EXCLUSIVE: Lea Salonga Sings an Unexpected Miss Saigon Tune at MCC's Miscast

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  • Опубликовано: 5 апр 2016
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    In 1991, Lea Salonga took Broadway by storm with her now-legendary debut performance as Kim in the Boublil and Schönberg musical Miss Saigon. The role of Kim has some pretty iconic songs, "Sun and Moon" and "I'd Give My Life For You" among them. But one of the most powerful songs in the show, "Why God Why," is written for the character of Chris, the soldier who falls for Kim. But why would Salonga let that stand in her way? At this year's MCC Theater Miscast gala, she proved that Miss Saigon is still in her bones, and it blew everyone away.
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  • @MediaLover194
    @MediaLover194 8 лет назад +496

    Can't the Miss Saigon revival just be Lea doing a one-woman show?

  • @mieremjay1860
    @mieremjay1860 8 лет назад +261

    Fragile and naive girls like Kim, Princess Jasmine, Mulan, Eponine, Fantine. They've all turned into a woman of strength, hope and faith through out the years. But they've all existed because of Lea Salonga''s amazingly magical voice! many people call her The Icon, The Diva, The Queen, The Legend.. To me she is THE PERFECTION! I love you Lea.

    • @DontDoSadness91
      @DontDoSadness91 8 лет назад +20

      I agree!!! She's my idol. But I wouldn't say Mulan or Eponine are fragile by any means. Eponine perhaps but she's very strong.

    • @christianeejezreelberbes1757
      @christianeejezreelberbes1757 8 лет назад +1

      agree

    • @charlotteconnelly6623
      @charlotteconnelly6623 6 лет назад +1

      Eponine isn't fragile

    • @ydproductions4589
      @ydproductions4589 5 лет назад +1

      Don't forget 'THE Disney Princess'

    • @seanyates5769
      @seanyates5769 4 года назад +2

      There's 2 perfect Broadway singers : Audra and Lea. They are perfection no matter where or when they sing. The greatest voices of all time.

  • @llevy453
    @llevy453 8 лет назад +141

    Any future Chris' would be stupid not to study this performance. Lea has heard this song performed so many different ways she knows what interpretations resonate with an audience. This is stunning

  • @chrisallen1363
    @chrisallen1363 8 лет назад +171

    I would give anything to see her perform live one time in my life, no matter what she sings. Her voice mesmerizes me every time I hear it. I know that I will never get to hear her live, so must content myself with videos and recordings, but am truly blessed for being able to listen to her for all the time that I have. Ms. Salonga, if you read this, please know that you have touched my life in more ways than you can imagine and I appreciate every note you have sung that I have been blessed to hear, Thank you.

    • @michaelguzon8869
      @michaelguzon8869 7 лет назад +1

      come to Philippines bro

    • @Pitimini11
      @Pitimini11 7 лет назад +3

      Yeah! Go to the Philippines and she has some shows you can watch. I watched her grew up singing Tomorrow when she was just child performing on stage.

    • @Sandirussell
      @Sandirussell 7 лет назад +1

      hello sir! she will be having a America concert tour .. check it out on her website leasalonga.com

    • @labellavita12
      @labellavita12 6 лет назад +3

      You can catch her on "Once on this island" this year on broadway.

    • @AntCranky
      @AntCranky 6 лет назад +1

      Don't give up. I saw her in Oklahoma last year. She sang this song and it was amazing. I took my 9 year-old niece. It was her first ever concert. We had front row seats and the niece was enthralled.

  • @johnjamison7730
    @johnjamison7730 8 лет назад +67

    Very intelligent imagine she can sing and give emotions to every word that comes out from her mouth she knows exactly how to get the attention of a big crowd towards her truly she has mastered her craft but still remained humble as a Filipino she is such an inspiration to let the world know that Asians do possess talent not to be stereotype as maid or a slave to much discrimination from Asians in terms of work talent as what Lea once told she did not get the role because of her nationality but she persevered and smashed all the barriers around her so courageous and straight forward I love u Lea u are a national treasure.. No one can surpass your contributions in entertainment in this generation cause u have all ready set a high standard in theatere and entertainment .

  • @biancat1645
    @biancat1645 8 лет назад +85

    I'M SOBBING SHE'S SO BEAUTIFUL UGH

  • @hoshisyeochin5013
    @hoshisyeochin5013 7 лет назад +24

    the person clapping even before lea starts singing is so me

  • @ladyinred161
    @ladyinred161 8 лет назад +108

    This is my favorite song from the show, I LOVE that she was like fuck it I'm gonna sing the guys song. LOVE it.

    • @pixeledatom
      @pixeledatom 8 лет назад +8

      +Jacque M Well she didn't really go "fuck it I'm gonna sing this" since this is from the annual Miscast gala where everyone performs songs from roles that they will never be cast in. :D

    • @undefeated29
      @undefeated29 8 лет назад +2

      +Fairy Cakes Yeah that's true, but what she means is that Lea chose a guy's powerful song, when she could've been "miscast" as someone else. It took BALLS to sing this. :D.

    • @pixeledatom
      @pixeledatom 8 лет назад +1

      +Mario Antonio Please, it didn't take any balls at all, it only required talent which Lea has. Again, it's Miscast, either they play the roles opposite their gender or age so it wasn't a surprise that she'd perform this (it's Miss Saigon after all) though her performance still was.

    • @undefeated29
      @undefeated29 8 лет назад

      +Fairy Cakes You talk as if you're the only one who knows that. You don't have to explain it like we're ignorant. And it just doesn't take talent. Most of the time you also need guts in this business. What's talent if you fall apart during the act because of performance issues. We're not all built from the same mold.

    • @pixeledatom
      @pixeledatom 8 лет назад +2

      Mario Antonio Well, it's just that you spoke as if it's the first time Lea ever sang a guy's song. "It takes balls" really? lmao

  • @DontDoSadness91
    @DontDoSadness91 8 лет назад +165

    Leave it up to Lea to be the best Chris ever lol seriously though Aaron be in the revival!!!

    • @dallasnolen8789
      @dallasnolen8789 8 лет назад +7

      +DontDoSadness91 The guy from the West End Revival- that's coming to Broadway- is fabulous though! He's spectacular and brings a range of emotion and a powerhouse voice I don't think Aaron has (I say this as a lover of Aaron, don't get me wrong). Never fear! Go check out the West End Live recording to get all jazzed up.

    • @DontDoSadness91
      @DontDoSadness91 8 лет назад +6

      +Dallas Nolen wait the original London Revival Chris Alistair??? Or another one? I love the London revival soo much and the Kim is from my neighboring state so if gives me hope lol I understand what you mean. Aaron is a bit too obvious. I personally think Jeremy Jordan has better acting range for the role. They're all top less at some point so win win lol

  • @dontpugme
    @dontpugme 8 лет назад +82

    I've replayed 3:30 to the end so many times today. I died when she delivered "A guy like me lives like a KING!" just like Will Chase did.

    • @YannaChance
      @YannaChance 8 лет назад +17

      Will Chase is the best Chris for me! Lea, however, is the ONLY Kim.

    • @etrnlygr8tful87
      @etrnlygr8tful87 8 лет назад +5

      +Yanna Metran Original Chris is better for me...Simon B.

    • @DontDoSadness91
      @DontDoSadness91 8 лет назад +14

      She channeled a lot of Will's Chris in this. He's my favorite so maybe that's why this is my new favorite version EVER.

    • @lionking_e
      @lionking_e 4 года назад

      dontpugme Lea really liked Will Chase

    • @elizabethhager560
      @elizabethhager560 4 года назад

      Is he the one from the Manila recording? Cause that guy is my favorite

  • @labellavita12
    @labellavita12 8 лет назад +43

    There's nothing this woman can't do! great job as always Lea!

  • @nbaaguilar2876
    @nbaaguilar2876 8 лет назад +22

    Timeless, Ms. Saigon the original. Ms. Lea Salonga the only gifted crystal voice ever.

  • @ALLshALLfALL06
    @ALLshALLfALL06 4 года назад +5

    Lea is the best kim and also the best Chris. She should sing a duet of sun and moon with herself.

  • @jps0369
    @jps0369 7 лет назад +10

    Lea Salonga is really pretty with shorter hair. her vocal is still magical

  • @SavageTheMusical
    @SavageTheMusical 6 лет назад +27

    I saw her in the original Miss Saigon in the 90s. SHE IS A QUEEN!!!! Her voice has not changed all these years. Just saw her in Once on this Island also. Love her!

    • @wig.8gles
      @wig.8gles 3 года назад +2

      Well lucky you. 🥺😭

    • @wig.8gles
      @wig.8gles 3 года назад +1

      I wanna meet her someday, I hope she lives a long life.

  • @MrFuckerasshole
    @MrFuckerasshole 8 лет назад +83

    Now thats Miss Saigon!!!

    • @etrnlygr8tful87
      @etrnlygr8tful87 8 лет назад

      +Virgelio Orbiso .....now 'Mr' Saigon..😏

    • @MrFuckerasshole
      @MrFuckerasshole 8 лет назад +2

      +etrnlygr8tful Point taken.. 😜

    • @JRipley15
      @JRipley15 7 лет назад +5

      Well technically Gigi is Miss Saigon but okay

  • @antonioramelo6450
    @antonioramelo6450 7 лет назад +20

    Lea is one of the unfading Filipino prides!!!

  • @MUSIKANIJAYSON22
    @MUSIKANIJAYSON22 7 лет назад +19

    Lea Salonga, the story teller.

  • @msbroadwaygal18
    @msbroadwaygal18 5 лет назад +6

    She should do all roles in Miss Saigon! 😄

  • @LaurYoga
    @LaurYoga 7 лет назад +8

    WHy is she literally perfect IM IN TEARS IM LITERALLY CRYING SHES my idol and she deserves the world

  • @sillygoosesurvivor
    @sillygoosesurvivor 8 лет назад +12

    Words cannot express how excited I am for the Broadway revival!

  • @lej6550
    @lej6550 8 лет назад +8

    She's awesome. Can't think of many who can sing the variety that she can.

  • @motherofdragons9107
    @motherofdragons9107 8 лет назад +7

    Lea just slays everytime she sings.

  • @aboundingajay
    @aboundingajay 8 лет назад +13

    Lea is killing it as always!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jourdanibe1032
    @jourdanibe1032 8 лет назад +16

    YES YES YES.

  • @butzlinge3681
    @butzlinge3681 7 лет назад +9

    I keep watching Lea sing this song every time I open You Tube and love it through and through. She's really really worth watching and listening every single word she utters and you want to replay over and over again! She's phenomenal and absolutely brilliant and enchanting to watch!

  • @marjoriegersten2703
    @marjoriegersten2703 8 лет назад +25

    Interesting to also watch Aaron Tveit listen to this song he often sings. Hope he's considered for Chris.

  • @trb7153
    @trb7153 7 лет назад +3

    OMG she is so so so amazing. THE BEST. VOICE. ON THE PLANET.

  • @butzlinge3681
    @butzlinge3681 8 лет назад +7

    Unbelievable, incomparable, absolutely brilliant and one of a kind, that's Lea Salonga!

  • @andrewsalas1406
    @andrewsalas1406 8 лет назад +6

    The best Kim of all...

  • @leajenofwvlog5382
    @leajenofwvlog5382 5 лет назад +3

    I admired you so much Ms. Lea Salonga ...You are the best 😍

  • @Maria_Efe
    @Maria_Efe 4 года назад +3

    I got goosebumps from the first note she sang! What an amazing performance!

  • @dama5053
    @dama5053 3 года назад +1

    Gifted.

  • @lanycolanggo8406
    @lanycolanggo8406 6 лет назад +3

    she killed the song as always! such a LEGEND.

  • @lakingmaddela
    @lakingmaddela 6 лет назад +3

    Bravo Ms. Salonga!

  • @olivemaepallasigue7597
    @olivemaepallasigue7597 8 лет назад +9

    Someday, I wish I have a life like hers. And a voice like that. 😞

  • @olongapocityguy
    @olongapocityguy 8 лет назад +3

    Absolutely Beautiful and awesomely sang.Her voice never fail to amazed me!.

  • @kaifairees
    @kaifairees 6 лет назад +2

    THE Lea Salonga! She will always be the best!

  • @bccgb939
    @bccgb939 8 лет назад +2

    Much more depth and wisdom in her singing. Maturity in the way she tells the story. Bravo!

  • @WowFoodCompany
    @WowFoodCompany 8 лет назад +4

    Yeah... Leah should do a one woman show with Miss Saigon story..

  • @rayolivarez3106
    @rayolivarez3106 7 лет назад +39

    Cameron McIntosh needs to do a Movie Musical on "Miss Saigon" with Lea Salonga in the lead role once again!

    • @arlenecruz662
      @arlenecruz662 7 лет назад +4

      WOW PLS PLS HOW WILL THIS BIG DREAM REACH FILMMAKERS AND CAMERON HIMSELF!!! OH GOD PLEASE PLEASE!

    • @orion8835
      @orion8835 5 лет назад +1

      Regrettably the film versions are cast with exact/ acting typecasting concerns first and unfortunately vocal talent is the last concern.

    • @josevich
      @josevich 4 года назад +1

      She's way too old to be playing 17

    • @haydeemahinay8546
      @haydeemahinay8546 2 года назад

      With Simon Bowman...love their duets...

  • @alyssacruz8516
    @alyssacruz8516 7 лет назад +2

    i love you idol lea salonga

  • @rialo5563
    @rialo5563 5 лет назад +2

    What a beautiful voice, gee a talent! Highly deserved that tony.

  • @publicservice6479
    @publicservice6479 8 лет назад +2

    THANKS SO MUCH FOR UPLOADING! ❤

  • @jillijewel8922
    @jillijewel8922 8 лет назад +1

    Perfection! ^_^ as expected~

  • @DontDoSadness91
    @DontDoSadness91 8 лет назад +3

    I love how in aw Gavin looks!

  • @kimberlyhingabay9795
    @kimberlyhingabay9795 6 лет назад +2

    Amazing talent 💗

  • @jeromedieudonner3443
    @jeromedieudonner3443 8 лет назад +1

    I am certainly blown away!

  • @johnpenza9090
    @johnpenza9090 8 лет назад +2

    She is simply amazing!

  • @barbiemagalong5208
    @barbiemagalong5208 3 года назад +1

    Goosebumps 😰😨❤❤❤❤

  • @andyparal
    @andyparal Год назад

    And once again subtitles have left the room.

  • @jaztmhee
    @jaztmhee 8 лет назад +3

    Bravo lea!😊

  • @clalopez37
    @clalopez37 5 лет назад +1

    aún corren x mis ojos algunas lagrimas al escucharla.

  • @ma.rhonatorreblanca-jacint1756
    @ma.rhonatorreblanca-jacint1756 7 лет назад +1

    oh Ate Lea Brilliant as ever!

  • @jbalpal64
    @jbalpal64 6 лет назад +1

    Bravo!!!

  • @lattesandleah
    @lattesandleah 8 лет назад +1

    Lea is my biggest inspiration in singing.

  • @ahava8294
    @ahava8294 8 лет назад +1

    perfection

  • @beverlypil-ey2286
    @beverlypil-ey2286 8 лет назад +1

    I Love You Lea S. you sang like an angel

  • @WatcherCatcher
    @WatcherCatcher 8 лет назад +1

    That voice - is forever Lea's the best!

  • @shanehofferson6343
    @shanehofferson6343 6 лет назад +4

    Lea 😍😍💘💘💘💕 i want to sing with you 😭😭😭

  • @noememag-usara8187
    @noememag-usara8187 5 лет назад +1

    Wow
    ..💗

  • @etrnlygr8tful87
    @etrnlygr8tful87 8 лет назад +13

    Check Lea's version of Les Mis' Empty Chairs & Empty Tables.

  • @markangelomalazarte4146
    @markangelomalazarte4146 5 лет назад +1

    BRAVO!! BRAVO!! My idol ❤️

  • @YosiaCS
    @YosiaCS 4 года назад +2

    She's genius tho... All she needs is 2x rehearsal and booomm... Perfect performance.

  • @user-gf2oi1ou4y
    @user-gf2oi1ou4y 8 лет назад +1

    Lea Salonga the best singer in the Phil history

  • @1102Chix
    @1102Chix 6 лет назад +2

    watching this in 2017

  • @karinajaneconolly7531
    @karinajaneconolly7531 4 года назад +2

    HEY LOOK I MEAN YOU NO OFFENCE!!!!!! my favourite lyric im screaming.

  • @zeynepakgol
    @zeynepakgol 7 лет назад +2

    WOW!!!

  • @charlotteconnelly6623
    @charlotteconnelly6623 6 лет назад +1

    YES

  • @affordagurlvia
    @affordagurlvia 4 года назад +1

    Love love love

  • @robertroma1809
    @robertroma1809 8 лет назад +4

    AWESOME!! To all the naysayers.......I would love to hear YOU sing this. Put up or SHUT UP!!

  • @yuancarlos23
    @yuancarlos23 7 лет назад +1

    OMG!!!!! ♡♡♡

  • @bunji_beans
    @bunji_beans 6 лет назад +2

    We're all Gavin back there at 3:26

  • @catmarsh6547
    @catmarsh6547 7 лет назад +17

    Dang Lea Salonga did that song better than any Chris I've ever heard...

  • @milesmartinez3290
    @milesmartinez3290 8 лет назад +1

    wow so lea

  • @kirbyfuentes170
    @kirbyfuentes170 7 лет назад +1

    🙌🏼 🙌🏼

  • @pauxx7
    @pauxx7 8 лет назад +2

    BRAVA!!

  • @pimpball7343
    @pimpball7343 8 лет назад +1

    Miss saigon on Broadway!!! Didn't know that!!!

  • @anthonybrasero1892
    @anthonybrasero1892 8 лет назад +1

    wow.....

  • @xxXXxxNIKONxxXXxx
    @xxXXxxNIKONxxXXxx Год назад

    I like her interpretation of “empty chairs and empty tables” from les miserables.

  • @kirbyfuentes170
    @kirbyfuentes170 7 лет назад +1

    👏🏻👏🏻

  • @prophetmadonna3744
    @prophetmadonna3744 8 лет назад +1

    I can sing this song when Miss Saigon first came to reality and I was kid...

  • @booksflavia
    @booksflavia 8 лет назад +2

    Wow! Miss Saigon would be so much better if it was cross cast!

  • @esmelynn1449
    @esmelynn1449 5 лет назад +1

    That woman is probably my favorite really ANY Kim is.. her, Rachel Ann go, Eva nobelzada

  • @meredithchandler73
    @meredithchandler73 Год назад +2

    I think this may have been the only time Lea ever took part in Miscast. It's a shame because there are many more songs I'd love to hear her sing. (She does sing songs in concert that are written for roles she would never play, but I just want more people to see it!)

    • @meredithchandler73
      @meredithchandler73 2 месяца назад

      My wish was granted - Lea sang at Miscast 2024 recently. And it was GLORIOUS! There are tickets available to watch the full concert streaming tonight and will be available to watch on demand for the week (April 29-May 5). I can’t wait to watch it again and again!

  • @jhempz
    @jhempz 8 лет назад +3

    👏🙌👍

  • @bccgb939
    @bccgb939 8 лет назад +1

    Cant help it...goosies!!!

  • @karinajaneconolly7531
    @karinajaneconolly7531 4 года назад +2

    is there nOthiNg sHe canT siNg!!!!!

  • @jonardgalve
    @jonardgalve 8 лет назад +1

    That's the reason why...

  • @jona1575
    @jona1575 Год назад

    I just think this song never works when it's just piano. It needs like a full band to really make it feel that much more powerful during the dramatic parts.

  • @Weekendinspirations
    @Weekendinspirations 7 лет назад +1

    Is there a date for the Broadway yet?

  • @brickzbrix4136
    @brickzbrix4136 4 года назад +1

    Was this sung after Aaron Tveit and Gavin Creel's preformance of Take Me or Leave Me? I'm curious cause I kinda see Ms. Lea Salonga there lol.

  • @bluzshadez
    @bluzshadez 7 лет назад +1

    "Why God?" was sung by American G.I. Chris.

  • @fitnesswithdan
    @fitnesswithdan 8 лет назад +9

    I thought Simon bowman was the original Chris in West end

    • @christinasamuel731
      @christinasamuel731 7 лет назад +2

      yes good point but in the 25th anniversary there was a new one as well Alistair Brammer I met Alistair last year after he had preformed actually on the 5th of march

    • @manchestertart5614
      @manchestertart5614 5 лет назад +1

      Alistair was Simon Bowman's Marius when he was playing the role of Jean Valjean in the WestEnd. Alistair said that he learnt a lot from Simon about how to play Chris.
      Simon Bowman is the very best to play Chris.

  • @aljxya4770
    @aljxya4770 7 лет назад +1

    what key is this in?

  • @leejessicasalve6288
    @leejessicasalve6288 8 лет назад +1

    Damn! She sang it better than chris! Haha.

  • @paidsapme901
    @paidsapme901 8 лет назад +2

    Parang maluwang damit ni Ms Lea

  • @tiktokjlyleqt
    @tiktokjlyleqt 3 года назад +2

    Mr. Saigon 😂

  • @gehzz29
    @gehzz29 8 лет назад +1

    feelin
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