Miss Saigon to return to West End in 2027

Miss Saigon will return to London in 2027, running at the Prince Edward Theatre.

The musical last played the West End in that venue, and its return will follow a tour that is currently booking to August this year.

Miss Saigon will play at the Prince Edward Theatre from May next year.

Full information about the West End season, including dates and casting, will be announced at a later date.
 
Cameron Mackintosh, who is producing with Michael Harrison, said: “The most thrilling aspect of the extraordinary response, from both audiences and critics, to our latest production of Miss Saigon (my third since it premiered 37 years ago) is that this great musical feels more contemporary and relevant than ever. This is no mean feat for a rare musical rooted in real historical events, where only a handful of works have truly succeeded.
 
“We set out to achieve this by moving away from the show’s original operatic Madame Butterfly inspiration and instead refocusing on its gritty 1970s dramatic and musical roots. The show, through its extraordinary score, retains its epic scale and emotional power. But now - 50 years on from when our war-torn love story was set, during the Fall of Saigon – the plight and struggles of its innocent characters fighting for survival are more poignant and moving than ever in a world still beset by many conflicts.”
 
He added: “It has been immensely gratifying to play to sell-out audiences across the UK and Ireland, and to see new, younger generations react so passionately to this unique piece of musical history. Our national tour continues until August of this year, but I am delighted to announce that London audiences will also have the chance to see this reborn, modern Miss Saigon, in all its glory, for eight months only from May 2027. You won’t want to miss Saigon - in a way you have never seen it before.”
 
Miss Saigon has music by Claude-Michel Schönberg with lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. and Alain Boublil. It is adapted from the original French text by Boublil, with additional lyrics by Michael Mahler and new orchestrations by Stephen Metcalfe based on the original by William David Brohn.
 
The new production is directed by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy, with Chrissie Cartwright and Carrie-Anne Ingrouille as co-choreographers. 

Set and costume design are by Andrew D. Edwards, with lighting by Bruno Poet, sound design by Adam Fisher and video design by George Reeve. Graham Hurman is the musical supervisor.