See it if you are a fan of classic musicals with incredible sets. The score is fantastic and the cast is divine.
Don't see it if you do not like sad stories because this show is heartbreaking.
See it if Wonderful acting, singing, sets, special effects. Real chemistry & emotion btw. actors; I was an emotional puddle by the end. Loved it!
Don't see it if You don't like big, intense, lavish musicals. I was not familiar with the original & was completely swept up by the story & blown away. Read more
See it if you enjoy dramatic musicals with the greatest broadway performers of our time. incredible acting,singing,pulls heart strings,astonishing,wow
Don't see it if you hate drama and/or musicals, you prefer a comedic dance happy musical, you don't appreciate epic scenic design or vocal and acting talent
See it if you are looking for the BIG musical of days gone by with a powerful history lesson to boot.
Don't see it if your heart is a piece of coal and you like your war stories to exclude human interest. Read more
See it if 1st time seeing this; loved it. Beautiful love story, great voices, engaging story. Highly recommend it. Based on historicsl true events.
Don't see it if If gyrating girls in bikinis offend you or have young children for some of the provocative gesticulations snd deep kissing
See it if you love musicals and mesmerizing set designs. You can relate to the historical and cultural context of the story.
Don't see it if you are in need of a comedy.
See it if You enjoy shows with serious themes and romance.
Don't see it if You are looking to go see a happy go Lucky musical.
See it if You want to see a spectacle that is visually stunning, with a great score and tremendous acting all around.
Don't see it if You don't like musicals or do not wish to see anything about the Vietnam War.
"The new 'Miss Saigon' is as hypnotic in its storytelling as it is overwrought in depicting its small tale of five people caught up in events beyond their control. As one might expect from one of the blockbuster British musicals, everything about it is huge. Luckily time has made its underlying theme of the fate of refugees caught up in war both relevant and immense too."
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"The helicopter may not be completely the real thing but with the help of lighting and strong fans, it's still pretty amazing...Using that spectacle factor and the quality of the singing as a baseline to judge whether 'Miss Saigon' holds up, the answer is 'yes.' This is the biggest, most spectacle-rich show in town...Noblezada sings with enough feeling to touch even the most cynical members of the audience...Current events make this new production as sadly timely as it is entertaining."
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“This blockbuster is bulletproof against critical assaults on its...mawkishness, racial stereotyping, melodramatic overkill, and substantial lack of comedy...Still...it's hard to deny the show's ability to zing theatregoers' hearts...Briones, who's played the Engineer in multiple productions, captures his treacherous survivalist instincts without losing audience sympathy. He helps make this an entertaining, if unexceptional, revival of a show whose problems have become more apparent with age.”
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"The story packs an unavoidable emotional punch, even if you do see it coming, largely due to the performance of Ms. Noblezada...She simply nails all of it...Briones is doubtless giving the best performance of his long career...The large cast is uniformly excellent...The design elements are appropriately impressive...The pop-rock score is sometimes tepid and often repetitive, but when it has to soar it does so, usually on the wings of Eva Noblezada’s beautiful soprano voice."
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"Stunning performances from the entire cast make this revival pure Broadway joy...The effects of the U.S. war in Vietnam are tangibly felt...There is no doubt this revival of 'Miss Saigon' is a hit. With a top-notch cast, dynamic visuals, and a story that speaks to the complexities of the American Dream, this classic will definitely be beloved by a new generation of theatergoers."
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"This latest incarnation is a bit grittier, but is still charged with enough theatrical panache to satisfy the tourist trade...Director Laurence Connor stays on course, but occasionally lapses into derivative scenarios...The result is a mediocre production, waffling between dirty and gritty, and polished and sensational, never committing to either. What is a good reason for this revival is the discovery of Eva Noblezada who brings her endless vocal range to Kim."
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"Connor directs the cast with high stakes, amplified to reach the last row of the balcony. But within this amplified reality, Noblezada can carry your heart in the palm of her hand...You’ll feel like you’ve gotten your money’s worth with 'Miss Saigon‘s' flashy production design. But once you’ve left the theatre and the stage goes dim, it will be 'Miss Saigon’s' haunting score and timely reflection on how war impacts the human spirit that will stay with you."
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"The ballad-heavy score remains, for the most part, slightly soporific; the Vietnam-era-set libretto is both melodramatic and sometimes offensive, and Connor’s direction favors assaulting the senses whenever possible. That means the helicopter is bigger and more realistic than before. And the first act somehow seems livelier, in part due to its complete lack of subtlety. But the only real reason to even consider seeing this show are the outstanding performances from the three leads."
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