Lea Salonga Sings "Higher" from the New Broadway Musical ALLEGIANCE

First look at Lea Salonga singing from the new original Broadway musical, ALLEGIANCE.

[@MrPrincebinondo]

LEA FOR NATIONAL ARTIST

[@Flopped69]

Kit Vila Magkaiba po yung industry ng broadway sa industry sa pop music.

[@laurencezhang501]

I agree 💪🏼💪🏼 Lea Salonga Represented the Philippines in the MUSICAL INDUSTRY 💪🏼💪🏼 SHE's ONE OF THE BEST SINGERS IN THE MUSICAL INDUSTRY SO SHE DESERVES IT ❤️

[@samone4358]

Kit Vila you should check the qualifications first before stating that Regine is qualified to become a National Artist. The only persons I know that deserve the national Artist award is Lea Salonga, Nora Aunor & Jose Marie Chan.

[@mulliganbrian]

INTERNATIONAL!!!

[@paonich1460]

YES HABANG BUHAY PA SYA PLEASE

[@freespiral]

When Lea Salonga sings, my heart soars no matter the song. I think I vibrate at the same frequency that she sings.

[@alynaalonso5097]

I can clearly hear the words even when she reaches the high notes.

[@Mxyzptlksac]

Alyna Alonso she had special voice lessons to sing the higher notes.

[@echobonx4118]

@@Mxyzptlksac yeah her chest mix is so solid and controlled, very much trained...

[@199660Maria]

She just get even better.... just give her the Tony already....

[@pastryhichu5317]

She has one...

[@abricacervantes7678]

give her another then

[@destinyrose6101]

@@abricacervantes7678 right

[@rj_rj4336]

Jose Gutierrez she got 2 tonys. 1 for Saigon, 1 for Once on this island for Best Musical Revival

[@chrisvergara989]

@@rj_rj4336 Though the 2018 production did receive the Tony for Best Revival, the award itself goes to the producers and does not count as an official win for any of the performers, Lea Salonga included.

[@josephensworth7044]

2:41 she literally used her entire upper body for that deep breath she had to take in order to sustain that long ass note that was about to come out of her mouth! She is such a technical goddess and a living legend in her own right!

[@julaiachuchu3865]

i think thats mixed head. she really mastered this technique .huhu

[@shaunnolan]

She truly is one of the most talented women around. Tony nomination (at least) for this lady, please!

[@grace_elle8620]

+Shaunyland she already won one :D she deserves another, doesn't she?

[@shaunnolan]

+grace_elle That's what I meant! Haha

[@grace_elle8620]

:D

[@SaraH-ps8ob]

She deserves 30 Tony's

[@25151206]

hell yes!!!

[@lextalliones12345]

Her vocal control is admirable. Simply magical. L + E + A = Perfection.

[@gladness1742]

chaps bryan

[@fynry]

Hello sir chaps

[@Mxyzptlksac]

He had very good voice lessons. She was good before but she’s much better now.

[@iluvzurara2]

When I saw allegiance last fall I cried as soon as she came on stage. Besides the fact that we all grew up with her beautiful voice she has this presence on stage like no other it's almost overwhelming in such a small theater. It could have been just me being absolutely star struck but I didn't feel this way when I saw Daniel Radcliffe or lance bass on Broadway lol so it's definitely her and her amazing voice and presence I hope she is at least nominated for this role because she was magical!!

[@the13thrain]

Lance bass was on Broadway? Doing what?

[@maniaweng]

My eyes watery when I saw her thank the audience with grace n stars in her eyes after The Sweetney Todd show. I wanted to say, it should be us who should thank her for sharing the talent with us :) Not just star struck hahaha, maybe me too? But, there's something in her voice and eyes (not just a good voice) that strikes people. She just came out and lit the stage..... so grateful to have watched a live show of hers in Dec 19, before Covid and all happened.

[@m4giceyetr1x]

Her second Tony Award is just around the corner.

[@aristotelpichay]

i agree!

[@ange7222]

TRUTH! =)

[@engrmichaelcarranza]

+m4giceyetr1x I can smell it.

[@DinoLavilla]

Agree tony please!

[@publicservice6479]

Yes! Very deserving!

[@christianeejezreelberbes1757]

i tried to sang it because i think it's easy because lea sang it like it's so easy, but when I tried it, gosh i cant

[@nyetre7665]

Christianee Berbes I know right!

[@joycejerusalem822]

Ify.😂

[@tylerj7298]

I know going up on the word “higher” is a struggle (especially to the D5)

[@resgielvinancio7714]

🤧😂🤣

[@dontpugme]

time to watch this over and over and over and over

[@SaraH-ps8ob]

SO TRUE.

[@SaraH-ps8ob]

Half the views are mine probably

[@SaraH-ps8ob]

Deirdre KHOO Half and half lol

[@clarino15]

I would kill for that voice! So pure and clear as a crystal. Lea is QUEEN

[@TheJamglam1]

I don't know how people cannot fall in love with this song. First heard it, I found it charming, then listened to it a few more times...just grew in me. It's poignant yet positive. The way Lea sang it brought new meaning every time I listened to it. Her phrasing of each words are deliberate.

[@justinebenoit4126]

Her mix is so incredible. I think it really sets her apart from other stars. She has such a good mix of chest and head!

[@dareusliamdeleon4778]

And nasal. Always on point

[@sherilymunasque6131]

oh my God. She's so perfect. I'm speechless. Her voice is lovely. Full of emotions. Versatile voice.

[@R07ANDG]

It's amazing how I understand every single word she sang without English subtitles needed. Her diction is so crystal clear.

[@streetcar5114]

2 decade has gone by and its Amazing she still have that youthful & angelic voice that the whole world fell in love it. with that voice and a little touch of make up here & there, she can still audition for kim and make the other kim wannabe's run for their money.

[@corey_axler]

Lea, it's truly fantastic! The song totally fits in your wheelhouse!!

[@markjeremy3946]

So true haha.She's phenomenal

[@SaraH-ps8ob]

Her voice is crystal clear

[@Dan-gi6tf]

I think Allegiance’s composers rearranged this song when they heard that THE Lea Salonga is casted. This was recreated specifically to match Lea’s musical dynamics. It fits her her so well.

[@michellegoldberg1417]

I just saw this musical and Lea Salonga was FANTASTIC! I can't believe that I got the chance to see a real legend live on a broadway stage! Allegiance is worth seeing. So go see it!

[@ritaofthelions]

So great to see the queen back on Bway!

[@mateeth]

I was crying last night when I learned that she was not nominated for Tony's. It broke my heart.

[@AvalonMorley]

It's a very competitive year for that category, and sadly ALLEGIANCE didn't get a single nomination, I think (please, anyone, correct me if that's wrong). I don't get to see any of the shows, so can't judge anything beyond what can be gleaned from recordings, videos, TV appearances, reading, and hearing other peoples' reports and opinions. I was very sad for this show to have so little success, and would love to see a production of it.

[@jeremycheong]

AMAZING!!! Lea's performance is worthy of a Tony. She deserves a Tony not because of her execution, nor her excellent technique, but imagine Lea at age 20, in 1991, winning her first Tony, & now at age 44, Lea continues to push the boundaries in musical-theater-excellence. Lea should definitely be nominated for her current role in Allegiance, rather, a Tony should be awarded to this amazing performer who has from age 20 to 44, continues to share with the world, many musical performances which has touched so many...from her stellar voice.

[@enchantedcraft1768]

"There once was a little girl playing on a swing set When her grandpa build by the sycamore tree Near the rusty farmyard gate While her mama pin the laundry The little girl would cry out loud Push me higher 2x Push me I can't wait Her mama would push a couple times But there was still laundry still to do So she learn to use her own strength Pull her own weight push on through To swing higher , higher than before Higher but afraid to reach for something more Higher,.. higher towards the sky Until the day she bent a kiss her mama a last goodbye There once was a little boy who love that swing set He had a liquorice twist from the store in town And too nooby skin up knee While her sister pin the laundry That little boy would cry out loud Push me higher 2x Push me, pretty please The girl would push a couple times But there was laundry still to do Then she watch amazed As the little boy simple pull his own weight trough To swing higher, higher than she dared Higher.. how he swing so high and i'll be scared. Higher.. he could touch the sky Right then she knew that he would also One day tell her goodbye That little boy he seemed so sure Was it something never though to her How the years pass quickly by That girl's a woman but still afraid to try Is it too late to start again Get back that feeling i had then But know my life is upside down There's no more farm, there's no more town Then no one's asking why But i won't let it pass me by Life won't pass me by. i'll fly…. Get back on that swing higher Soaring higher up than anything Higher i want something more I dreamed i'd reach for greater things My eyes upon those golden rings I'll take what chance the future brings and soar…." It took me 30 minutes to play and type this. Sorry for the misspelled words. You're welcome! -@kenelieee

[@keneliemelad1499]

👏👏👏👏

[@mariaconstancia3915]

Thanks a lot

[@megahwaty4580]

ENCHANTED CRAFT

[@m.a.goyala7830]

DO WE EVEN NEED THESE?

[@readingslumpjourney6058]

@@m.a.goyala7830 exactly

[@eunicederenne6098]

Crystal clear vocals!! Pitch perfect! Beautiful stage presence! Lea's is the best!1

[@2lnfinityandbeyond]

The amount of times I watched this is unhealthy

[@savannahsmith4392]

Even though my attention gets diverted towards the more popular "queens of Broadway," I always end up coming back to Miss Lea, and always end up absolutely awestruck. Her performance as Fantine had me fall in love with her the first time, and here I am again. Absolutely in love.

[@labellavita12]

More popular queens of Broadway? She's up there with them.

[@splashpont]

Glorious! I am looking very forward to seeing this show. Just imagine a full orchestra behind that voice.... Glorious!

[@SaraH-ps8ob]

It was a great show and the other songs were great too!

[@m4giceyetr1x]

#JusticeForAllegiance

[@annazhao7661]

I saw this show and I couldn't stop crying. Lea's performance is absolutely flawless and she was very nice at the stage door.

[@clarissemonte5352]

She really has a Disney Princess voice...as she sings there's a little lady in my mind and doing what she is singing in animation way😅

[@isabellevasquez7433]

As someone who’s half filipino, I was raised on Lea. My mom said she saw her perform in the Philippines when she was younger and they made eye contact. Apart from Lea’s exceptional acting, her technique is pretty damn impeccable. And the fact that she has maintained her vocal integrity all these years??? Legend shit

[@StarryGreen33]

it would sound more praiseworthy without the s word

[@riversonghiro]

The costuming is amazing all the details are so period accurate and of course lea salonga is a goddess

[@puellamagica3359]

ETERNAL QUEEEEENNNNNNN LIKE HOW DOES EVERYTHING SHE TOUCH TURN TO GOLD? REAL QUESTIONS MAN

[@SaraH-ps8ob]

Everything she sings to turns to diamonds!

[@mediocrio]

midas salonga

[@adventuresofbilljohnson8271]

I was lucky enough to see this show and Lea preform! It was a top 10 entertainment moment for me.

[@adventuresofbilljohnson8271]

Back again for her beautiful voice and a great memory.

[@caspianswingburn5481]

The vocal control of Lea is out of this world.

[@jakegalvez5662]

Had the opportunity to watch this show here in San Diego about 2 years ago. It was my first time seeing Lea Salonga live and It was just magical. I guess I have another reason to visit NY again!!

[@m4giceyetr1x]

This gem video NEEDS to go viral!!

[@g.5925]

Crystal clear tone, immense control, wonderful enunciation, terrific projection. I don't even know what else to add.

[@hanakom5055]

2 years ago I got to meet her after I saw Allegiance, and honestly she's the kindest and one of the most empowering women I know and she still inspires me so much. I'm so glad I got to thank her for this performance :)

[@philipbarcilla]

OMG AGELESS CRYSTAL CLEAR VOCAL AND INTELLIGIBLE DICTION IN EVERY SINGLE WORD! NO OTHER BROADWAY DIVA HAS SURPASSED, NOR HAS OUTLASTED THE DISNEY AND BROADWAY DIVA LEA SALONGA! ALMOST ALL OF HER CONTEMPORARIES DIED OUT, BUT HERE SHE STILL PLAYS AN ORIGINAL LEAD ROLE! TRULY ICONIC. HER VOICE IS SO YOUTHFUL.

[@dimadozen5199]

QUEEN

[@mronquillo526]

PREACH 🙌

[@AlanNJUSA]

The beauty of this song is in its simplicity, sung in an emotional, beautiful and powerful way by Lea. As good as this clip is, seeing it live is much, much better, especially after witnessing what the character goes through before this moment. I've seen the show three times. Each time the audience's response was rapturous!

[@FerthVandensteenManaysay]

Probably her best performance of this song yet! Lea still has the "Miss Saigon" fire in her!

[@hillroberts1311]

Shes so intelligent, and remembers each song, each word each pause, each note. Thank you Lea. Each word is crystal clear.

[@Pinay_sa_Alaska]

Year 2020 and still watching this. I love you Ms. Lea!

[@frauleinconge3435]

She just always makes me smile sweetly and in admiration whenever I see and hear her sing. I will never ever get enough of her clear lovely voice! With her incomparable talen, I am loving her more!💖💖💖💖💖

[@marygracevramos]

A grammy nominee!!! Congratulations coach you really deserve this and you deserve to win!!! 🇵🇭

[@cnt_cat]

She was so robbed of a Tony nomination

[@MrColb11]

100% agree!!!!

[@andrewnaral8792]

+Cassidy Trinh TRUEEEEEEE

[@mateeth]

yeaaaaah

[@kurtus.1]

exactly :(

[@Mxyzptlksac]

Competitive year. Hamilton, Waitress, Color Purple revival and others

[@ArtworksbyNet]

She makes the best vibrato, always crisp, clear, sweet, natural and smooth.

[@robbydasilva3522]

Such a difficult song to sing but she tackled it like a BOSS!

[@janyou17]

She's absolutely breathtaking! My goodness. The Broadway queen.

[@AnimeStargrl15]

I'm going to see her in this soon and I'm going to be first in line for the stage door. When I meet her, I swear I'm going to cry.

[@nbaaguilar2876]

Ms.Lea congratulations! She is the only Princess Disney ever...Noone can replace her. Amazing!I can't get over. I was still floating in the air.Wow!wow!wow!

[@ravhptsajsev]

Been listening to this song since the soundtrack of the musical was released. And seeing Lea perform it onstage, my gahd I did not think it's possible to love it even more. But I do. Now. Unimaginable. Superb. Worthy of another Tony!

[@christianpaulnedruda7917]

2019 is coming! Who's still watching this video? 😊

[@asaytonoronnieleer.6540]

It's 2020 and I'm still watching it

[@jblearner4071]

can't help playing this song over and over again. i watched allegiance and everyone in the cast was superb A1. lea's presence in the show made it even better..lea as always was excellent!

[@lan-sng]

her singing this at Elsie Fest was amazing, the crowd was wild. She's absolutely amazing

[@LaMenteOpen]

QUEEN. I admire her so much, she's so talented!

[@WinterNightingale]

LEGEND. I wish I could see this show! Looks fantastic

[@alanfitzgerald7275]

Saw her in Ms Sai Gon in 1989 and manchester 2022 and london 2023 most amazing singer i have ever heard best ever

[@punk3388]

pure talent from a Filipina....Thank you Lea Salonga! AMAZING!!!!!!

[@AvalonMorley]

Oh! Gorgeous! Such heart and soul, coupled with her immense talent and craft. This looks like it could be a great show!

[@FeyPax]

She has great control. This entire song is over a sopranos passagio (maybe she's an alto but I see her more as a sop) and is really hard to sound so in tune. I'm impressed

[@LuningningTolentino88Star88]

Lea is just amazing! Every aspiring singer, particularly the kids, should follow her to learn the proper way of singing -- where to get the voice. High notes yet you do not hear any shrills. It is sweet and nice to listen to!

[@michaeljhunp.paceno8003]

Incredible Voice! My Idol forever. Her Voice is my stress reliever. Excellent technique!

[@prophetmadonna3744]

They made this show with her in mind and they expect a Tony... But it doesnt seem to be beautiful song... It just doesnt stick or move... We can see how LEA is such a great singer/actress. But the song is no LES MISERABLES OR MISS SAIGON piece...

[@prophetmadonna3744]

***** Its a comment section, if I wanted to express an opinion, I'd write an article and pay some paper to have it published.

[@ErmiloJohnGialogoJrOFFICIAL]

+marc benjamin I actually agree on this. I've watched her sing this live in her concert two years ago (Playlist @ PICC, Manila) and it didn't stick to me as much as the other songs she sang that night. Although what's interesting is that when I found the song on Spotify and listened to it again after a long time, that's the time that I actually started to appreciated it. Then I realized that some parts of the lyrics, like the "push me, pretty please", kinda feels off for me. I guess it's one of those songs that doesn't give you a bang the first time you hear it, but you get to appreciate it over time (unlike when I first Sun and Moon from Miss Saigon on a random CD that I found at home when I was younger). I mean we all agree here that Lea Salonga is one of the best talents out there, and I'm a huge fan myself, and the musicality of the song is really good, but I guess the bottom line, at least for me, is that the lyrics could be catchier. Or maybe it's just me, since I've been listening to a lot of Jason Robert Brown (Last Five Years, Songs for a New World) songs these past few weeks.

[@prophetmadonna3744]

I watch it again, and yes Lea is still perfection. But the song is too corny. Lea is great, but give her a song like Frozen's Let it go, let it go, let it go go, sago. Then I'd rather be tied on a chair and made to listen to Anne Curtis singing a Celine Dion medley for 48 hours.

[@milomontes3143]

You better get a ticket and watch the show man. You dont understand what a musical theater is.

[@prophetmadonna3744]

Vermilo Montes You just want to say that you appreciate high culture, perhaps because you are rich. You can't even COMPREHEND the spirit of what I posted. It only proves one thing, you may be able to afford the tickets to some theatrical production but genuine appreciation of the arts is not something that money can buy. Try Harder Vermilo, just because you have money for theater, it doesnt mean you know more about musicals than someone from the Sierra Madres where the hills are alive with the sound of music.

[@roberttugade9829]

I watched that musical in Broadway, and hope to see a come back again on stage of that musical.

[@gracewu859]

There once was a little girl playing on a swing set That her grandpa built by the sycamore tree near the rusty farmyard gate While her mama pinned the laundry the little girl would cry out loud "Push me higher, push me higher, push me I can't wait" Her mama would push a couple times but there was laundry still to do So she learned to use her own strength, pull her own weight, push on through To swing higher, higher than before Higher, but afraid to reach for something more Higher, higher towards the sky Until the day she bent to kiss her mama a last goodbye There once was a little boy who rode that swing set He had a licorice twist from the store in town and two knobby skinned-up knees While his sister pin the laundry, the little boy would cry out loud, "Push me higher, push me higher, push me, pretty please!" The girl would push a couple times but there was laundry still to do Then she watched, amazed, as that little boy simply pulled his own weight through To swing higher, higher than she dared Higher, how he swings so high and not be scared? Higher, he could touch the sky Right then she knew that he would also one day tell her goodbye That little boy, he seemed so sure, was it something never taught to her? How the years passed quickly by that girl's a woman still afraid to try. Is it too late to start again, get back that feeling I had then? But now my life is upside down There's no more farm, there's no more town, and no use asking why But I won't let it pass me by Life won't pass me by I'll fly Get back on that swing Higher, soaring higher up than anything Higher, I want something more I dreamed I'd reach for greater things My eyes upon those golden rings I'll take what chance the future brings And soar

[@krystlechandra674]

No word can describe how much I appreciate, adore, and admire the one and only Ms. Lea Salonga 😍

[@augustine73]

I can smell Tony award!

[@blathnaidconnolly7640]

The fact that she struggles to some extent with some notes shows that she actually is human, God she is amazing!

[@DeathRebel101]

just saw this yesterday and I have to say it's really good i am heavily reconsidering watching this very worth it watching again lots of action tear jerking just has everything 10/10 all I could say

[@wedhoz]

Not only her voice. Her stage presence is also on another level.

[@ijij1234]

Emotions oozing from her crystal clear voice. That's amazing♥️

[@janicelove489]

The story she’s telling in that song and the way she sang it is magical!!

[@PINOYSHOWBIZLATEST]

Galing!

[@seangunn3079]

Pure quality. I love the voice of the Pinoy people!

[@jbalpal64]

Amazing voice and extraordinary performance.

[@klayyiii]

Yes!!Our Pride and Joy!!Ms.Lea Salonga!!

[@ayin2398]

wow.. fantastic! i love you ms. lea 😙❤

[@maraY84]

Really amazing performance💖

[@natatouille310]

Perfection 😍😍

[@NoypiStuff]

Walang kupas...

[@miraramos9594]

Gosh Ms. Lea! You're simply amazing... I've watched many many many times...

[@msiyahthegreat6122]

How I wish there's more Allegiance performances. 😍

[@KarendeCastro]

Wow this is beautiful. Her voice is perfection.

[@Clarity23410]

This is amazing!! She is the legend!!!

[@christianagano4148]

I watch this everyday and i cant help but love her and this song even more.

[@destinyrose6101]

A very difficult song. Lea is a gem, a rare gem

[@bedtimewonders2024]

👏👏👏 soooo goood. Fantastic narration 😍 the best story teller.

[@Dghilv55]

2020 and just see this just now! Love it!

[@wanderboy_ph]

Watching this in 2017. I think I'll cry like a baby if I met her.

[@cathyrodriguez4920]

amazing voice very powerful perfection !

[@iamDonLosentes]

She never gets old omg i love her so

[@vanessaprimrose4108]

Beautiful voice and song I love it

[@evelynforbes6372]

Would like to quote Miss Lea Salonga when she was a child like at the age of 9 years old with firmness & confidence she said , "the essence of my existence is perfection." Indeed, she claimed it & made it!!!!!!!

[@alicesierra8805]

Such a sweet song 💛

[@jbalpal64]

Amazing voice!

[@weegee1204]

lea salonga is my hero!!! she's so talented!!

[@doyoan8236]

She is amazing!!!