INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announces the return of Tony Award-winning vocalist Lea Salonga for a special performance on October 20, 2026, at Hilbert Circle Theatre. Led by Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly, the program will feature iconic songs from Broadway and film such as Les Misérables, Wicked, Aladdin, and Miss Saigon, among others.
With her powerful voice and perfect pitch, Salonga is best known for her Tony Award-winning portrayal of Kim in Miss Saigon and her roles in Les Misérables, Allegiance, and Once on This Island. Fans around the world also recognize her as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Aladdin and Fa Mulan in Mulan and Mulan II. For her contributions to Disney, she was named a “Disney Legend.” This marks Salonga’s fifth appearance with the ISO.
“Lea Salonga is a superlative star for the ages,” said Everly. “From her stage debut in Miss Saigon to her performances with symphony orchestras around the world, I believe she has yet to encounter an audience that did not give her an enthusiastic and well-deserved standing ovation —and I am always the one cheering ‘Brava, Lea!’”
Presale access for this performance begins May 12, 2026, with tickets available to the general public on May 19, 2026.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit indianapolissymphony.org or contact the ISO Box Office at 317-639-4300.
About Lea Salonga
Multiple award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga is renowned worldwide for her powerful voice and perfect pitch. She most recently starred on Broadway in Old Friends alongside Bernadette Peters, following acclaimed runs in Los Angeles and London.
Salonga is best known for her Tony Award-winning role as Kim in Miss Saigon, and has also received Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World Awards. She made history as the first Asian actress to play Eponine in Les Misérables on Broadway and later returned to the show as Fantine. In 2026, she joins Les Misérables: The World Tour Spectacular as Madame Thénardier. Her additional Broadway credits include Once on This Island, Here Lies Love, Allegiance, and Flower Drum Song.
She is beloved by audiences worldwide as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Aladdin and Fa Mulan in Mulan and Mulan II, earning her the honor of Disney Legend.
Beyond the stage, Salonga has appeared in film and television projects, including Yellow Rose, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, and various animated series on Netflix and FX. She has released multiple solo albums and toured globally, performing at venues such as the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Over her 45-year career, Salonga has performed for world leaders and royalty, including multiple U.S. Presidents and Queen Elizabeth II. She has been recognized with the Time100 Impact Award and the Gold House Gold Legend Award.
About Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly
Maestro Jack Everly has served as the ISO’s Principal Pops Conductor for more than 20 years and as the Music Director of the AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration, now celebrating its 40th year. Each year, he composes original music for the Yuletide performances, along with conducting familiar favorites. Throughout the season, whether he’s leading the ISO through memorable Broadway melodies for the Printing Partners Pops Series or a Star Wars score for the popular Film Series presented by Bank of America, Maestro Everly is beloved by fans for his musical expertise and charismatic personality. He has led the ISO in its first Pops recording, Yuletide Celebration, Volume One, which included three of his own orchestrations.
About the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
As Indiana’s largest nonprofit performing arts organization, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra inspires and unites more than 200,000 people each year through our concerts and educational programs. From our home on Monument Circle in the heart of Indianapolis, the ISO serves a vibrant and evolving community through more than 150 concerts and mainstage education programs each season. The orchestra offers a diverse range of programming—including the Classical Series, the Printing Partners Pops Series, the beloved AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration, and the Film Series presented by Bank of America—all unified by a commitment to artistic excellence and creating inspiring, accessible, and transformative musical experiences. Learn more at www.indianapolissymphony.org.
