Lea Salonga will play final performance in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND on June 24! — Page 2

Miles2Go2 said: "I’m seeing Lea’s final performance tonight. It’ll be my first time seeing the show and the last show of my 9 show trip. I know on one of these threads some of us who will be there talked about saying hello tonight. Can’t find that thread now but did hear from one person. Anyway, message me or post here if interested! I plan to get there early to enjoy the pre-show. Anyone know if they open the doors earlier than 30 minutes prior? I’ll have about 90 minutes between end of The Iceman Cometh and beginning of OOTI. "

I’ll also be at tonight’s performance and would be happy to try to meet up beforehand if people were interested.

I’m sitting in A240 but happy to meet in designated place. You can see what I’m wearing in The Boys in the Band thread on this page. You can’t miss me. Lol

I have this exact seat in Aug. will be curious what you think.

Will be there for my second time tomorrow, looking forward to seeing Darlesia in the role!! Courtnee Carter is on as Ti Moune as well.

Saw it tonight. I’ve been trying to write quick mini-reviews of all 8 shows (this was last one) of my trip.

In a nutshell, I was underwhelmed. Not sure why. Maybe it’s because I saw (and loved) The Iceman Cometh at the matinee. And it just felt so much more substantial. I just wasn’t particularly emotionally involved. No tears from me.

I did like it slightly more than My Fair Lady. I never would’ve guessed my favorite musical of this trip would be Spongebob.

My tentative rank ordering of my shows from this trip:

1. Angels in America
2. Three Tall Women
3. The Iceman Cometh
4. (Three-way Tie) Spongebob; The Boys in the Band; Skintight
7. OOTI
8. My Fair Lady

For whoever asked about my seat, I thought it was very good. "

That was me. Thanks!!

JudyDenmark said: "I thought she was a great Erzulie, and I've always been a fan... but I remember reading an interview back in December that rubbed me the wrong way, and I was just reminded of it now. (https://www.broadway.com/buzz/190769/lea-salonga-on-returning-to-broadway-in-once-on-this-island-fan-interaction-etiquette-more/)

"“My husband asked, ‘Would the show be eligible for Tonys? Would you be eligible?’ I said, ‘Yeah, because it’s a Broadway revival.’ He said, ‘All right. Then you can go.’ If the hubby gives me a thumbs up, then it’s a good thing. He’s thoughtful. He’s not impulsive. It’s a decision that all of us as a family needs to make.”"

Does anyone know if she was kidding? I mean... surely whether or not you have the potential to win a Tony is not an actual reason to do a show. I thought that she must have been joking aroundin that statement, but this post-nominations announcement now has me wondering..."

I think she meant it would be a quality Tony-worthy show so she and her hubby decided decided it's worth being away from her family for a long period of time.