THE NEW CAMERON MACKINTOSH PRODUCTION RELEASES
FINAL DATES FOR THE MANILA SEASON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Due to the incredible response from the Filipino audience, GMGP is delighted to announce the final extension dates of Cameron Mackintosh’s globally acclaimed new production of Boublil & Schönberg’s MISS SAIGON in Manila. The production will now run until May 12, 2024 at The Theatre at Solaire.
GMG Productions’ CEO Carlos Candal commented, “We’re beyond thrilled with the excitement and enthusiasm that the Filipino audience has for Miss Saigon, that we’ve now made the decision to extend the production for one more final week. We’re eager to welcome more people to be able to experience the classic production.”
The Miss Saigon Asian Tour is led by Abigail Adriano as Kim, Seann Miley Moore as the Engineer, Nigel Huckle as Chris, Laurence Mossman as Thuy, Kiara Dario as Gigi, Sarah Morrison as Ellen, and Lewis Francis as John.
More Filipinos also join the cast as Manila auditions were held for the role of Tam last January. Local children Anderson Bonita, Keone Buenaluz, Dylan De Ocampo, Enzo Isaac, and Cassidy Lorenzana were chosen to portray the character of Kim’s son on stage.
Miss Saigon has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg with lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. and Alain Boublil, adapted from original French lyrics by Alain Boublil, with additional lyrics by Michael Mahler. The new production is directed by Laurence Connor with musical staging by Bob Avian and additional choreography by Geoffrey Garratt. The production design is by Totie Driver and Matt Kinley based on an original concept by Adrian Vaux; costume design by Andreane Neofitou; lighting design by Bruno Poet; projections by Luke Halls; sound design by Mick Potter; and orchestrations by William David Brohn. Music supervision is by Alfonso Casado Trigo and Guy Simpson.
New and final MISS SAIGON show dates have been released and are now available exclusively through TicketWorld. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness MISS SAIGON, landing at The Theatre at Solaire on March 23, and must close on May 12.
The Asian Tour of MISS SAIGON is produced by GWB Entertainment. The Manila season is produced by GMG Productions, co-presented by Union Bank of the Philippines, with Philippine Airlines as the Official Airline Partner. For updates and exclusive announcements, visit www.gmg-productions.com or follow us @gmg.productions.
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MANILA
The Theatre at Solaire
1 Asean Avenue, Entertainment City, Tambo, Paranaque City, 1701
Playing from March 2024
FOR ALL MEDIA ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT:
MANILA
Ciary Manhit
GMG Productions
ciary.manhit@gmg-productions.com
ABOUT GMG PRODUCTIONS
GMG Productions has its headquarters in Manila servicing the Asia Pacific region and regional bases around the World. Having strong long-term relationships with some of the world’s most acclaimed Producers, GMGP is dedicated to bringing prestigious productions to the region. For over a decade, the GMGP team has been involved in presenting numerous productions in Manila including CATS, RSC’s Matilda, Disney’s The Lion King, Les Misérables, MAMMA MIA!, WICKED, The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story and The Sound of Music.
In December 2020 GMGP mounted a successful Pantomime season of Cinderella, the first-ever panto to come to Christchurch in New Zealand. In 2021 GMGP toured New Zealand with DreamWorks’ Madagascar the Musical. In 2022, GMG Productions Presented Queen’s hit musical We Will Rock You in Manila and Singapore, Madagascar the Musical on an Australian tour, and Beauty in the Beast in New Zealand. Most recently, GMGP worked in collaboration with Broadway Asia and Broadway International Group on the highly acclaimed Roger’s and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music.
GMGP is currently the Local Presenter for Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Hamilton, in Manila Follow GMG Productions at @gmg.productions.
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