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The Heat Is Back On: The Remaking of Miss Saigon
The Heat Is Back On: The Remaking of Miss Saigon

The Heat Is Back On: The Remaking of Miss Saigon

Behind the scenes of Cameron Mackintosh's new production

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MusicDocumentary

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Last seen in the West End 15 years ago, Miss Saigon has become one of the most successful musicals in history, seen by 40 million people worldwide. From the process of casting 40 actors from 18 different countries, to the reinvention of the staging, including the famous helicopter scene, The Heat is Back On takes us on a journey through rehearsals right up to the star-studded opening night. Featuring interviews with legendary producer Cameron Mackintosh, authors Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg and many of the award-winning cast and creative team.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

65 mins

Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

06 July 2015

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Eva Noblezada

Eva Noblezada

Self

Alistair Brammer

Alistair Brammer

Self

Jon Jon Briones

Jon Jon Briones

Self

Rachelle Ann Go

Rachelle Ann Go

Self

Tamsin Carroll

Tamsin Carroll

Self

Kwang-Ho Hong

Kwang-Ho Hong

Self

Hugh Maynard

Hugh Maynard

Self

Cameron Mackintosh

Cameron Mackintosh

Self

Alain Boublil

Alain Boublil

Self

Claude-Michel Schönberg

Claude-Michel Schönberg

Self

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