Lea Salonga no longer performing at SEA Games opening, cites schedule conflict

Award-winning broadway star Lea Salonga announced Monday night that she will no longer be performing at the opening ceremonies of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Saturday.

Salonga cited conflicts in schedule for her missing out the opening ceremonies.

“Leaving on a jet plane for Singapore tomorrow and will begin our 14-show Sweeney run on Thursday night. 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,” she said on Twitter.

Leaving on a jet plane for Singapore tomorrow and will begin our 14-show Sweeney run on Thursday night. 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.

— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) November 25, 2019

Salonga will be starring in the musical Sweeney Todd Manila alongside Jett Pangan.

The renowned Filipina singer worked with musician and composer Ryan Cayabyab in producing “We win as one,” the official theme song of the 30th SEA Games. 

The Games will be held in various areas in the country from November 30 to December 11. —LDF, GMA News

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