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The Heat Is On: The Making of Miss Saigon
The Heat Is On: The Making of Miss Saigon

The Heat Is On: The Making of Miss Saigon

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DocumentaryMusicTV Movie

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A behind-the-scenes look at the putting on of the successful West End stage musical, including footage of the cast rehearsing and the triumphant first night.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

75 mins

Rating

7.2/10

Release Date

20 December 1989

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

Self - 'The Engineer'

Lea Salonga

Lea Salonga

Self

Cameron Mackintosh

Cameron Mackintosh

Self

Claude-Michel Schönberg

Claude-Michel Schönberg

Self

Alain Boublil

Alain Boublil

Self

Nicholas Hytner

Nicholas Hytner

Self - Director

William David Brohn

William David Brohn

Self - Orchestrator

Richard Maltby, Jr.

Richard Maltby, Jr.

Self - Co-Lyricist

Bob Avian

Bob Avian

Self - Choreographer

David Caddick

David Caddick

Self - Musical Supervisor

Monique Wilson

Monique Wilson

Self

Russ Eglin

Russ Eglin

Self - Graphic Designer

John Napier

John Napier

Self - Production Designer

Alan Walker

Alan Walker

Self - Scenic Contractor

David Hersey

David Hersey

Self - Lighting Designer

Martin Koch

Martin Koch

Self - Musical Supervisor

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