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Miss Saigon Makes a Return to Manila in 2024
Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Miss Saigon is coming to Manila in March 2024 after its successful run in Australia.
Following the success of the musical Hamilton, GMG Productions, in association with GWB Entertainment announced that its bringing the new production of Cameron Mackintosh’s Miss Saigon starting March 2024.
In a statement, Cameron said that he’s excited to bring back the musical. After all, it has brought the Filipino talent on stage.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be bringing my spectacular new production of Miss Saigon to Manila. Without a doubt, it is the best production of Saigon I have ever produced. With one of the most brilliant casts that have ever performed the show around the world. I can’t envisage another show of this scale being done in Manila for the foreseeable future,” he said.
GMG’s CEO Carlos Candal also expressed his excitement for the upcoming production in 2024. “Following the incredible success of Hamilton, and continuing with GMGP’s commitment to bringing the absolute pinnacle of musical entertainment to Manila, I could not be more excited to be presenting “Miss Saigon” at the Theater at Solaire. Filipinos have a deep connection with “Miss Saigon” because it has been the stage where countless Filipino artists have had their moment to shine.”
“The production has given talents like Lea Salonga, Jon Jon Briones, Joanna Ampil, Rachelle Ann Go, and countless others a platform to showcase their extraordinary skills and passion. And we’re excited to welcome a new company of world-class performers to share the new staging of this phenomenal production.”
Why Miss Saigon Resonates with the Filipino people
Miss Saigon is an adaptation of Giacomo Puccini’s classic opera, Madame Butterfly. It tells the story of a girl named Kim who navigates the chaos in the midst of the Vietnam War. She also falls in love with a G.I named Chris and embarks on a journey to reunite with him.
The musical has become special for many Filipinos as it launched the careers of today’s international theater stars. These include Lea Salonga, Jon Jon Briones, Joanna Ampil, Monique Wilson, and Rachelle Ann Go.
This also marks the return of the musical to Manila since it was first staged in 2000 with original cast member Lea Salonga and Isay Alvarez making a special appearance.
The show will have a limited run in Adelaide and Melbourne before it makes a stop in Manila. Tickets will go on sale starting November 6 via Ticketworld.
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