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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

20156.31h 5m

Overview

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.

Directed by Dougie Mackie
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Eva Noblezada

Eva Noblezada

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Alistair Brammer

Alistair Brammer

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Jon Jon Briones

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Rachelle Ann Go

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Tamsin Carroll

Tamsin Carroll

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Kwang-Ho Hong

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Hugh Maynard

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Cameron Mackintosh

Cameron Mackintosh

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Alain Boublil

Alain Boublil

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Claude-Michel Schönberg

Claude-Michel Schönberg

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Themes & Keywords

musical

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

The Heat Is Back On: The Remaking of Miss Saigon is a music, documentary film released in 2015 exploring themes of musical. Directed by Dougie Mackie, it stars Eva Noblezada, Alistair Brammer, Jon Jon Briones. 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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