By Jonas Terrado
Lea Salonga will not perform in the opening ceremonies of the 30th Southeast Asian Games slated Saturday at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.
Lea Salonga (Manila Bulletin)
Salonga made the announcement through Twitter, saying commitments in her part in the musical Sweeney Todd will prevent her from taking part in the formal of the biennial meet.
“Leaving on a jet plane for Singapore tomorrow and will begin our 14-show Sweeney run on Thursday night,” Salonga said.
“This means I will not be performing at the SEA Games opening ceremonies on Saturday. I won’t be back home til after Sweeney is done.”
Sweeney Todd, which also features Filipino singer Jett Pangan, will hold shows for 14 days beginning Thursday in Singapore.
The Broadway star sang the SEA Games’ official theme song titled “We Win as One” which was introduced last September. It was expected the Salonga was to perform the song in front of packed audience at the cavernous indoor venue before the announcement.
Organizers have promised a spectacle for the ceremonies which will feature local and international performers
Source: Manila Bulletin
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