The Human Heart Tour
| Tour by Lea Salonga | |
| Location |
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|---|---|
| Start date | April 5, 2019 |
| End date | July 21, 2019 |
| Legs | 2 |
| No. of shows | 25 in North America 6 in Europe 31 in total |
| Guests | Rachelle Ann Go (in London) |
The Human Heart Tour was a two-leg concert tour by Filipino singer Lea Salonga. The tour was titled after the Once on This Island song, "The Human Heart."[1] The North American leg of the tour officially began on April 5, 2019 in Costa Mesa, California and ended on May 25, 2019 in Richmond, British Columbia.[2] Salonga then transferred the tour to Europe, beginning performances on July 7, 2019 in Cardiff, Wales and ending on July 21, 2019 in London, England, with a duet including special guest Rachelle Ann Go.[3][4]
The tour was originally intended to launch on February 8, 2019 in Hong Kong, followed by dates in Singapore; however, the Asian leg was cancelled due to a skiing accident in Japan which resulted in Salonga breaking her leg.[5][6][7] The injury also resulted in the rescheduling of the European leg of the summer, which was originally intended to launch on February 26, 2019 in Manchester, England.
Critical reception
Michael James Rocha with The San Diego Union-Tribune wrote that Salonga's performance was "flawless," noting her "precise" vocal diction and "crystalline" voice.[8] Rachel Rogers with YorkMix wrote that her stage presence was "inviting and warm" and that she had her audience "entranced" with her "stunning" voice.[9] Philip Lowe with The Nottingham Post wrote that the concert was an "glorious unforgettable evening," praising her "pitch perfect" voice.[10]
Shows
References
- ^ "Odds & Ends: Lea Salonga to Launch 'The Human Heart' Tour in 2019 & More". Broadway.com. October 16, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (October 16, 2018). "Tony Winner Lea Salonga Will Play U.S., Canada, U.K., China, and More in The Human Heart Tour". Playbill. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ "WATCH: Lea Salonga shares the stage with Rachelle Ann Go in London concert". ABS-CBN. July 22, 2019. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ Ng, Philiana (May 1, 2019). "Broadway Icon Lea Salonga Opens Up About Her First Big-Screen Movie in 20 Years (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ Wild, Stephi (October 16, 2018). "Lea Salonga Will Embark On The Human Heart Tour In 2019". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ Hetrick, Adam (January 29, 2019). "Lea Salonga Reschedules Initial Human Heart Tour Dates Due to Broken Leg". Playbill. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ Cordova, Randy (May 10, 2019). "Lea Salonga was preparing for a world concert tour. Then, she broke her leg". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ Rocha, Michael James (April 8, 2019). "Broadway star Lea Salonga wows in superb San Diego concert". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ Rogers, Rachel (July 20, 2019). "Review: Lea Salonga In Concert". YorkMix. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
- ^ Lowe, Phil (July 11, 2019). "Broadway musicals star Lea Salonga delivers unforgettable evening at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall - review and photos". Nottingham Post. Retrieved August 10, 2025.