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‘Here Lies Love’ actors call for Martial Law history retelling

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Don Tagala | TFC News New York 

<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lnT765Kfbu4?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><p dir="ltr">Actors of the musical “Here Lies Love” have stressed the need for a retelling of the country’s Martial Law period and the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution. </p><p dir="ltr">The musical by David Byrne is based on the rise and fall of former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos.</p><div dir="ltr"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/01/13/23/imelda-marcos-musical-is-coming-to-broadway-in-june&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1684308675296000&amp;usg=AOvVaw37t2GcXSA6bNGWJZOZ4TvU" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/01/13/23/imelda-marcos-musical-is-coming-to-broadway-in-june" target="_blank">David Byrne&#x27;s Imelda Marcos musical is coming to Broadway in June</a></div><p dir="ltr">Jose Llana, who plays the role of Ferdinand Marcos Sr., said the musical is a cautionary tale for the world to see. </p><p>&quot;[It’s] showing people what happens when you elect popular candidates in a very popular election,” he said. “Then they have a party for 20 years. But what’s even more important is we show what happens after. Hangover comes and the lights turn on, and it’s called the People Power Revolution.”</p><p>Disney Princess Arielle Jacobs, known for her role as Princess Jasmine in Aladdin on Broadway, will step into the shoes of Imelda. </p><p>She believes this part of Philippine history is a story that needs to be told to a new generation.</p><p>“There&#x27;s so many democracies at stake all around the world,” she said. “And there are countries all around the world that [want] to rewrite history.”</p><p>Jacobs added: “I think “Here Lies Love” shines a light on our history and it really shines a light more specifically on the people who led the revolution, the people who fought for democracy.”</p><p>“Here Lies Love” takes the audience back to the 70’s and the 80’s disco club scene in New York. </p><p>Bryne said the disco-driven musical brings to life Imelda’s lavish lifestyle in New York, and her endless parties with the Big Apple’s elite. </p><p>It will feature an all-Filipino cast for the first time on Broadway.</p><p>Conrad Ricamora plays the late senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino III, whose assassination in 1983, led to the bloodless revolt three years later. </p><p>“There’s never been an all-Filipino cast on Broadway,” he said. “We’re all energized and extra excited to tell our story in a revolutionary way.”</p><p>Playing the role of Ninoy’s mother Aurora is award-winning singer and actress Lea Salonga. </p><div dir="ltr"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/02/28/23/lea-salonga-joins-cast-of-here-lies-love-on-broadway&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1684308675296000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2BNV2zKXWYJwPC3v9LING1" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/02/28/23/lea-salonga-joins-cast-of-here-lies-love-on-broadway" target="_blank">Lea Salonga joins cast of &#x27;Here Lies Love&#x27; on Broadway</a></div><p dir="ltr">“On one level, the song is gorgeous but on a whole other level, it’s heartbreaking because this character is talking about her son,” she said. </p><p dir="ltr">“Here Lies Love” previews start on June 17 and opens on July 20 at the Broadway Theater in New York City.</p>

The musical by David Byrne is based on the rise and fall of former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos.