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

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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 Před 8 lety +499

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

  • @mieremjay1860
    @mieremjay1860 Před 8 lety +262

    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 Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety +1

      agree

    • @charlotteconnelly6623
      @charlotteconnelly6623 Před 6 lety +1

      Eponine isn't fragile

    • @ydproductions4589
      @ydproductions4589 Před 5 lety +1

      Don't forget 'THE Disney Princess'

    • @seanyates5769
      @seanyates5769 Před 4 lety +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 Před 8 lety +142

    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 Před 8 lety +172

    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 Před 7 lety +1

      come to Philippines bro

    • @Pitimini11
      @Pitimini11 Před 7 lety +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 Před 7 lety +1

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

    • @labellavita12
      @labellavita12 Před 6 lety +3

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

    • @AntCranky
      @AntCranky Před 6 lety +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 Před 8 lety +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 .

  • @ladyinred161
    @ladyinred161 Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety

      +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 Před 8 lety +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

  • @biancat1645
    @biancat1645 Před 8 lety +85

    I'M SOBBING SHE'S SO BEAUTIFUL UGH

  • @DontDoSadness91
    @DontDoSadness91 Před 8 lety +165

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

    • @dallasnolen8789
      @dallasnolen8789 Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety +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

  • @SavageTheMusical
    @SavageTheMusical Před 6 lety +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 Před 3 lety +2

      Well lucky you. 🥺😭

    • @wig.8gles
      @wig.8gles Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @labellavita12
    @labellavita12 Před 8 lety +43

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

  • @dontpugme
    @dontpugme Před 8 lety +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 Před 8 lety +17

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

    • @etrnlygr8tful87
      @etrnlygr8tful87 Před 8 lety +5

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

    • @DontDoSadness91
      @DontDoSadness91 Před 8 lety +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 Před 4 lety

      dontpugme Lea really liked Will Chase

    • @elizabethhager560
      @elizabethhager560 Před 4 lety

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

  • @nbaaguilar2876
    @nbaaguilar2876 Před 8 lety +22

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

  • @MrFuckerasshole
    @MrFuckerasshole Před 8 lety +83

    Now thats Miss Saigon!!!

    • @etrnlygr8tful87
      @etrnlygr8tful87 Před 8 lety

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

    • @MrFuckerasshole
      @MrFuckerasshole Před 8 lety +2

      +etrnlygr8tful Point taken.. 😜

    • @JRipley15
      @JRipley15 Před 8 lety +5

      Well technically Gigi is Miss Saigon but okay

  • @hoshisyeochin5013
    @hoshisyeochin5013 Před 7 lety +25

    the person clapping even before lea starts singing is so me

  • @LaurYoga
    @LaurYoga Před 7 lety +8

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

  • @lej6550
    @lej6550 Před 8 lety +8

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

  • @aboundingajay
    @aboundingajay Před 8 lety +13

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

  • @jps0369
    @jps0369 Před 7 lety +10

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

  • @butzlinge3681
    @butzlinge3681 Před 7 lety +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!

  • @ALLshALLfALL06
    @ALLshALLfALL06 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @antonioramelo6450
    @antonioramelo6450 Před 7 lety +20

    Lea is one of the unfading Filipino prides!!!

  • @butzlinge3681
    @butzlinge3681 Před 8 lety +7

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

  • @MUSIKANIJAYSON22
    @MUSIKANIJAYSON22 Před 7 lety +19

    Lea Salonga, the story teller.

  • @sillygoosesurvivor
    @sillygoosesurvivor Před 8 lety +12

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

  • @motherofdragons9107
    @motherofdragons9107 Před 8 lety +7

    Lea just slays everytime she sings.

  • @Maria_Efe
    @Maria_Efe Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @leajenofwvlog5382
    @leajenofwvlog5382 Před 5 lety +3

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

  • @trb7153
    @trb7153 Před 7 lety +3

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

  • @olongapocityguy
    @olongapocityguy Před 8 lety +3

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

  • @jourdanibe1032
    @jourdanibe1032 Před 8 lety +16

    YES YES YES.

  • @msbroadwaygal18
    @msbroadwaygal18 Před 5 lety +6

    She should do all roles in Miss Saigon! 😄

  • @bccgb939
    @bccgb939 Před 8 lety +2

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

  • @andreiliver9295
    @andreiliver9295 Před 12 dny

    With Lea, it’s always perfection!!!

  • @lanycolanggo8406
    @lanycolanggo8406 Před 6 lety +3

    she killed the song as always! such a LEGEND.

  • @rialo5563
    @rialo5563 Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @marjoriegersten2703
    @marjoriegersten2703 Před 8 lety +25

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

  • @rayolivarez3106
    @rayolivarez3106 Před 7 lety +39

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

    • @arlenecruz662
      @arlenecruz662 Před 7 lety +4

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

    • @orion8835
      @orion8835 Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @josevich
      @josevich Před 4 lety +1

      She's way too old to be playing 17

    • @haydeemahinay8546
      @haydeemahinay8546 Před 2 lety

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

  • @olivemaepallasigue7597
    @olivemaepallasigue7597 Před 8 lety +9

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

  • @ANightworkerslife
    @ANightworkerslife Před 15 dny

    Oh my lord... She is so special... had goosbumps all over and that song is so magnificantly written! You tend to forget how much good music there is in Miss Saigon but there it is, smack, right in your face. And i agree with "MediaLover194 can she do a one-women show of Miss Saigon, I bet she can :)

  • @lakingmaddela
    @lakingmaddela Před 6 lety +3

    Bravo Ms. Salonga!

  • @johnpenza9090
    @johnpenza9090 Před 8 lety +2

    She is simply amazing!

  • @kaifairees
    @kaifairees Před 7 lety +2

    THE Lea Salonga! She will always be the best!

  • @etrnlygr8tful87
    @etrnlygr8tful87 Před 8 lety +13

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

  • @alyssacruz8516
    @alyssacruz8516 Před 7 lety +2

    i love you idol lea salonga

  • @andrewsalas1406
    @andrewsalas1406 Před 8 lety +6

    The best Kim of all...

  • @beverlypil-ey2286
    @beverlypil-ey2286 Před 8 lety +1

    I Love You Lea S. you sang like an angel

  • @dama5053
    @dama5053 Před 3 lety +1

    Gifted.

  • @WatcherCatcher
    @WatcherCatcher Před 8 lety +1

    That voice - is forever Lea's the best!

  • @kimberlyhingabay9795
    @kimberlyhingabay9795 Před 6 lety +2

    Amazing talent 💗

  • @DontDoSadness91
    @DontDoSadness91 Před 8 lety +3

    I love how in aw Gavin looks!

  • @barbiemagalong5208
    @barbiemagalong5208 Před 3 lety +1

    Goosebumps 😰😨❤❤❤❤

  • @publicservice6479
    @publicservice6479 Před 8 lety +2

    THANKS SO MUCH FOR UPLOADING! ❤

  • @WowFoodCompany
    @WowFoodCompany Před 8 lety +4

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

  • @ma.rhonatorreblanca-jacint1756

    oh Ate Lea Brilliant as ever!

  • @jaztmhee
    @jaztmhee Před 8 lety +3

    Bravo lea!😊

  • @lattesandleah
    @lattesandleah Před 8 lety +1

    Lea is my biggest inspiration in singing.

  • @jillijewel8922
    @jillijewel8922 Před 8 lety +1

    Perfection! ^_^ as expected~

  • @andyparal
    @andyparal Před rokem

    And once again subtitles have left the room.

  • @jeromedieudonner3443
    @jeromedieudonner3443 Před 8 lety +1

    I am certainly blown away!

  • @markangelomalazarte4146
    @markangelomalazarte4146 Před 5 lety +1

    BRAVO!! BRAVO!! My idol ❤️

  • @clalopez37
    @clalopez37 Před 5 lety +1

    aún corren x mis ojos algunas lagrimas al escucharla.

  • @shanehofferson6343
    @shanehofferson6343 Před 6 lety +4

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

  • @robertroma1809
    @robertroma1809 Před 8 lety +4

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

  • @karinajaneconolly7531
    @karinajaneconolly7531 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @YosiaCS
    @YosiaCS Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @affordagurlvia
    @affordagurlvia Před 4 lety +1

    Love love love

  • @catmarsh6547
    @catmarsh6547 Před 7 lety +17

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

  • @zeynepakgol
    @zeynepakgol Před 7 lety +2

    WOW!!!

  • @noememag-usara8187
    @noememag-usara8187 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow
    ..💗

  • @jbalpal64
    @jbalpal64 Před 6 lety +1

    Bravo!!!

  • @user-gf2oi1ou4y
    @user-gf2oi1ou4y Před 8 lety +1

    Lea Salonga the best singer in the Phil history

  • @ahava8294
    @ahava8294 Před 8 lety +1

    perfection

  • @bunji_beans
    @bunji_beans Před 6 lety +2

    We're all Gavin back there at 3:26

  • @milesmartinez3290
    @milesmartinez3290 Před 8 lety +1

    wow so lea

  • @booksflavia
    @booksflavia Před 8 lety +2

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

  • @charlotteconnelly6623
    @charlotteconnelly6623 Před 6 lety +1

    YES

  • @1102Chix
    @1102Chix Před 6 lety +2

    watching this in 2017

  • @yuancarlos23
    @yuancarlos23 Před 7 lety +1

    OMG!!!!! ♡♡♡

  • @pimpball7343
    @pimpball7343 Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @meredithchandler73
    @meredithchandler73 Před rokem +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 Před 3 měsíci

      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!

  • @prophetmadonna3744
    @prophetmadonna3744 Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @esmelynn1449
    @esmelynn1449 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @pauxx7
    @pauxx7 Před 8 lety +2

    BRAVA!!

  • @kirbyfuentes170
    @kirbyfuentes170 Před 7 lety +1

    🙌🏼 🙌🏼

  • @xxXXxxNIKONxxXXxx
    @xxXXxxNIKONxxXXxx Před rokem

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

  • @anthonybrasero1892
    @anthonybrasero1892 Před 8 lety +1

    wow.....

  • @kirbyfuentes170
    @kirbyfuentes170 Před 7 lety +1

    👏🏻👏🏻

  • @brickzbrix4136
    @brickzbrix4136 Před 4 lety +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.

  • @jona1575
    @jona1575 Před rokem

    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 Před 7 lety +1

    Is there a date for the Broadway yet?

  • @jhempz
    @jhempz Před 8 lety +3

    👏🙌👍

  • @karinajaneconolly7531
    @karinajaneconolly7531 Před 4 lety +2

    is there nOthiNg sHe canT siNg!!!!!

  • @jonardgalve
    @jonardgalve Před 8 lety +1

    That's the reason why...

  • @bccgb939
    @bccgb939 Před 8 lety +1

    Cant help it...goosies!!!

  • @fitnesswithdan
    @fitnesswithdan Před 8 lety +9

    I thought Simon bowman was the original Chris in West end

    • @christinasamuel731
      @christinasamuel731 Před 7 lety +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 Před 5 lety +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 Před 7 lety +1

    what key is this in?

  • @bluzshadez
    @bluzshadez Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @leejessicasalve6288
    @leejessicasalve6288 Před 8 lety +1

    Damn! She sang it better than chris! Haha.

  • @paidsapme901
    @paidsapme901 Před 8 lety +2

    Parang maluwang damit ni Ms Lea