Lea Salonga is still the best Kim ever . Her singing and acting has not been surpassed after 30 years . Eva is a very close second , almost as great ! 👍👍👍👍👍Simon Bowman too ! The best Chris ! The 25th anniversary remake was SUPERB !!!!!!

I was lucky enough to be a dresser on the original run of Miss Saigon at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. I can’t count the number of times I heard this score (8 shows a week for nearly two years) and yet it still gives me chills. I never tire of hearing the music - takes me straight back to standing in the wings watching the cast work their magic. Thanks for sharing this video - so wonderful to see Peter Polycarpou’s Bui Doi.

@aidenlin9878

Жыл бұрын

God I envy you so much!

@Mari_MyBeautiful_Life

Жыл бұрын

Wow.. so lucky

@NandyDagondon

Жыл бұрын

Hi Clare, I had a chance to watch at Drury Lane in Dec 1992. Re Bui Doi. It was one touching moment seeing real video of Bui Doi's. The other one was Ellen on spotlight to sing I Still Believe. Both are painful experiences in this life. By the way, the late Junix Inocian played the role of The Engineer. He happened to be a close friend of my cousin. I'm glad to read your experience.

@gregblazer8021

Жыл бұрын

❤ Love this. I came to the comments specifically to learn who sang Bui Doi - he is magnificent!! Thanks for sharing your memories. ❤

@evelyngarcia9658

Жыл бұрын

Very entertaining! Awesome!!!

Lea Salonga is all we ever need. She sets the bar of perfection.

@angiethomson5296

9 күн бұрын

Definitely

I went to the first night with my wife in London, Drury Lane, Covent Garden. My wife at the end was in tears, as were many other people in the audience. Lee Salonga made the show what it became all over the world. A very precious memory for us.

lea Salonga and Simon truly are an icon, this show is amazing.

Peter Polycarpou’s Bui Doi was nothing short of absolute perfection ❤️

Simon Bowman in Last Night of the World... absolutely beautiful.

2023 and still watching these two! Saw them live in London. Amazing.

No one ever mentioned that Claire Moore has a powerful voice, and best Ellen Ever

@evekelly8175

Ай бұрын

Very versatile voice too. She played Christine in Phantom of the Opera.

@Carolyn-qd8mj

15 күн бұрын

Yes, she’s great. Makes me feel for her character too!

The Original and Best Cast. A Beautiful Show never bettered than by the 89 Deuey Lane Company.

@nashcontreras3624

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Lea is still the best!👏👏👍

I went all the way to London from the Philippines just to watch this! I ended up watching it twice and many other shows like Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables etc….

@delcamelot

Жыл бұрын

I went all the way to see the chocolate hills !

@Mercury888

2 ай бұрын

Whoa youre rich lol. Specially back in 1989.

Simon make me melt with his voice and handsome face.😍

What I wouldn't give to have been old enough in the 80s to experience the original casts of those stupendous, revolutionary mega-musicals - especially Les Mis and Miss Saigon - before the 'cookie-cutter' effect set in.

We saw this Chris … they are both amazing I went to see this every year for my birthday with hubby .. and saw the 25th production which was filmed … the writers were there also .. all cast amazing … makes me sob everytime… beautiful and stunning

I didn't understand why my mama was crying during the show (because she lived through it and understood it a tad better than my 12 yr old self.) THEE MOST BEAUTIFUL SCORE IN THE WORLD. thank you for all making this MASTERPIECE

@chazofalsa

Жыл бұрын

It must've been very emotional experience for your mom to live through the war so it was probably a cathartic experience for her and you . I know this musical hasn't aged well and is relevant than ever because of the stories like this still happening and mostly how those stories get used as sterotypes speaking from an asian american myself. But miss saigon is truly a tragic and emotionally masterpiece of theater.

OMG that "Chris what's haunting You" is superb. When I first heard it I shocked.

I have seen this show six times; once in Cleveland, once in Chicago, once in Toronto, twice in NYC. My first time was in London with the original cast. Each time I see it I have ugly cried. Now I'm watching it on this youtube video and I am still ugly crying! This show is like no other I have seen. Thank you for sharing this!

@charlesrabb5568

Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing it in London also. Balling my eyes out. I also saw it in San Francisco. Again crying.

@Kimberlyjeana

Жыл бұрын

Soo true ... I never knew the story till I saw it in Chicago 6 years ..... I sobbed and sobbed

@joelweisberg

Жыл бұрын

Stephanie, we're in the same boat. I saw it 7 times. First time I flew to NYC from my home in Chicago and saw Lea and Willy Falk as Chris. I was so overwhelmed I came back the next day and scored a single orchestra seat. Price? $65. I can't imagine what the price for an Orch. seat is today. When it came to Chicago I saw it another 3 times and then years later I saw it in the round at the Lincolnshire Marriott outside of Chicago. I am crying my ass off looking at this video. I did the same thing with their next musical Les Miz.

@Carolyn-qd8mj

15 күн бұрын

I would, too! I think partly because I lived through that time in history. I’ve only seen the show on KZread. I’m really glad it’s available here.

@Carolyn-qd8mj

15 күн бұрын

Oh, those beautiful children!

What a beautiful acting of excellent actress and actor

Beatiful musical . In London was fantastisch!. In a small old fashioned teatre a wonderful show..!

I first saw this on Broadway in New York City when my mom took me when I was 16 years old and when I was an adult off Broadway at the Papermill Playhouse in New Jersey. My heart breaks every time I see the ending as it brings me to tears. When John sings Bui Doi, it is a scene I also will never forget.

I'm in awe at the chemistry between both leads. If they were able to reproduce that everynight, wow, it must have been incredibly moving to experience that sweetness live. The "other woman" vocal skills are also mindblowing. Sharp, precise and potent. Didn't know the show, don't know why I clicked on it... But I'm HOOKED!

@paulanthonyhoeflich8988

2 жыл бұрын

Senor, ive been hooked on this show. For years.

@joaopauloduartedasilva4101

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulanthonyhoeflich8988 Your life has been good!

@bookemdano7567

2 жыл бұрын

That’s Claire Moore and she’s fantastic!!

@nicoletrudell2065

2 жыл бұрын

Claire Moore is a superstar in my book, she was also the Christine who took over for Sarah Brightman in London's Phantom. She was also Mary Magdalene in the 20th Anniversary cast album of Jesus Christ Superstar. I listened to that endlessly as a kid.

Still goosebumps even now...

I watch them in NYC first night they debut on Broadway and since them left an impact of the show and sheer talent , gave me chills and to watch them here again made me tear up . What a memorable night and what a talent and treasure to see Lea Salonga !

Others say Lea is the best kim because of her voice & acting but for me aside from all those things, her youthful purely innocent face as if she really came down from a remote village who knows nothing outside of her village is how i imagine what kim would really looked like and Lea's is the most prettiest who ever played kim imo

Still one of the most thrilling nights I’ve ever had in a theater - I know people now think the show is “problematic”, but the score truly soars and those original performances both in London & New York left you speechless. Thank you so much for posting Spiderwoman - great to have you back!

@megbennett3550

2 жыл бұрын

This has to be my favorite score. I’ve only seen it on stage 4 times. Original and 25 th anniversary casts in London. On Broadway. And touring company at the Kennedy Center. I still tear up when listening to the music.

@princepeterwolf

Жыл бұрын

Why is it problematic? Isn't it a retelling of the madame butterfly opera?

@christopherbush9027

Жыл бұрын

@@princepeterwolf I don’t believe it is - but a growing number of people object to the way it depicts Asians. Eva Nobalez who was Kim in the last revival says it’s shouldn’t be performed anymore. Again - I totally disagree - it’s what happened unfortunately, but that is whats out there now.

@princepeterwolf

Жыл бұрын

@@christopherbush9027 I don't really get that either, but fine if she doesn't want to perform it or see it anymore that's her choice, but saying it should never be performed again seems a little bit drastic. It seems in today's world everything is problematic, we are creating such a censorship on everything it won't take long before we won't be able to say or enjoy anything

@delcamelot

Жыл бұрын

@@princepeterwolf Weird that she accepted the role !! Dont forget its 'western' censorship .

Yes Lea andSimon are so great in their tandem

That score!!! That cast!!!!!!!! Simon Bowman! Peter Polycarpou! Clair Moore! LEA SALONGA!!!!!! They are all truly flawlessss (and besides the very very problematic casting, Jonathan Pryce is also outstanding!) THANK YOU for posting this!!!!! xo

uh oh I’m getting into my Miss Saigon feelings again!!!!

Feels like a generation from I have found you. I want to see this show. I'm South African. Who knows dreams can get true.

Beautiful music and that scene in the orphanage is so powerful.😢

Saw the OBC- still one of the greatest theater experiences of my life.

This Miss Saigon musical is like for me a curse. It never leaves my life. 🙂

Great performance! Both are great actors and singers😍

The original ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Oh WOW!!! I missed this masterpiece in the theater, this is the closest I can get now. Hearing some of these moments for the first time is incredible! Thank you for uploading!

@delcamelot

Жыл бұрын

You can buy the dvd of the latest version

Can we please bring back the beautiful Disney mix voice that musical theatre performers had in the 80s-90s. That is why Lea Salonga still sounds the same over 30 years later. The current trend of contemporary scream belting makes me sad

@rbmarbella

24 күн бұрын

Absolutely 👍 nothing beats the olden sound.

I went to just the 3rd preview, a matinee performance that overran, I think by over an hour! I had no idea of the storyline. It was a stunning, beautiful, beyond moving experience. Afterthought inevitably lengthy applause, the audience left the theatre in silence, no-one daring to speak until we were outside. We looked at each other, in absolute wonder.

@chefnarspolscorner

2 ай бұрын

Oh such a magical experience. You are so lucky

I watched this repeatedly over and over again when I was in my teenage life, it's kind of emotional two people who's really feel inlove with each other .😍🤩

@delcamelot

Жыл бұрын

Yes but it only happens on stage !🤣😂

Lea and Simon are very much in love that's why the are the very best ever

I went to see the Dress rehearsal for the original cast, this was so lovely to see. Love the channel. My jaw dropped when I first watched I still Believe. Something went wrong in Bui Doi and they had to stop and start it again. Thank you

I remember these being aired on BBC1's Wogan show. I was 14 yrs old and had to see the show. I sat right up in the nosebleeds. I did.t know the story of Madame Butterfly so when it got to the end, it utterly DEVASTATED me! I was totally in love with Simon Bowman as Chris and Leaas Kim in these roles. Claire Moore as Ellen was an absolute powerhouse , and Jonathan Pryce as the Engineer both creepily funny and intense. It was the first "serious" musical that I'd seen in the theatre. It haunts me to this day 300+ years later. Thanks for sharing these clips! MWAH!

@YYC403NOYP

Жыл бұрын

We're there only clips of different scenes that were recorded for promotional purposes, or is there a COMPLETE RECORDING that the producers decided not to release.

@Mari_MyBeautiful_Life

Жыл бұрын

@@YYC403NOYP I remember being able to search and watch here in KZread the whole video of the play Miss Saigon. Hope I can find it again..

ミスサイゴンはロンドン、ニューヨーク、東京でも鑑賞しましたがサロンガさんのキム動画は初めて見ました。オーディションビデオは今でも所有してますが当時のキャストを見る事が出来感動しましております。感謝です！

I was seeing a girl that was in the cast from 1993/1995 never been to a show ever, iwas converted took my mates 4 grown men to see it all balling at the end and it's still awsome 👌

Love Miss Saigon!

Love Lea Salonga.

Not just one of my fav musicals that came out in the 80's. But one of my fav musicals ever As you know was part of the Mega Musical line up from the 80's era with the likes of:42nd Street, Cats, Starlight Express, Les Mis, Dave Clark's "Time, Chess, Mutiny, Phantom, Metropolis etc

Lea I love you

Thank you for sharing this. I'm always a fan of Miss Saigon, and my ultimate favorite Lea Salonga, the best Kim ever! 👏👏👏

lea salonga in this show and all the cast is really a legendary theatrical show

Thanks for keeping this jewel accessible.

Thanks so much for this! This is a treasure!

One of Philippines best…Lea Salonga, if not the best , with Niveau, and best quality singing and acting!!

YAY HD capture!! What a difference the HDMI VHS makes, right????😀

Brings back wonderful memories. Me in my student years travelling to London to see all those incredible shows (at affordable student prices). ♥️ My friends used to supply me with videos of the Wogan shows where those shows were advertised to get excited and return asap😂. - Thanks so much, spiderwoman.

@ryanlaskey6184

2 жыл бұрын

The best part about getting old is being able to afford the expensive theatre tickets my little student brain could only dream of buying.

@DanielRuf

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryanlaskey6184 True, lol, but, tell you what, I used to get the best seats in the house as a student... those are now VIP seats now, sold for outragous amounts.

@ladyjennyanytime5195

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanielRuf same here. I think back then student stanby for that show was under £10

@TheSpinDoctor

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanielRuf Yup. Box seats at Drury Lane for £10 20 years ago - amazing views too. Top-price back then was £27.50 across the West End - horrific when you see the prices now.

awesome

Those videos of the poor kids give me chills.

Thank you for all the gems you post.

Oh wow so this was Miss Saigon superb

LEA SALONGA......the best❤❤❤

No one can match to Lea Salonga’s voice. She had already won Toni awards. Best musical actress.

I saw Lea and Sean McDermott on Broadway. They were both extraordinary.

I love the original cast of Miss Saigon; with Lea Salonga and Simon Bowman, I wish they can put the whole play in video or cd so I can buy it. Does anyone know where I can get the full play of the original Miss Saigon? I regret not able to see them when the show went to Broadway. Thank you for sharing!

@YYC403NOYP

Жыл бұрын

Been wondering also that if this is a COMPLETE recording, why they didn't put this out for people to purchase.

@Mari_MyBeautiful_Life

Жыл бұрын

I saw the full play of Miss Saigon here in KZread about a couple years ago, I was able to search for it. Hope I find it again.

@meredithchandler73

Жыл бұрын

@@Mari_MyBeautiful_Life There is a full recording of the show with Lea, but it isn't the original production or cast. It's from the Manila production at the end of 2000. Besides Lea, the original Gigi (Isay Alvarez) is in it and a couple of ensemble members from the original London company have roles as well - Robert Sena as Thuy and Jon Jon Briones as the Engineer (a role he shared with someone else).

@Mari_MyBeautiful_Life

Жыл бұрын

@@meredithchandler73 Thank you, yeah they're all so awesome!

@minsankapamilya464

10 ай бұрын

I am pretty sure they have recordings of everything hidden somewhere in Cameron Mackintosh's office 😅 The quality may not be great but with the power of AI, I am sure anything is possible. Please release it. I will buy!

Love her voice here as well as her voice in the "Whole New World" one of the OST in Aladdin

I saw this in 1989, it was then & still is my favourite musical. Possibly closely seconded by Hamilton now.

I REALLY wish they would do a movie version of this musical.

I loved these! From the 'Wogan' show. I recall they had quite a few special episodes that showcased a new musical opening in the West End, dedicating the whole show to it. Any chance you have the Moby Dick! episode in this amazing quality?

Watching this the first time on this bad quality and grainy version and I’m getting goosebumps of the emotion and singing

Saw the original Broadway cast. Great show. It gets a bit of a bad rap because it was the follow-up to the composers' Les Miserables. It would be hard for almost any show to follow that one. Thanks for this!

@kevinwilson3609

Жыл бұрын

Miss Saigon is better.

This version of Last night of the world (the second video) is the best I've ever heard, but I can't find it on KZread 😢 Anyone have link?

I caught the matinee performance on Boxing Day, 1989. Simon's understudy was on. His voice cracked on a high note. Lol.

Holy elephant snot!! This is the Hope diamond in a Cracker Jacks box! Again, thou art an ocean of benevolent wonder. Aurora S, if enrichment has a financial assessment, i owe you several banks. GRAZI !!!!! Peace be with you, Queen Thespis...Lukerdog

Do you have any footage or audio of Claire as Nancy in Oliver c1995 at the Palladium?

How about a sequel production…..Tam as an adult in search of his Vietnamese/Asian culture. I think that would be a hit.

So the character of John was originally played by a Caucasian? The subsequent ones have been people of color. And all those kissie kissie, haha, must have been tough for Lea and Simon to concentrate on singing.

ano ba yan, ang mga instrumento sa init sa magdamag ay sinira ang tono at timing ni lea

His long hair bothers me, it's not in regulation.

Sana nauna pa sya Kay Nora aunor na maging nat. Artist.anong basihan Kay Nora bakit sya naging national artist? Dapat si LEAH ANG naunakay Nora Kasi kalevel lang ni Nora c Vilma. Bakit c NORA dapat LEAH.

@rommelencisa3277

2 ай бұрын

Kasi si Nora ay hindi lang tunay at multi awarded aktress at singer, but an inspiration to the Filipino masses. Lalo’t Hindi siya Maputi at mestiza. Ika nga, nakikita ng masa ang sarili nila kay Nora. Hango sa hirap pero pwedeng maging successful. Nora gave them inspiration and Hope sa buhay especially during Martial Law era.