Written and directed by Kurt Swadener;
[AI-Generated Summary] This broadcast provides an exclusive backstage look at the touring production of the Broadway musical Miss Saigon during its month-long run in Indianapolis. Hosted by Kevin Gregory, the program explores the tragic love story between a young Vietnamese woman, Kim, and an American Marine, Chris, set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. It details the complex technical elements that make the show a masterpiece, including a computer-controlled helicopter and a uniquely engineered Cadillac , while highlighting the massive logistical effort required to manage 450 costumes and a 37-member cast. Additionally, the broadcast covers how the production casts and trains the young children playing the pivotal role of Tam , features an interview with dance captain Bryan (an Indiana native playing Chris on opening night) , and connects the musical’s fictional themes to real-world history through the lived experiences of a former U.S. Marine and an Amerasian man who survived the fall of Saigon.
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