Unlike in Byrne’s last Broadway production,American Utopia, he does not take center stage here.
The first thing that stands out aboutHere Lies Loveis its set design.
This allows viewers, regardless of their pre-existing knowledge, to relish the visual storytelling and enjoy the music.
Arielle Jacobs and Jose Llama in ‘Here Lies Love.'.Billy Bustamante, Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
UnlikeEvita,Here Lies Loveis not a valorization of a dictator’s wife.
When Marcos falls sick, Imelda does not hesitate to fill his shoes.
Do we overestimate the power of electoral democracy to make lasting, positive change in the world?
Conrad Ricamora as Ninoy Aquino in ‘Here Lies Love.'.Billy Bustamante, Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
They certainly resonate with an American audience who have seen basic democracy come under attack.
If love lies here, maybe political hopes do as well.
Moses Villarama in ‘Here Lies Love.'.Billy Bustamante, Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
