Miss Saigon 1991 - Articles Page 5

Ages: 13+
Opened: April 11, 1991
Closing: January 28, 2001

Miss Saigon - 1991 - Broadway History , Info & More

Broadway Theatre (Broadway)
1681 Broadway New York, NY

The lights go dark and four giant screens light up with a blinking cinematic countdown...9, 8, 7, 6, 5...the sound of a helicopter approaching builds to deafening proportions as a garishly huge make-up mirror backstage at the seedy club/brothel Dreamland lights up with an unforgiving glare and the "Movie In Our Minds" begins to roll!



Miss Saigon at Near West Theatre is a high tech explosion of video, photography, lights, rigging and music together with a phenomenal teen cast of fierce energy and brazen commitment to the emotional journey of this show. This rock opera feels like Evita or Jesus Christ Superstar on steroids, You can feel the foreboding tragedy looming in fateful inevitability as Mariah Burks, in the role of Kim, gives the performance of a lifetime along with Xavier Reminick as the ratty, opportunistic Engineer and Mike Glaven as the American G.I. who wins her heart and breaks it in two.



This is a HOT show in a HOT theater. It's the Vietnam War, with all the deception, the misplaced patriotism, the idealism, the courage and the horror.....and its a MUSICAL! Sweat it out!!... it's more than worth it. The heat is ON in Saigon.

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BWW Review: MISS SAIGON at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Feb 27, 2019


Buffalo audiences are in for a rare treat. The Broadway revival of the hit musical MISS SAIGON soared into town last night in what can only be described as a spectacular evening of theatre. First seen on Broadway in 1991 at the height of the megamusical phenomenon, MISS SAIGON continues to resonate with age. Those familiar with Puccini's opera MADAMA BUTTERFLY will not be disappointed in the updating of the story by composer Claude-Michel Schonberg and lyricists Richard Maltby and Alain Boubil.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN And ALADDIN Anchor 2019-2020 Broadway In San Antonio Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2019


The Majestic Theatre announced its line-up of shows for the 2019-2020 North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio Season. Pop-culture phenomenon DEAR EVAN HANSEN and Disney's ALADDIN anchor the season with eight performances of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, December 17-22, 2019, and a three-week run of ALADDIN, March 25 April 12, 2020. With eight productions, the season includes a mixture of Blockbuster Tony Award -winners, acclaimed revivals, four market premieres and beloved family favorites.

Tickets on Sale Friday For MISS SAIGON at Dallas Summer Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2019


Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical MISS SAIGON-a smash hit in London, Broadway and across the UK-will go on sale Friday, February 8 at 10 a.m. for its highly anticipated two week engagement in Dallas at the Music Hall at Fair Park, May 14-26, 2019, as part of the Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) and Broadway Across America (BAA) Broadway season.

BWW Review: MISS SAIGON at Durham Performing Arts Center is Too Loud, Too Heavy-Handed, and Too Much
by Lauren Van Hemert - Jan 23, 2019


In the second act of MISS SAIGON, there is a song called 'Too Much for One Heart.' And that's how one might describe the national touring production of MISS SAIGON which opened at the Durham Performing Arts Center last night. It's just too much.

BWW Interview: MISS SAIGON'S Red Concepción Says this Grittier Version of the Show is Resonating with American Audiences
by Lauren Van Hemert - Jan 18, 2019


Red Concepcion grew up listening to show tunes. In fact, he remembers listening to cast albums like MISS SAIGON from the age of five. Fast forward 20 plus years and Concepcion found himself playing the role of The Engineer on the UK tour. He says although he knew the music by heart, he had no idea how big and epic the show was until rehearsals started. And for that five-year-old little boy growing up listening to the soundtrack in the Philippines, working with Claude Michel Schonberg (music), Alain Boublil (lyrics), and ?Richard Maltby, Jr. (lyrics) is a dream come true. 'It's wonderful as an actor to be in such a creative space,' he says. 'They don't write scores like this anymore.'

MISS SAIGON Comes to Playhouse Square
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2019


Casting for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical MISS SAIGON-a smash hit in London, Broadway and across the UK-has been announced for its highly anticipated engagement in Cleveland at Playhouse Square for three weeks, January 29 - February 17, as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series. To purchase tickets, visit playhousesquare.org, call 216-241-6000 or visit the Playhouse Square Ticket Office (1519 Euclid Ave.). Groups of 10 or more may reserve seating by calling 216-640-8600. Single ticket prices start at $10.00.

Broadway's MISS SAIGON On Sale at Broadway At The Hobby Center, Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2018


Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical MISS SAIGON-a smash hit in London, Broadway and across the UK- will go on sale Today, November 30 at 10 am for its highly anticipated limited Houston engagement at the Hobby Center May 7-12, 2019.

Broadway's MISS SAIGON On Sale at Broadway At The Hobby Center, 11/30
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2018


Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical MISS SAIGON-a smash hit in London, Broadway and across the UK- will go on sale Friday, November 30 at 10 am for its highly anticipated limited Houston engagement at the Hobby Center May 7-12, 2019.

Casting Announced For MISS SAIGON At The Kennedy Center
by Julie Musbach - Nov 20, 2018


Casting for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical MISS SAIGON-a smash hit in London, on Broadway, and currently breaking box office records on a national tour in the U.K.-has been announced for its highly anticipated engagement in Washington, D.C. at the Kennedy Center Opera House for December 12, 2018-January 13, 2019.

MISS SAIGON Announces Digital Lottery in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2018


Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce that a digital lottery will begin Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 9AM for the National Tour of Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical MISS SAIGON. MISS SAIGON will play Broadway In Chicago's historic Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph) for a limited engagement November 14 through December 8, 2018.

MISS SAIGON On Sale At Broadway In Boston
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2018


Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical MISS SAIGON-a smash hit in London, Broadway and currently breaking box office records on a national tour in the U.K.- will go on sale November, 11 2018 for its highly anticipated Boston engagement. Performances at the Boston Opera House June 12 - 30, 2019 as part of the 2018-2019 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season.

Moisés Kaufman to Direct Berkeley Rep's PARADISE SQUARE: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL, A.J. Shively, Kennedy Caughell, and More Star
by Julie Musbach - Nov 7, 2018


Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the full cast and creative team for Paradise Square: An American Musical. The world premiere is helmed by acclaimed director Moises Kaufman, with choreography by the legendary Bill T. Jones and a book by Marcus Gardley, Craig Lucas, and Larry Kirwan. Music by Jason Howland and Larry Kirwan, with lyrics by Nathan Tysen, and based on the songs of Stephen Foster. Paradise Square is produced by special arrangement with Garth H. Drabinsky in association with Peter LeDonne and Teatro Proscenium Limited Partnership.

Kate Baldwin, Sally Mayes and More to Star in Georgia Stitt, Bob Banghart and John Strand's SNOW CHILD in Concert
by Julie Musbach - Oct 11, 2018


Eowyn Ivey's debut novel The Snow Child is reborn as a magical new musical featuring a score that combines Alaskan string-band traditions and contemporary musical theater. On November 17t, SubCulture will present the show in a concert adaptation featuring KATE BALDWIN, MATT BOGART, FINA STRAZZA, GERARD CANONICO, SALLY MAYES and WILLIAM PARRY.

Richard Maltby Jr. To Direct Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Stevie Holland In LOVE, LINDA
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2018


Tony Award-winning director Richard Maltby, Jr. will be directing a limited engagement run of LOVE, LINDA, the stunning, one-woman tour de force musical and theatrical adventure starring acclaimed vocalist and musical theater actress Stevie Holland October 17th - November 10th at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72nd Street. The production features a book by Stevie Holland with Gary William Friedman and music and lyrics by Cole Porter. www.lovelindathemusical.com 

Birdland Jazz Club Presents Joey Defrancesco & More
by Marianka Swain - Aug 31, 2018


Birdland Announces September 2018 Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

Broadway's MISS SAIGON Announces Tour Casting
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2018


Casting for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical MISS SAIGON-a smash hit in London, Broadway and currently breaking box office records on a national tour in the U.K.-has been announced for its much-anticipated upcoming Chicago engagement at Broadway In Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph) for a limited engagement November 13 through December 8, 2018.

Casting For MISS SAIGON National Tour Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2018


Casting for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical MISS SAIGON-a smash hit in London, Broadway, and currently breaking box office records on a national tour in the U.K.-has been announced for its much-anticipated upcoming North American tour which launches in Providence, RI at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) September 21 - 30, 2018. In Providence, MISS SAIGON is part of the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series.

Emily Bautista, Red Concepcion and Anthony Festa To Lead MISS SAIGON On Tour
by Alan Henry - Aug 1, 2018


Casting for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical MISS SAIGON-a smash hit in London, Broadway and currently breaking box office records on a national tour in the U.K.-has been announced for its much-anticipated upcoming North American tour which launches at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI September 21-30, 2018.

BWW Interview: Lea Salonga - A Tony's First Comes Full-Circle in Hollywood Bowl's ANNIE
by Gil Kaan - Jul 24, 2018


ANNIE, this year's Hollywood Bowl Summer Musical, will be performed by an all-star cast July 27, 28 and 29. Each year, a condensed version of a full-length Broadway musical corrals name performers from theatre, television and music with crazy, busy schedules that normally wouldn't be available for a full musical schedule commitment. We have the opportunity to chat with Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, who will be playing Grace Farrell in this production.

Richard Maltby Jr. to Direct Stevie Holland in LOVE, LINDA
by Julie Musbach - Jul 16, 2018


Tony Award-winning director Richard Maltby, Jr. will be directing a limited engagement run of LOVE, LINDA, the stunning, one-woman tour de force musical and theatrical adventure starring acclaimed vocalist and musical theater actress Stevie Holland October 17th - November 10th at the Triad Theater, 158 West 72nd Street. The production features a book by Stevie Holland with Gary William Friedman and music and lyrics by Cole Porter.

MISS SAIGON to Launch North American Tour in San Francisco; Tickets on Sale Friday
by Julie Musbach - Jul 16, 2018


Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical MISS SAIGON will launch its North American tour in September 2018 and includes a highly anticipated engagement in San Francisco at the SHN Orpheum Theatre for 4 weeks from October 9 through November 4, 2018.

Carlos Lopez, Madison Claire Parks, and More Lead the Cast of TUTS' GUYS & DOLLS
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2018


Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) introduces the cast of its final Mainstage show of the 49th Season, Guys & Dolls!

Single Tickets For MISS SAIGON at PPAC On Sale Starting This Sunday
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2018


Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical MISS SAIGON - a smash hit in London, Broadway, and currently breaking box office records on a national tour in the U.K. - will launch its highly anticipated North American tour at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in Providence, Rhode Island September 21- 30, 2018. In Providence, MISS SAIGON is part of the Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series.

Who Will Win at the 2018 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by BWW Special - Jun 10, 2018


The 72nd Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 10th at 8/9c hosted by Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize...

Other Productions of Miss Saigon

1989   West End Original London Production
West End
1991   Broadway Broadway Production
Broadway
2002   US Tour Big League Productions
US Tour
2002   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2004   UK Tour Touring Revival
UK Tour
2014   West End West End Revival
West End
2017   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway
2018   US Tour US Tour
US Tour

Miss Saigon - 1991 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Jonathan Pryce
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Lea Salonga
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design David Hersey
1991 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration William Brohn
1991 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Musical Jonathan Pryce
1991 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Musical Lea Salonga
1991 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director Nicholas Hytner
1991 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Alain Boublil
1991 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Claude-Michel Schonberg
1991 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Claude-Michel Schonberg
1991 Tony Awards Best Choreography Bob Avian
1991 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Nicholas Hytner
1991 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design David Hersey
1991 Tony Awards Best Musical Cameron Mackintosh
1991 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Richard Maltby, Jr.
1991 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Claude-Michel Schonberg
1991 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Hinton Battle
1991 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Willy Falk
1991 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Jonathan Pryce
1991 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Lea Salonga
1991 Tony Awards Best Revival Alain Boublil
1991 Tony Awards Best Revival John Napier

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