Alain has written a new play Manhattan Parisienne. It’s a New York story of differences and attraction, of two struggling artists and an unlikely meeting of minds. She is a French actress/singer. He is a Manhattan musician who has a history with Paris. Connected by music, they embark on a surreal journey through New York. Manhattan … Read moreManhattan Parisienne comes to London
MANHATTAN PARISIENNE is a new play by Alain Boublil. It is a World Premiere Production, directed by Graciela Daniele and staring Marie Zamora, Randy Redd, Jeremy Cohen and Stephen Zinnato. It will play a limited engagement from 18 December 2014 to 4 January 2015 at 59E59 Theatre in New York It is a hopelessly romantic New … Read moreManhattan Parisienne – A New Play by Alain Boublil
The 25th Anniversary of Miss Saigon was marked with a Gala Performance at the Prince Edward Theatre on 22nd September 2014. After the current cast performed the show there was a short break when bottles of champagne and glasses were passed along the rows for every member of the audience to celebrate with. Then there was … Read moreMiss Saigon 25th Anniversary Gala Performance
The long awaited re-opening of Miss Saigon in London on 21 May 2014 was greeted with rapturous applause from the audience before it even started! The streets were lined with fans to watch the arrivals of celebrities, creatives and former stars of the show. The show held many surprises – … Read moreMiss Saigon Opens In London
The Prodigals is an exciting new musical which first opens at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry from 30 August to 14 September. It stars Simon Bowman (the original Chris in Miss Saigon) as Colonel Luke Gibson, the father of two sons. It’s a contemporary prodigal son story set in modern day Afghanistan that deeply touches your heart. … Read moreJuly 2013: The Prodigals Musical
If you miss saigon you will be pleased to know that this much loved show is returning to London in May 2014. It’s almost 25 years since Miss Saigon premièred at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, where it became the longest running show at this renowned theatre, and it went on to become a phenomenal success … Read moreJuly 2013: Miss Saigon Lands in May 2014
After a long wait Simon Bowman has a brand new website. Simon is a well known face to Boublil and Schonberg fans – he was the original Chris in Miss Saigon, he has played Jean Valjean many times and was even Marius back in 1986. So check out the website to find out what he … Read moreJune 2013: A New Website for Simon Bowman
The World Premiere of the Les Misérables Movie was on 5th December at the Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square. It was a big red carpet affair with Michael Ball interviewing cast and creatives on a purpose built stage. It was a freezing cold evening but the girls paraded in their glamourous evening gowns while the … Read moreDecember 2012: Les Miserables Film Premiere
The Musical World of Boublil and Schonberg was published in Japan by Sangensha Publishing Co. on 6 December 2012. It was translated by Ayako Takagi and is an abridged edition of the original book. It has been given the aditional title of The Men Who Created Les Misérables(The large red Japanese characters going … Read moreDecember 2012: Japanese Publication of The Musical World of Boublil and Schonberg
Marguerite ran at the 70 seat Tabard Theatre at Turnham Green between the 9th and 27th October 2012. This was a new production specially co-written by Alain Boublil and Guy Unsworth for a small theatre space and a company of twelve. It was produced by Alex Parker who doubled up as Musical Director. Jude Obermüller orchestrated … Read moreOctober 2012: Marguerite at the Tabard Theatre, London