way Through Asia - by Lea Salonga"
Philippine Daily Inquirer

"Eating one's way through Asia is turning out to be heaps and heaps of fun! It's certainly one enjoyable way to discover our wonderful and unique part of the world, with an open mind, and an open mouth. Kainan na!"
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26 September 2008

"舞台上的 灰姑娘"
明報新聞網


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22 September 2008

"Broadway Hit 'Cinderella' Enchants China"
CCTV International

"The fairytale Cinderella is an old favorite for children and many adults as well. And now the sweet story has come to China."
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8 September 2008

"Meet Cinderella and her prince"
CCTV International

"Tony-award winner Lea Salonga (Cinderella) and her Australian prince, Peter Saide, attended a press conference to help promote the Broadway musical on Sunday."
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11 August 2008

"21st century Cinderella comes back to Asia"
The Manila Times

"The staging of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella--showing at the Cultural Center of the Philippines until August 24 and set to tour China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and other Asian countries--is nothing less than a return of an ancient fable."
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10 August 2008

"PLAYBILL Photo Call: 'Cinderella' International Tour, with Lea Salonga, in Rehearsal and Onstage"
Playbill.com

"The much-anticipated international tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, starring Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, kicked off the first leg of its tour of Asia July 29 in the actress' homeland of the Philippines."
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8 August 2008

"Lea Salonga's International Tour of Cinderella to Receive Cast"
Broadwayworld.com

"Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga's star turn playing the chimneysweep-turned-princess of the title in the international tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella will receive a cast recording."
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6 August 2008

"Sundry Strokes"
The Philippine Star

"How admirably 'Cinderella' compares with the best musicals I've seen on Broadway and the West End!"
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4 August 2008

"Standing Ovation for 'Cinderella' Cast"
Manila Bulletin

"The fact that former First Lady Imelda Marcos--an icon of popular culture--attended the international premiere of 'Cinderella' at the Cultural Center of the Philippines attested to the drawing power and star wattage of Lea Salonga, the star of the show."
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30 July 2008

"Something marvelous and magical (by Lea Salonga)"
Philippine Daily Inquirer

"Tomorrow is our official opening night for "Cinderella." [...] As of this moment, I have absolutely no idea what the reviews or public opinion will be, but all of us involved truly love the show."
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20 July 2008

"United colors of Cinderella"
Philippine Daily Inquirer

"It's pretty evident that the "Cinderella" cast is a "fun troupe," says Filipino singer-actress Lea Salonga, who plays the title role. It's also multicultural. Think United Colors of Cinderella."
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20 July 2008

"Behind the scenes with the cast of 'Cinderella'"
Manila Bulletin

"The stereo-typical blonde-hair-blue-eyed Cinderella has been shattered by Lea Salonga who is about to enthrall the whole world as the newest rags-to-riches heroine in the international staging of Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Cinderella'."
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18 July 2008

"Lea in Cinderella's glass slippers"
The Philippine Star

"In making the role her own, Lea has created a different Cinderella. She's more imaginative, more attuned with herself."
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14 April 2008

"Outrageously Lavish at $2-M"
The Philippine Star

"The World's best-loved fairy tale finally comes to Manila."
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10 April 2008

"Orphan Annie is Now Cinderella"
The Philippine Star

"Lea Salonga (with Peter Saide as Prince) will play the well-loved Disney character in Cinderella from July 19 to Aug. 24 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines."
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30 October 2007

"Cinderella's glass slipper perfectly fits Lea Salonga"
Manila Bulletin

"World-renowned Filipina artist Lea Salonga will topbill in the biggest and most lavish musical produciton of Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Cinderella' in the Philippines[...]"
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29 October 2007

"Tale as old as time"
The Philippine Star

"Out very own Lea Salonga will star in the biggest and most lavish musical production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella[...]"
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4 October 2007

"Broadway producer to stage 'Cinderella' musicale in RP"
The Philippine Star

"Lea Salonga is the first and only choice of Broadway Asia Entertainment [...] to play the title role."
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22 September 2007

"Lea Salonga topbills 'Cinderella' musical at CCP"
Malaya Weekend

"Salonga: From the adult-themed 'Miss Saigon', Lea goes to the fairy-tale world of one o the most popular children's heroines of all time."
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4 September 2007

"Lea: After Les Miz, Ready for Cinderella Tour"
ABS-CBN Interactive

"While you and I were not looking, guess who slipped into the country two weeks ago without the usual fanfare that marked her previous visits--yes, Lea Salonga, no less!"
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