Miss Saigon returns to the West End stage after more than a decade – here's when you can expect it

One of the most successful musicals in history is returning to the West End in 2027, after more than a decade away.

Boublil and Schönberg’s epic show Miss Saigon is hitting London's Prince Edward Theatre for a strictly limited run in May 2027.

The musical is being brought back to the capital by Cameron Mackintosh and Michael Harrison, having been on a successful UK and Ireland tour since last year.

In the press release, Mackintosh says: “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."

Miss Saigon originally opened in 1991 on Broadway inspired by the tragic opera Madame Butterfly. Set in the last days of the Vietnam War, the show follows 17-year-old Kim, who is forced to work in a Saigon bar where she meets and falls in love with an American GI named Chris, but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.

The first Broadway production ran for nearly 10 years and has since been performed in 33 countries and in 15 different languages.

Tickets for the production are set for release in March 2026, and further casting and announcements will come soon.

For now, you can buy Miss Saigon tour tickets at ATG Tickets.

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