West End Star Jon Jon Briones on His 25-Year Journey in Miss Saigon, From Ensemble Member to Engineer
It’s been a quarter of a century since Miss Saigon first opened on the West End, starring Lea Salonga, Jonathan Pryce and an unknown Filipino man named Jon Jon Briones in the ensemble. Now, the beloved musical is back, opening May 21 at the Prince Edward Theatre with Briones playing the leading role of the Engineer. An American citizen since 2010, the Manila-born Briones lives with his wife Megan and two childr…