Acclaimed stage star and Disney legend Lea Salonga will debut at Dubai Opera over two nights in September.
The Filipino talent is best known on the stage for her Tony Award-winning role in Miss Saigon, which debuted in 1989, and also made history as the first Asian performer to play Eponine in Les Misérables on Broadway.
However her distinctive chords will be familiar to millions more as the singing voice behind two animated Disney princesses – Jasmine from Aladdin and Fa Mulan for Mulan and Mulan II.
In 2011, she was named an official “Disney Legend”, following in the footsteps of names including Regis Philbin, Jim Henson (posthumously) and Anika Noni Rose.
With a discography of ten solo albums – and as many cast recording releases – the 46-year-old star has been called on to perform for six Philippine presidents, three American presidents and for Diana, Princess of Wales and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
A national treasure, she is currently serving term as a judge on reality TV show The Voice of the Philippines.
Tickets for the shows, on September 22 and 23, go on sale tomorrow (Tuesday March 28) from noon.
For more information and tickets, see www.dubaiopera.com.
If you go
The flights
Emirates flies from Dubai to Seattle from Dh5,555 return, including taxes.
The car
Hertz offers compact car rental from about $300 (Dh1,100) per week, including taxes. Emirates Skywards members can earn points on their car hire through Hertz.
The national park
Entry to Mount Rainier National Park costs $30 for one vehicle and passengers for up to seven days. Accommodation can be booked through mtrainierguestservices.com. Prices vary according to season. Rooms at the Holiday Inn Yakima cost from $125 per night, excluding breakfast.
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool: with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football field
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Unique spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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If you go
Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.
When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.
How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.
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Points to remember
- Debate the issue, don't attack the person
- Build the relationship and dialogue by seeking to find common ground
- Express passion for the issue but be aware of when you're losing control or when there's anger. If there is, pause and take some time out.
- Listen actively without interrupting
- Avoid assumptions, seek understanding, ask questions
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