I saw the original cast of Miss Saigon at Drury Lane many times❤ I was also in the front row of the stalls for Hey! Mr Producer at The Lyceum Theatre in 1998 🤗
I love the transformation fo Lea's Miss Saigon.. from the original u can really see the innocence in her eyes.. and here..its much more different.. the way she looks at Cris..amazing.. performance!
If I remember, David had been playing Marius in Australia and Sir Cameron asked him to be a part of the concert. Also another reason why he was playing Chris was that he Auditioned for it in Australia but was told he looked too young for the part, but Sir Cameron decided to have him play it in the concert. These are to reasons I have heard
Its funny then that later on Lea turns into Eponine for the Les Mis portion And tho we have Michael Ball Marius there, still from being with a Marius (with a tragic ending) to pining (with a tragic ending)
She had good chemistry with this guy (David Campbell), especially since they only met to work on this special concert for Cameron Macintosh AND he had never played Chris before. (He was in Les Miserables at this time, I think.) I find it hard to pick a favorite Chris between Simon Bowman and Will Chase.
@lasktguy There's been some talk of a Miss Saigon movie. But it's gotten buried beneath all the news of Tom Hooper's Les Miz movie that's due out in 2013. It's a shame. I love Les Miserables, but I would really really love to see Miss Saigon on the big screen. It was my first musical, so I have a huge soft spot for it.
@DaphneLovesSinging I know. I was sad about that too. T_T Unfortunately for this performance, they were trying to double as many roles as they could (I don't know why, but they were.) David Campbell was already in the Martin Guerre number and I THINK the Les Miserables number, so they probably went ahead and used him when Simon Bowman had a scheduling conflict or something.
@bryanraphael It depends on the musical, really. If it's something like Cats, Seussical, the stage version of Beauty and the Beast, or the stage version of The Lion King, then yeah, it would be a stupid idea because it would look stupid adapted into a movie. On the other hand, a musical like Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, or Miss Saigon, if given the right cast and setting, it would look really nice as a movie and would draw in more fans, though the Phantom movie was so so
Lea played Eponine for Les Miz in the Les Miz 10th anniversary concert in 1995 and also in this concert for Cameron Macintosh (1998). They are both fantastic performances. The biggest difference between them was that Lea had more makeup on in one of them (I think the 10th anniversary concert).
I find all the lyric changes funny. I thought there was a recording somewhere of The Heat Is On In Saigon where they say "One of these b*tches will be Miss Saigon"
I saw the original cast of Miss Saigon at Drury Lane many times❤
I was also in the front row of the stalls for Hey! Mr Producer at The Lyceum Theatre in 1998 🤗
I love the transformation fo Lea's Miss Saigon.. from the original u can really see the innocence in her eyes.. and here..its much more different.. the way she looks at Cris..amazing.. performance!
i love the harmony in this is the hour! that high note at the end is just amazing!
Lea is so awesome!! I love her! She's got such beautiful voice. She's the only Kim for me. The best Kim of all time!! ^__^
indeed, best kim ever.. i also love eva but she sounds too young for me
Same here I’m doing a musical theatre concert at my new house in Monday 31 of January
If I remember, David had been playing Marius in Australia and Sir Cameron asked him to be a part of the concert. Also another reason why he was playing Chris was that he Auditioned for it in Australia but was told he looked too young for the part, but Sir Cameron decided to have him play it in the concert. These are to reasons I have heard
Amazing!! I thought when I saw him: "He has a Marius-vibe!" 😲
Its funny then that later on Lea turns into Eponine for the Les Mis portion
And tho we have Michael Ball Marius there, still from being with a Marius (with a tragic ending) to pining (with a tragic ending)
That Chris has the cutest smile!!
Love David Campbell in this. He looks so young!
I love that there’s a point where Lea’s veil slides off and it wraps around her neck like a long fancy, pink scarf, it’s a cute moment!
Simon bowman is the best chris❤️...Great chemistry with ms lea!!!
She had good chemistry with this guy (David Campbell), especially since they only met to work on this special concert for Cameron Macintosh AND he had never played Chris before. (He was in Les Miserables at this time, I think.) I find it hard to pick a favorite Chris between Simon Bowman and Will Chase.
If you have not heard of David Campbell you will he is a very talented man
Lea's so amazing.
Aww he is giving me a John Smith kinda vibe😍 david campbell was so dreamy
@lasktguy There's been some talk of a Miss Saigon movie. But it's gotten buried beneath all the news of Tom Hooper's Les Miz movie that's due out in 2013. It's a shame. I love Les Miserables, but I would really really love to see Miss Saigon on the big screen. It was my first musical, so I have a huge soft spot for it.
The most handsome Chris ever
try watching david and lea singing a whole new world..youll like it
"This Is The Hour" is Miss Saigon's "One Day More."
I get goosebumps EVERY time!!!
omg did anyone hear the third in the last measure?amazing.
love this show, love lea :D
ooh, lea salonga got moves :D lovely lovely lady :)
bring back MISS SAIGON to london west end!!!!
He is the most handsome Chris, for me .
i think david campbell had also a duet of a whole new world with lea on a morning show in australia if im not mistaken
@@jameliaarguson1644 yesss, he did.
With Hollywood turning all the musicals into movies why has nobody thought to do this? I'd sure go see it.
The best and the only Kim
He is the Hottest Chris ever! =)
@TTko4KKmo Yes! And bring it back to Broadway too!
Heck...I want it made into a movie, but it wouldn't be the same without Lea Salonga in it. T_T
thx... dont ring a bell but ill look him up...good jon on the chris part!
I prefer Simon Bowman's version.
JayRed Simon Bowman was the best in my opinion. Such onstage chemistry.
@DaphneLovesSinging I know. I was sad about that too. T_T
Unfortunately for this performance, they were trying to double as many roles as they could (I don't know why, but they were.) David Campbell was already in the Martin Guerre number and I THINK the Les Miserables number, so they probably went ahead and used him when Simon Bowman had a scheduling conflict or something.
David Campbell beats Simon Bowman any day... He's fabulous! Have you seen the clip of him singing Martin Guerre from this concert? It's amazing...
Great singer, but the tender chemistry with Lea in Last Night of the World...? Watch the Simon Bowman version.
David Campbell.
it is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@bryanraphael It depends on the musical, really. If it's something like Cats, Seussical, the stage version of Beauty and the Beast, or the stage version of The Lion King, then yeah, it would be a stupid idea because it would look stupid adapted into a movie.
On the other hand, a musical like Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, or Miss Saigon, if given the right cast and setting, it would look really nice as a movie and would draw in more fans, though the Phantom movie was so so
oh yea david campbell is cute :) hihi...lea is as always amazing :)
It's getting a London revival in 2013.
Which was amazing.
it says "on the other side of the ear",lol
@rikkulockhart15 really? I always thought that making a musical into movie is stupid idea
the actor playing chris is?
dkgilmorejunkie David Campbell
he is the hottest Chris ever =))
Is this the same concert where Lea Salonga played Eponine for Les Miz?
TofiLuk27 Yes aside from Cosette and Thénardier's it was a 10th Anniversary reunion
What's the first one she performed? This one from Miss Saigon or Or my own?
tomgallowitz and Enjolras
This is like a tribute concert for Cameron Mackintosh (producer of Les Miz and Miss Saigon).
Lea played Eponine for Les Miz in the Les Miz 10th anniversary concert in 1995 and also in this concert for Cameron Macintosh (1998). They are both fantastic performances. The biggest difference between them was that Lea had more makeup on in one of them (I think the 10th anniversary concert).
I find all the lyric changes funny. I thought there was a recording somewhere of The Heat Is On In Saigon where they say "One of these b*tches will be Miss Saigon"
Why is it not Simon Bowman?!? >.<
well........ this is not bad tho
where's gigi?
oh those liplocks.
@CancerousPiesRTasty LMAO
He's awesome in this! Puts that high, nasally Simon Bowman to shame.
I like him better than simon Bowman