PH actress Vina Morales joins ‘Here Lies Love’ cast
Vina Morales. Image: Instagram/@@dookieducay, @josephpascualphoto via @vina_morales
Filipino actress Vina Morales will join the cast of “Here Lies Love,” in the role of Aurora Aquino for a limited guest engagement from Friday, Sept. 22 to Sunday, Oct. 22 at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street).
Morales steps into the role following Lea Salonga’s final performance as Aurora Aquino this Saturday, Aug. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Salonga remains a key member of the show’s co-producing team. Cast member Reanne Acasio steps back in as the full-time Aurora Aquino in the interim.
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As previously announced, “Here Lies Love” is committed to featuring various guest stars from the Philippines in the role of Aurora Aquino, showcasing the country’s abundance of talent.
This production marked the first time Salonga played a Filipino role on the Broadway stage. She said, “I am so excited to share the news that my friend Vina Morales will be joining our fabulous all-Filipino company in ‘Here Lies Love’! So talented and lovely, but most of all, so kind. She will be a wonderful addition to our cast!”
Vina Morales said, “To be able to perform on Broadway is a dream come true for any artist! I am grateful to ‘Coach Lea’ Salonga for guiding me along the way. You’re the best, Lea! I am excited to be part of the ‘Here Lies Love’ family and I can’t wait to perform for all of you!”
Ticketing information
Tickets are on sale now at Telecharge.com, by phone at 212-239-6200, or at the Broadway Theatre box office.
For information on groups of 10+, contact Broadway Inbound at broadwayinbound.com or call 866-302-0995.
Rush tickets are available in-person at the Broadway Theatre box office on the day of the performance for $35 each. Tickets are limited to a maximum of two per person and are subject to availability.
Digital lottery entrants can register for the chance to purchase up to two tickets at $39 each. Entries for the “Here Lies Love” digital lottery start at 12 a.m., one day before the performance, and winners are drawn the same day at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Visit rush.telecharge.com for more information and to register. Drawings only appear when they are open for entries.
