Les Miserables: The Staged Concert opened at the Gielgud theatre in August 2019. The Queens Theatre had to be closed for renovations so Cameron Mackintosh decided to put on this concert version at the theatre next door with a stellar cast. I went to see it recently and was amazed at how powerful a concert … Read moreLes Miserables: The Staged Concert
Bratislava welcomes Les Miserables The show based on Victor Hugo’s famous novel celebrated its opening night in Bratislava on 22 September 2019 at the Nova Scena. It was played in Slovakian for the very frist time and is a non-replica production. It was directed by Marie Zamora, who according to the review “took the show … Read moreBratislava welcomes Les Miserables
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
A Magical Night of Musical Theatre The success of a new production of such a popular classic must depend on presenting it in a fresh new way while retaining the very essence of what proved to be its enduring appeal. Cameron has put together a creative team and performers who can deliver exactly that. The … Read moreMiss Saigon Review
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