Miss Saigon 1989 - Articles Page 3.4

Ages: 13+
Opened: July 20, 1989
Closing: unknown

Miss Saigon - 1989 - West End History , Info & More

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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Lea Salonga Date Added At The Soraya
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2019

A household name since 1989 when she starred in Miss Saigon, Lea Salonga returns to The Soraya on May 22 and 23 after her sold-out debut in 2016.  Recognized throughout the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch, she will perform her Broadway hits, Disney film favorites, and an exciting array of pop and musical theatre standards as well as selections from her latest album.

BWW Review: MISS SAIGON at ARTS Theatre
by Barry Lenny - May 10, 2019

A challenging piece that, no doubt, will please audiences.

BWW Review: MISS SAIGON Broadway Tour Lands at the Hobby Center
by Brett Cullum - May 9, 2019

MISS SAIGON feels like a sequel to 'Les Miserables' crossbred with 'Cabaret.' We get sleazy nightclubs and sweeping war scenes mixed together with a simple love story.

MISS SAIGON Tour Reaches the Hobby Center, 5/7-5/12
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 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 is at the Hobby Center May 7-12, 2019.

BWW Review: MISS SAIGON at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - Apr 4, 2019

National Tour of Broadway Revival MISS SAIGON Coming to Madison
by Sarah Hookey - Mar 21, 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 and the U.S.- comes to Overture on April 2-7, 2019.

BWW Review: The U.S. Tour of MISS SAIGON Breathes New Life Into a Classic Musical
by Stefani Chudnow - Mar 13, 2019

Just until this Sunday, March 17th, you can catch well-known Broadway musical Miss Saigon at Wharton Center for the Performing Arts in East Lansing. Inspired heavily by Giacomo Puccini's opera entitled Madama Butterfly, Miss Saigon first played on Broadway from 1991 until 2001 and has had several worldwide productions ever since, including a 2017 Broadway revival. Though this show has often been met with controversy throughout its history, the U.S. national tour currently hitting East Lansing does its best to portray the Vietnam War as honestly as possible.

MISS SAIGON Makes Its Way to The Fabulous Fox
by Julie Musbach - Mar 11, 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 St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox Theatre for 2 weeks, April 23 - May 5. To purchase tickets, visit Metrotix.com, call 314-534-1111 or visit the Fabulous Fox Box Office. Ticket prices start at $27.  

BWW Review: MISS SAIGON at Rochester Broadway Theatre League
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - Mar 7, 2019

The RBTL continues its 2018-2019 season with one of Broadway's most transporting musicals, equal parts soaring and beautiful and devastatingly sad. Miss Saigon has been wowing audiences for over three decades, and it's here to wow Rochesterians for just four more days.

BWW Interview: Red Concepción of MISS SAIGON Talks Love and Survival in the Midst of War
by Stefani Chudnow - Mar 5, 2019

Regardless of whether or not you're a fan of musicals, you've probably heard of Miss Saigon. This world-famous Broadway classic is coming to East Lansing's Wharton Center for the Performing Arts for just one week from March 12th through 17th. Featuring music and a book from Les Miserables playwrights Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, as well as additional lyrics from Richard Maltby, Jr., Miss Saigon is a story of love and survival towards the end of the Vietnam War. After opening on the West End in 1989, Miss Saigon played to packed houses on Broadway from April 11, 1991 to January 28, 2001. Before the U.S. national tour makes its way to Wharton Center, BroadwayWorld Detroit had a chance to interview Red Concepcion, who plays the Engineer in this production. You can read our interview below.

Lea Salonga Comes to Popejoy Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2019

Tony-Award winner, Lea Salonga has amazed audiences all over the world with her powerful voice and perfect pitch since her start in 1978. Salonga embarks on "The Human Heart" tour, paying homage to her jaw-dropping musical number from Once on This Island. Lea Salonga will perform well-known Broadway hits, Disney favorites, and beloved pop and musical theatre standards on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30pm at Popejoy Hall.

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.

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.

BWW Review: Don't Miss MISS SAIGON at Kennedy Center
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Dec 17, 2018

There are few entertainments as popular as Miss Saigon (36 million attendees worldwide since it premiered on London's West End in 1989), and few that have occasioned as much controversy. Despite all that popularity, this reviewer had happened never to see the show until the current national tour surfaced this last week at Washington's Kennedy Center. Miss Saigon's reputation for controversy had preceded it, however, and I was on the lookout for offensiveness. But what I saw was a well-honed crowd pleaser with spectacular stagecraft and spectacle, excellent singing, a few catchy tunes, and a compelling plot. Some of the provocations complained of in earlier productions are no longer in evidence. In other instances, I would dispute that the material was ever objectively offensive. I'll discuss all this below, but first, some basics.

LES MISERABLES Composer Claude-Michel Schönberg Discusses His Life and Work
by Louis Train - Dec 3, 2018

Not many people know the name Claude-Michel Schonberg, but everybody knows his music: as the composer of Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, Claude-Michel is present in everyone's playlist, in a songbook on everyone's piano, and in every karaoke lineup. Last night, he sat down with journalist Edward Seckerson to talk about his life, work, and inspiration, and the projects that didn't quite make it.

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.

2019 Minty Awards Gala Honorees Edward Morand, Comedian Richie Byrne And Wagner College's Richard And Carin Guarasci
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2018

The Minty Organization for the Performing Arts, the non-profit which oversees The Minty Awards, has announced honorees for the 6th Minty Awards Dinner Gala to be held Thursday, January 17 at 7:00pm at Nicotra's Ballroom, The Hilton Garden Inn.

Thom Sesma, Julia Abueva, and More Join Kate Baldwin and Bryce Pinkham in SUPERHERO
by Julie Musbach - Oct 23, 2018

Continuing its 40th Anniversary Season, Second Stage Theater has announced complete casting for the world premiere musical, SUPERHERO.

Rubicon Theatre Company Presents RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2018

Get ready to blast off as Rubicon Theatre Company presents the hilarious, out-of-this-world musical RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET, returning to Ventura after its acclaimed run in 2016. Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Musical, this fabulously campy send-up of "Forbidden Planet" and other sci-fi films and TV shows of the 1950s and 1960's melds plot elements from The Tempestwith language from multiple plays by Shakespeare. Set on a spaceship sometime in the future, the show features a galaxy of rock-and-roll classics, including "Wipeout," "Good Vibrations," "Great Balls of Fire," "All Shook Up, and "Monster Mash." The jukebox musical spoof rockets into orbit just in time for Halloween - with a gala costume party on Saturday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. followed by an after-party at Rhumb Line on the Harbor. Low-priced previews are October 17-19. The show runs Wednesdays through Sundays through November 4.

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.

Miss Saigon FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Miss Saigon and what's the order?
The Heat Is on in Saigon
The Movie in My Mind
The Dance
Why God Why?
This Money's Yours
Sun and Moon
The Telephone Song
The Deal
The Ceremony
What's This I Find
The Last Night of the World
The Morning of the Dragon
I Still Believe
This Is the Hour
If You Want to Die in Bed
Let Me See His Western Nose
I'd Give My Life for You
Bui-Doi
The Revelation
What a Waste
Please
The Fall of Saigon
Room 317
Her or Me
The Confrontation
American Dream
The Sacred Bird
All Our Children
Too Much for One Heart
What If He Doesn't Come Back?
Overture/Backstage Dreamland
Why God Why?
Sun And Moon
The Telephone Song
The Wedding Ceremony (Dju Vui Vai)
Thuy's Arrival
The Last Night Of The World
The Morning Of The Dragon
I Still Believe
Thuy's Death
The Revelation
Finale - Act I (I'd Give My Life For You)
Opening - Act II (Bui Doi)
The Fall Of Saigon
Please
Kim And Ellen (Room 317)
Now That I've Seen Her
What productions of Miss Saigon have there been?
Miss Saigon has had 9 productions including West End which opened in 1989, Broadway which opened in 1991, Broadway which opened in 1991, US Tour which opened in 2002, Milburn, NJ (Regional) which opened in 2002, UK Tour which opened in 2004, West End which opened in 2014, Broadway which opened in 2017 and US Tour which opened in 2018.
What awards has Miss Saigon been nominated for?
Miss Saigon has been nominated for several awards, including Designer of the Year at the Olivier Awards for John Napier. It has also been nominated for Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for both Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil. Additionally, Miss Saigon was nominated for the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards.
What awards has Miss Saigon won?
Miss Saigon has won several awards, including Designer of the Year at the Olivier Awards for John Napier, Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for Claude-Michel Schonberg, and Musical of the Year at the Olivier Awards for Alain Boublil. Additionally, the show received the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards.

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