Pan Asian Repertory (New York) collaborates with East West Players (EWP Los Angeles) to bring IMELDA to Off-Broadway, directed by Tim Dang who also directed the show’s world premiere on the West Coast.
Other Filipino actors in the cast include Liz Casasola as Corazon Aquino, Brian Jose as Benigno Aquino, Jr., Alan Ariano, Angelica-Lee Aspiras, Billy Bustamante, Leanne Cabrera, Loresa Lanceta, Jonelle Margallo, and Romney Piamonte. Their make-up artist Leslie Ledesma is also Filipino.
“The music of IMELDA sounds more like American musical theatre. There will be a lot of singing and dancing… and couple of power ballads. Our audiences will definitely learn some new things about the Filipino identity and the Marcoses. I enjoy performing the musical number “Philippine Origins.” It shows how complex and diverse Philippine culture is. Oh, also we get to dance in it in traditional Filipino costumes!” said Maghuyop.
Founded in 1977, Pan Asian Repertory (The Joy Luck Club, Shogun Macbeth) is the largest producer of Asian American Theatre productions, particularly on the East Coast. The Company encourages production of new plays with contemporary Asian American themes; explores new forms by drawing upon the unique heritage of Asian American style, music, and movement; and nurtures emerging Asian American talents.
IMELDA performances at the Julia Miles Theatre are on Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $55. Senior tickets are $35 and student tickets are $20. To buy tickets, call Ticketcharge.com (212) 239-6200 or visit www.panasianrep.org.
