Miss Saigon Revival — Page 2

It really shouldn't be performed in high schools/community theatre. It just doesn't work.


I think the show is amazing, better than Les Mis in my opinion.

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Miss Saigon II

Tam becomes Mayor of New York.

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Ellen doesn't have to be blonde so, if Lea would play it, she doesn't have to dye her hair or wear a wig. There was quite a number of Asian actresses who have played and alternated the role. It added more twist to the plot. Here's some of them that I recall:

1. Margaret Gates, Broadway
2. Charlene Carabeo, Broadway
3. Menchu Lauchengco, Manila
4. Cornilla Luna, UK Tour

The play too has a special place in my heart, mainly because of the love story, tragic ending, score (except for some lyrics), staging, and cast. I would personally wait a few years more before voting to revive it since the UK and US tour ended recently, and with the Australian production that just opened in Melbourne and a new production in Korea. But if they did, I wouldn't mind seeing it again. As long as they make the staging better than the recent tour.

Australian Tour: http://www.miss-saigonaustralia.com.au/

As for Lea's schedule in Cinderella, it has been officially confirmed for next year opening in Manila first. See link below.

For the actresses I have seen who have played Kim, the following top my list:

1. Lea Salonga
2. Joan Almedilla
3. Jennifer Paz
4. Christina Paras
5. Ima Castro

Favorite scenes: Sun and Moon, Dju Vui Vay, Confrontation with Thuy, Kim's Nightmare, Sun and Moon Reprise, Room 317, Finale.




Cinderella

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Updated On: 4/29/07 at 12:42 PM