The epic love story set to music revolves around Solomon, son of King
David. In ancient Israel, the latter’s wars are coming to an end, and the
road is treacherous and uncertain for Israel’s future. To avoid more wars,
David’s son and heir, Solomon, is forced to make alliances with neighboring
kingdoms by marrying foreign princesses. However, a vineyard girl captures the
King’s heart, threatening to distract his attention from his more pressing
duties as King of Israel. The musical “Song of Solomon” speaks of his struggle
between love and duty. King Solomon
is revered for his wisdom, but in this powerful and moving musical, we are made
to realize that wisdom without the law serves no purpose, and the purpose of
the law is justice, and nothing else.
A Broadway-based team of creative artists cast Manila-based talents. For
the pre-Broadway show King Solomon is portrayed by David Ezra; the vineyard girl Ahlma is Yannah Laurel, and Lea, Ahlma’s sister, is played by Menchu Lauchengo. Benjamin, the adviser
of Solomon, is Jet Go, and Ruben,
the local businessman in love with Ahlma, is Jieb Rodriguez.
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