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News 12 Actors We Would Love to See Play Chris in the Broadway Revival of Miss Saigon It was recently announced that the West End production of Miss Saigon will transfer to Broadway in 2017. Eva Noblezada and Jon Jon Briones will make the leap with the production in the respective roles of Kim and The Engineer. Casting for the part of Chris has yet to be announced, and in light of recent multicultural takes on Broadway favorites including the most-recent revival of Les Mis茅rables, we put together a list of actors we would love see as the G.I. whose heart is stolen by Kim.

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Telly Leung and company in Allegiance Photo by Matthew Murphy

Telly Leung can currently be seen in the new musical at the Longacre Theatre. Other Broadway credits include Flower Drum Song, Rent and Pacific Overtures. This leading man's soaring, dynamic tenor would lend itself beautifully to the role and could effortlessly handle the vocal demands of songs like the Act 2 hotel room "Confrontation."

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Aaron Tveit

Aaron Tveit originated the roles of Frank Abagnale, Jr. in and Gabe in on Broadway. He also played Link Larkin in and Fiyero in Wicked. We would absolutely love to hear this leading man's rendition of "Why God, Why?"

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Austin P. McKenzie Photo by Joseph Marzullo/WENN

Austin P. McKenzie is currently starring as Melchior in Deaf West's revival of . He will also be seen as Howie in the upcoming film adaptation of 's Speech & Debate. This fresh-faced actor's portrayal of Chris would, likely, leave us in tears.

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Joshua Henry Photo by Joseph Marzullo/WENN

Joshua Henry most recently appeared on Broadway as Flick in 's production of , alongside . He is currently getting ready to star as legendary bandleader in Shuffle Along, Or, The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed. Henry would be an absolute powerhouse as the American soldier who falls for Kim.

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Josh Segarra Photo by Matthew Murphy

Josh Segarra is currently starring as in , the music-filled story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan. He also appeared on Broadway as Mick in . Segarra's natural charm would help him deliver an amazingly charismatic Chris.

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Jay Armstrong Johnson Photo by Joseph Marzullo/WENN

Jay Armstrong Johnson recently showed off his dancing skills as Chip in the revival of . He has also appeared in , Catch Me If You Can and Hair. Bringing Chris to life in the Broadway revival would certainly solidify Johnson as a perfect leading man.

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Corey Cott Photo by Joseph Marzullo/WENN

Corey Cott recently starred as Gaston Lachaille in . He was most recently seen in the 's Broadway-bound production of聽The Bandstand. Cott's portrayal of the tortured soldier would leave us absolutely speechless.

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Jeremy Jordan Photo by Joseph Marzullo/WENN

Jeremy Jordan originated the roles of Jack Kelly in and Clyde Barrow in . He has also appeared on Broadway in and . Jordan would bring a gritty edge to Chris.

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Adam Jacobs Photo by Monica Simoes

Adam Jacobs is currently starring as the titular character in . He has also appeared as Marius in Les Mis茅rables and Simba in . Jacobs would deliver a cunning Chris with a keen set of street smarts.

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Kyle Scatliffe Photo by Joseph Marzullo/WENN

Kyle Scatliffe is currently appearing as Harpo in the Broadway revival of . He also brought the role of the rebellious Enjolras to life in Les Mis茅rables in the 2014 revival. Scatliffe's Chris would leave us on the edge of our seats.

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Jason Tam

Jason Tam recently wowed as David in . He made his Broadway debut as Gavroche in Les Mis茅rables and went on to appear in and Lysistrata Jones. The role could give Tam the chance to establish himself as a bonafide Broadway leading man.

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Kyle Dean Massey Photo by Susan Shacter

Kyle Dean Massey most recently starred in the title role of the 2014 revival of . He has also appeared in Next to Normal, and Wicked. Massey would be able to show off his impressive vocal skills in songs such as "Last Night of the World" and "The Revelation."

 
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