The actress – who won the Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her portrayal of Kim in Miss Saigon – previously appeared in the musical during the run of the original production.
At that time – in 1993 – she played the street waif Eponine. Salonga joins the new Broadway production as Fantine, succeeding Daphne Rubin-Vega in the role.
Here's a look at the award-winning actress now appearing in Les Misérables.
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Lea Salonga sings "I Dreamed a Dream." | Lea Salonga in Les Misérables. |
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Lea Salonga and the Les Misérables ensemble. |
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Lea Salonga with Alexander Gemignani in Les Misérables at the Broadhurst Theatre. |
photos by Joan Marcus