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Showstopper Spotlight: Joan Almedilla Performs 'Just Ask The Flowers' in 'Here Lies Love'

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Here Lies Love Lands in L.A. with Timely Power and Strong Cast

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Joan Almedilla on Filipino Storytelling in 'Here Lies Love'

Exclusive interview discussing her role as Aurora in the LA production of Here Lies Love, audition process, character insights, and importance of Filipino representation in theater.

Charles Uy 2/9/26 Charles Uy 2/9/26

Immersive Spotlight: Joan Almedilla Stars in 'Here Lies Love' at Mark Taper

Joan Almedilla stars as Aurora Aquino in the musical “Here Lies Love,” with music by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim

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Cast Insights: Joan Almedilla as Aurora Aquino in LA's 'Here Lies Love'

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Joan Almedilla Joins Star-Studded Cast of 'Here Lies Love' in LA

Cast announcement for a new production of Here Lies Love at Mark Taper Forum, featuring Joan Almedilla as Aurora

Charles Uy 2/14/25 Charles Uy 2/14/25

Joan Almedilla's Tour-de-Force as Maria Callas in 'Master Class'

Glowing review of Joan Almedilla’s lead performance in Terrence McNally's Master Class at Sierra Madre Playhouse, highlighting her commanding non-singing portrayal of Maria Callas.

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Joan Almedilla's Complex Bloody Mary in 'South Pacific' at Goodspeed

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Vivid Impressions: Joan Almedilla in 'Assassins' Revival

LA Times review of Joan Almedilla as Sara Jane Moore in East West Players' timely Assassins revival by Sondheim.

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Invincible as Madam Capulet

Joan Almedilla Cast as Madam Capulet in Pat Benatar's 'Invincible' Musical Showcase.

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Star Turn in 'The Winner Takes It All': Joan Almedilla in Mamma Mia!

LA Times review highlights Joan Almedilla's star turn as Donna in East West Players' warm and fun all-Asian Mamma Mia! revival. Photo by Steven Lam

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Family on Tour: Joan Almedilla and Son in 'The King and I'

Interview discussing touring with her young son CJ in The King and I, family experiences, and visiting Northwest Arkansas.

Charles Uy 7/25/17 Charles Uy 7/25/17

Veteran Insights: Joan Almedilla on 'The King and I' at Kennedy Center

In one of those rare but true Broadway stories, she did not find Kim—Kim found her. Born in the Philippines, Joan grew up passionate about singing. She received formal vocal training and moved to the States to complete her college education. Always looking for an opportunity to perform, she sang at an amateur night at the Apollo in Harlem. A Broadway producer saw her performance, tracked her down, and asked her to audition for Les Miserables and ultimately, Miss Saigon. With no acting training, Joan was cast in the leading role of Kim. She went on to play over 600 performances on Broadway by age 24.