Wow...what a long search all over the world! And, finally, Kim was found in the Philippines in the name of Lea Salonga. In addition, a number of other Filipino musical/ stage artists. So very proud of our Filipino artists.
Wow, watching this now , 25 March 2021- Thursday ,20:59😜🌝 during the Pandemic, from the beginning of the making of Miss Saigon up until their first show is incredibly impressive!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
And a small Island of the Philippines answered their prayers and the rest is history. I immigrated in Boston 1993 and saw Miss Saigon banner on The Wang Center.
Watching this again after watching miss saigon manila 2024 last night april 28, 2024 at Solaire Theatre. First time i watched the play was 2000 at the Cultural center of the philippines with Lea Salonga Isay alvarez Monjque Wilson Leo Valdez and other Original westend filipino cast. The emotions, thrills and awe still the same and helicopter scene is still amazing. my fave play of all times! Love love love Missa saigon
I wouldn’t say she is upperclass. There are far more girls in families that are really upperclass. But Lea is very, very intelligent. She graduated Valedictorian in high school and was taking a pre-medicine undergraduate in university when the audition for Miss Saigon came along.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 02:12 🎭 The project for "Miss Saigon" began in the middle of 1986. 03:15 🌟 The search for the lead actress for "Miss Saigon" involved visiting Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York, and Manila, looking for an 18-year-old Asiatic actress with exceptional singing ability and stage presence. 12:09 💃 Some of the actors auditioning for "Miss Saigon" had previous experience in theater and television. 15:29 🎶 Rehearsals for the musical involved working with live orchestration instead of just a piano. 29:57 🌆 "Miss Saigon" aimed to tell a tragic love story against the backdrop of the Vietnam War's end and the impact on American ideals. 35:26 🔫 The technical rehearsal for the show involved complex set movements and safety precautions. 38:10 🎵 During rehearsals, the actors needed to adjust to performing with a live orchestra instead of a piano. 53:27 🎥 Cameron Mackintosh did not watch the first night performance to avoid nerves. 58:13 🌆 "Miss Saigon" explores themes of American dream and ambition. Made with HARPA AI
Wonderful players with ethnic diversity come & gathered together to perform a musical Broadway play. Enjoyed watching the making of Miss Saigon. Marvelous production!
This is when the world first learned about how AMAZING Filipina womens voices are thats why most if the Kims in major productions are filipina cause they SANGING
@@aspencolorado4751 Thank you! I'm almost finished and came to the credits to see if anyone was talking about the ridiculous fast vibrato everyone is using. I thought it was a Philipine preference, until they did the preview and the american actor playing the love interest had the same fast vibrato! Slowing it down now haha...
This video is a speeded up version of the documentary. However, even then, vibrato was a very essential element to professional singing. Some of them had unnatural fast pitch fluctuating voices but it worked for the time era. Singers like Edith Piaf had very rapid vibratos. Lea's here, was very even since it was produced by proper air pressure. Wobbly voices though, were existent too - like Operatic Music's Maria Callas. You've noticed something that is absolutely important - the evolution of singing. Back then, legato lines and vibrato were what's important and now, belts and high notes are taking the cake.
@@HelloWorld-ev9sg Well, it really is not fair to compare classically trained vocalists to the new stream of "belters". They have their own weaknesses and strengths regardless. What makes the crowds more drawn to belting nowadays is that sense of excitement that the sound typically carries, especially when it's done in an efficient fashion.
You knew the moment she sang “you are” they got her. And that was solidified when she sang “movie in my mind”
U will see in the faces of the Bosses the satisfaction of hearing Lea's angelic voice🤗
Wow...what a long search all over the world! And, finally, Kim was found in the Philippines in the name of Lea Salonga. In addition, a number of other Filipino musical/ stage artists. So very proud of our Filipino artists.
I love Lea Salonga. She is blessed with beauty, brains and aa amazing sweet voice.
cant get enough...i loved how they found Leah🤗
Omg lea’s vibrato is incredible
Wow Pinky Amador,Monique Wilson and Lea Salonga in Miss Saigon what a Philippine pride...
36:58 Isay Alvarez was also there
14 silang lahat na mga pinoy
janine desiderio as well
this made me cry so proud of the Filipinos in the casr
Wow, watching this now , 25 March 2021- Thursday ,20:59😜🌝 during the Pandemic, from the beginning of the making of Miss Saigon up until their first show is incredibly impressive!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
And a small Island of the Philippines answered their prayers and the rest is history. I immigrated in Boston 1993 and saw Miss Saigon banner on The Wang Center.
World Class… very inspirational. Love from the Philippines!!!!
This production made me love musical theatre! Thanks a lot!
Watching this again after watching miss saigon manila 2024 last night april 28, 2024 at Solaire Theatre. First time i watched the play was 2000 at the Cultural center of the philippines with Lea Salonga Isay alvarez Monjque Wilson Leo Valdez and other Original westend filipino cast. The emotions, thrills and awe still the same and helicopter scene is still amazing. my fave play of all times! Love love love Missa saigon
She's obviously been raised in an upper class environment. So talented, intelligent, confident, poised and elegant.
I wouldn’t say she is upperclass. There are far more girls in families that are really upperclass. But Lea is very, very intelligent. She graduated Valedictorian in high school and was taking a pre-medicine undergraduate in university when the audition for Miss Saigon came along.
She's is Genius ❤️
she's also theatrically trained at a very early age. She has been annie in a local (philippines) theater production. she grew up in theater basically.
You forgot in real life she’s really rude and arrogant
@@user-ct6nu8qz5ewhat makes u say that
16:29 the moment she walked the room and that sound of a bang is the sign that they found what they were searching for.
I was in tears watching this. So proud of The one and only Lea Salonga other Filipinos in the casts. 🇵🇭❤️
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
02:12 🎭 The project for "Miss Saigon" began in the middle of 1986.
03:15 🌟 The search for the lead actress for "Miss Saigon" involved visiting Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York, and Manila, looking for an 18-year-old Asiatic actress with exceptional singing ability and stage presence.
12:09 💃 Some of the actors auditioning for "Miss Saigon" had previous experience in theater and television.
15:29 🎶 Rehearsals for the musical involved working with live orchestration instead of just a piano.
29:57 🌆 "Miss Saigon" aimed to tell a tragic love story against the backdrop of the Vietnam War's end and the impact on American ideals.
35:26 🔫 The technical rehearsal for the show involved complex set movements and safety precautions.
38:10 🎵 During rehearsals, the actors needed to adjust to performing with a live orchestra instead of a piano.
53:27 🎥 Cameron Mackintosh did not watch the first night performance to avoid nerves.
58:13 🌆 "Miss Saigon" explores themes of American dream and ambition.
Made with HARPA AI
But the most important time stamp is 16:30 .. the moment THE great Lea Salonga appeared for her audition. And the rest was history!
Thanks for upload
I really admire Leah!
WOW. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Change the Playback speed to x0.85
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*When I saw this musical I bought this VHS tape at the concession stand!*
*nostalgia!*
this is one case, where being an over-achiever (lea putting on a British accent when she auditioned) worked...
when lea audition they know already whos the leading actress..
Lea was just so perfect to be Kim.
no one came close to Lea's talent (not even Monique) which was one in 100 million
Wonderful players with ethnic diversity come & gathered together to perform a musical Broadway play. Enjoyed watching the making of Miss Saigon. Marvelous production!
Amazing play!
Is it little hit faster ?
This is when the world first learned about how AMAZING Filipina womens voices are thats why most if the Kims in major productions are filipina cause they SANGING
Funny to see Nick Hytner losing his s**t during rehearsals!
“We’re not doing a fking film show” ! Its good to see Schonberg didn’t mind it.
This is pitched up for copyright isn't it? Thanks for uploading
Yah! I noticed it too. This one's different
Correct me if i'm wrong. Is this the show that put Filipino musical actors and actresses in the world map?
Not the most PC musical in this day and age.
Wtf, watching this shirtless is a bad idea.. Even the hairs on my back are standing
They're depicting reality .
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this video is a bit faster instead of it being normal
Try changing the playback speed to 75x. It’s pretty close.
Ĺea saĺonga with ll divp
@@aspencolorado4751 Thank you! I'm almost finished and came to the credits to see if anyone was talking about the ridiculous fast vibrato everyone is using. I thought it was a Philipine preference, until they did the preview and the american actor playing the love interest had the same fast vibrato! Slowing it down now haha...
watching this for class comment down if you in my class lol
Not from ur class but hi!
I'll pretend to be in your class 😉
Before we start, could you sign our contract😂
16:30 Lea turn
uk high pitch audio
Lea looks like she’s 12
if only Simon's shouting Kim has a sound. :(
She’s wonderful. However in this video her vibrato is way too fast.
The video was a little bit faster. Try to watch the original one.
The guy at 49:20 needs to take a chill pill.
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31:11 lol
38:25 lol
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41:50
Why is it that most of them have very fast vibrato
This video is a speeded up version of the documentary. However, even then, vibrato was a very essential element to professional singing. Some of them had unnatural fast pitch fluctuating voices but it worked for the time era. Singers like Edith Piaf had very rapid vibratos. Lea's here, was very even since it was produced by proper air pressure. Wobbly voices though, were existent too - like Operatic Music's Maria Callas.
You've noticed something that is absolutely important - the evolution of singing. Back then, legato lines and vibrato were what's important and now, belts and high notes are taking the cake.
@@hillmiss1736 Exactly. I also don't understand why mediocre singers who can belt are more praised than classically trained singers nowadays.
@@HelloWorld-ev9sg Well, it really is not fair to compare classically trained vocalists to the new stream of "belters". They have their own weaknesses and strengths regardless. What makes the crowds more drawn to belting nowadays is that sense of excitement that the sound typically carries, especially when it's done in an efficient fashion.
@@hillmiss1736 Yeah ik, that's why I said "mediocre"
It's sped up.
You know it’s in the Philippines coz people are covering their noses due to pollution. 😂
they played it a litlle faster