January 8. 2009. Thursday.
Gotta remember this day well, 'cause it's the day I saw the wonderful Lea Salonga. And also the day I ate the worst pasta that ever existed, but let's not go into that, cause it brings back memories I've been trying hard to suppress.
Lea's starring in this musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Obviously, since she's the star, she's Cinderella. It doesn't actually matter what play it is, as long as Lea's in it, I'm watching it. So there we were, in our side view seats that gives people neck-aches. We later managed to switch to better seats after the intermission cause there were empty seats. This woman still came to ask us where our original seats were. Oh please. As if anyone's going to turn up now.
Lea's acting and singing in the play were all so awesome. In case you didn't already know, Lea is an award-winning Filipino singer and actress, and has been in plays such as Miss Saigon and Les Miserables, and has released and been involved with over 20 albums and soundtracks. You might also know her as the original singing voice of Jasmine in the Disney cartoon, Aladin, and sung the song 'A Whole New World." So, of course, Lea was the biggest star there, and it was such an experience to see her perform.
The songs and the dancing in the play were all so cute, other than this 'Prince Is Giving A Ball' song. That one was truly annoying. All they did was to keep repeating 'The Prince is giving a ball!! The Prince is giving a ball!!'. Like, we got that the first twenty times, alright?
They slightly tweaked the storyline a little. In this one, Cinderella is the one who actively asked her godmother to grant her her wishes, although she didn't know that her godmother is magical and has been around for four hundred years. Also, they put more emphasis on the interaction between her and the prince at the ball. Afterwards, when the Prince is looking for her to try on the shoe, he almost failed but the fairy godmother intervened, proclaiming that 'humans can be so dull!".
The story is also slightly modernized; the king is worried about spending so much money on the ball due to the economic crisis, and he tells the prince that a girl that doesn't speak much could actually be a good thing after a few years in marriage.
The costumes were really dazzling, the sets not that much. I was quite disappointed by the palace scene. Also, it would be better if Lea didn't just wear those two costumes, the rags and the ballgown, but seeing as how she's supposed to be a servant-girl, I'll forgive them.
I really enjoyed myself at the play. It was a light-hearted, fun, a little nonsensical at times, and a great way to spend an evening. Music, dance and Lea Salonga. What could be better?
Gotta remember this day well, 'cause it's the day I saw the wonderful Lea Salonga. And also the day I ate the worst pasta that ever existed, but let's not go into that, cause it brings back memories I've been trying hard to suppress.
Lea's starring in this musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Obviously, since she's the star, she's Cinderella. It doesn't actually matter what play it is, as long as Lea's in it, I'm watching it. So there we were, in our side view seats that gives people neck-aches. We later managed to switch to better seats after the intermission cause there were empty seats. This woman still came to ask us where our original seats were. Oh please. As if anyone's going to turn up now.
Lea's acting and singing in the play were all so awesome. In case you didn't already know, Lea is an award-winning Filipino singer and actress, and has been in plays such as Miss Saigon and Les Miserables, and has released and been involved with over 20 albums and soundtracks. You might also know her as the original singing voice of Jasmine in the Disney cartoon, Aladin, and sung the song 'A Whole New World." So, of course, Lea was the biggest star there, and it was such an experience to see her perform.The songs and the dancing in the play were all so cute, other than this 'Prince Is Giving A Ball' song. That one was truly annoying. All they did was to keep repeating 'The Prince is giving a ball!! The Prince is giving a ball!!'. Like, we got that the first twenty times, alright?
They slightly tweaked the storyline a little. In this one, Cinderella is the one who actively asked her godmother to grant her her wishes, although she didn't know that her godmother is magical and has been around for four hundred years. Also, they put more emphasis on the interaction between her and the prince at the ball. Afterwards, when the Prince is looking for her to try on the shoe, he almost failed but the fairy godmother intervened, proclaiming that 'humans can be so dull!".
The story is also slightly modernized; the king is worried about spending so much money on the ball due to the economic crisis, and he tells the prince that a girl that doesn't speak much could actually be a good thing after a few years in marriage.
The costumes were really dazzling, the sets not that much. I was quite disappointed by the palace scene. Also, it would be better if Lea didn't just wear those two costumes, the rags and the ballgown, but seeing as how she's supposed to be a servant-girl, I'll forgive them.
I really enjoyed myself at the play. It was a light-hearted, fun, a little nonsensical at times, and a great way to spend an evening. Music, dance and Lea Salonga. What could be better?
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