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After its phenomenally successful run in Australia in collaboration with Opera Australia, GMG Productions, in association with GWB Entertainment, presented this new and stunning production in Manila, 24 years after a six-month commercially successful run in the Philippine capital.

Singer-actor Gerald Santos, who hails from the Philippines, is poised to revisit his previous role in 'Miss Saigon,' Thuy, in Det Ny Teater’s 2023 production of the mega-musical. The Det Ny Teater is Denmark’s only privately operated theatre, producing Broadway and West End titles since 1994.

This summer, viewers can beat the heat and enjoy Broadway blockbusters from the comfort of their own homes with BroadwayHD! BroadwayHD has a variety of summer blockbuster titles, including Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Hair, and more. 

Today we're celebrating the birthday to Tony Award winner, Lea Salonga!

Non sempre un successo sulle scene di Broadway si è trasformato in un successo al cinema. Negli articoli precedenti abbiamo già nominato successi ed insuccessi dei movie musical di Andrew Lloyd Webber e Stephen Sondheim. Facciamo una panoramica sulle altre trasposizioni cinematografiche degli ultimi anni.

As rehearsals begin for Les Miserables -The Staged Concert, Cameron Mackintosh introduces Shan Ako and Lily Kerhoas who complete the principal casting as Eponine and Cosette respectively. They join the previously announced Michael Ball as Javert, Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Carrie Hope Fletcher as Fantine, Matt Lucas as Thenardier, Rob Houchen as Marius, Bradley Jaden as Enjolras, Katy Secombe as Madame Thenardier and, for three performances a week, John Owen-Jones as Jean Valjean.

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature Lea Salonga, Ramin Karimloo & Barbra Streisand, The Muny's CINDERELLA and more!

Singer, actress, Broadway royalty, and two-time Disney Princess Lea Salonga recently performed at Cardiff's Wales Millennium Centre in the opening show of her debut solo UK tour. Simon Bowman surprised the sell-out audience by walking up on stage and duetting with Lea to perform A Whole New World from Aladdin.

Today's top stories: Tonight, Alice Ripley, Tony Yazbeck, Betsy Wolfe, and many more Broadway stars take the stage in Into The Woods at Town Hall!

Killian Donnelly's stellar musical career includes Kinky Boots, Memphis, The Commitments, Billy Elliot and The Phantom of the Opera. From tonight, he becomes the new West End Jean Valjean in Les Miserables.

Actor Alistair Brammer played the lead role of Chris in the acclaimed West End revival of Miss Saigon. During his run, the show celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gala performance recently broadcast in the US, and appearing in UK cinemas for one night only on 16 October.

Miss Saigon: The 25th Anniversary Performance celebrates a milestone of the legendary musical with a special performance, recorded live in London's West End, featuring Jon Jon Briones as The Engineer, Eva Noblezada as Kim, Alistair Brammer as Chris, Hugh Maynard as John,Tamsin Carroll as Ellen and Rachelle Ann Go as Gigi - plus special appearances from original cast members Jonathan Pryce, Lea Salonga and Simon Bowman. The UK screening takes place on 16 October and is available on DVD from 24 October. www.misssaigon25th.co.uk Watch an exclusive bonus feature below, 'Finding Kim'

Miss Saigon: The 25th Anniversary Performance celebrates a milestone of the legendary musical with a special performance, recorded live in London's West End, featuring Jon Jon Briones as The Engineer, Eva Noblezada as Kim, Alistair Brammer as Chris, Hugh Maynard as John, Tamsin Carroll as Ellen and Rachelle Ann Go as Gigi - plus special appearances from original cast members Jonathan Pryce, Lea Salonga and Simon Bowman. The UK screening takes place on 16 October and is on DVD 24 October. Watch an exclusive bonus feature from the screening below, 'Asian Influences', featuring Jon Jon Briones

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legendary musical MISS SAIGON plus an epic finale featuring special appearances from original cast members Jonathan Pryce, Lea Salonga and Simon Bowman when it comes to select cinemas on September 22 only.

Cameron Mackintosh announced today that his acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical MISS SAIGON - a recent smash hit in London - will return to New York at its original home, The Broadway Theater (1681 Broadway) beginning performances Wednesday, March 1. 

This October, MISS SAIGON: THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE brings an all-new spectacular film production of the legendary musical to cinemas around the world. 

On October 16th MISS SAIGON: THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE brings an all-new spectacular film production of the legendary musical to cinemas around the UK.

GLEE star Jenna Ushkowitz has today released the song, Standing On My Own which is written by composers, Daniel and Laura Curtis. The release also opens the 2016 Your Voice Competition for entries.

Tony Award winner Tenor Alfie Boe, known for his role as Jean Valjean in LES MISERABLES joins the fourth hour of NBC's TODAY to sing 'Bring Him Home' from the long-running Broadway hit

Check out the flashy and exciting new teaser trailer for the 25th anniversary performance of MISS SAIGON, which will be broadcast along with video clips next weekend!