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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Jun 16, 2000
Pros: Wonderful special effects, great music, fabulous acting and costumes
Cons: ticket prices are a bit high and hard to get
Summary: I absolutely love this play! I can't begin to say enough about it!
I went to New York with my high school drama club, and this
was a play I had heard a great deal about, and was eager to
see. In addition, I had listened to most of ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 2, 2007
Pros: Too many to write---read my review!
Cons: None!!
Summary: The latest production of Miss Saigon is a theatrical masterpiece. Opening in March at Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre, Boublil and Schonberg’s heart wrenching epic love story had the audience constantly on edge. Unlike previous productions of Miss ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 5, 2003
Pros: ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!!!!!!
Cons: NONE
Summary: The performances of "Miss Saigon" are the most powerful, emotional, and sensitive I have ever experi ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 22, 2003
Pros: Gorgeous set design, satisfyingly tear-jerking plot.
Cons: Occasionally tips over into cheesy, overdone moralizing.
Summary: Plot Details: This review contains vast and all-encompassing plot details.
Our current administration thinks war is a pretty good solution to international woes - and maybe it is, in a nation that glorifies war and calls every soldier a hero. ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 29, 2003
Pros: excellent
Cons: none
Summary: This is clearly a musical for adults only, For those of you that seem a little disturbed by the nature of this musical, I'd recommend the lion king and Beauty and the beast.
Miss Saigon is as phenomenal as Les Miserable and more impressive ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 4, 2001
Pros: beautiful love story, powerful message, great music, acting, special effects, reasonable price
Cons: leave the kids at home for this one, it does have a mature theme
Summary: I have seen this musical twice, and I would see it again. It is a beautiful yet tragic love story. I love this musical, it made me sing, smile, and cry. I actually bought the soundtrack before seeing the musical, so I had a general idea as to how the ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 20, 2000
Pros: The Story
Cons: The acting
Summary: OK OK I know a lot of peaple will probly disagree with my opinion but I went to New York very excited about getting to finally see Miss Saigon. We arrived at the theater a half an hour early, due to anticipation, and sat in our seats. As this long ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 30, 2000
Pros: gripping, beautiful music
Cons: closing soon
Summary: I saw Miss Saigon for the first time over the Thanksgiving holiday, and I am VERY glad I went before the Broadway production closes in January. This is an adult show, so don't take your kids (The Lion King is better for them). But definitely get a ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 4, 2000
Pros: Accurately reflects an era
Cons: Not characteristic of a Broadway Blockbuster
Summary: Frankly, after seeing this play on Broadway, I have no idea as to what the fuss was about! I have seen more brilliant Broadway plays than I could probably remember(ex. Lion King, Grease, Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast (2x), Crazy for You, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 15, 2000
Pros: Lea Salonga, Leo Valdez, excellent sets
Cons: story is made to fit American viewers
Summary: I love Miss Saigon. I've always seen it in an Asian point of view so I see now the different opinions raised when you are from a different race. This review actually started out as a comment of energy81's review, I'd advise people to read it first. ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 11, 2000
Pros: A unique experience; a musical unlike the rest
Cons: not for kids, some nudity
Summary: The storyline is nothing original, but the way in which it is brought to life makes it a whole new experience in itself. Miss Saigon is moving, soulful, expressive, dynamic, exotic, interesting, and different from all other musicals.
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 17, 2000
Pros: love story, wonderful songs
Cons: a bit long
Summary: Before I start, I want to let readers know that Miss Saigon is going to close on December 31, 2000, so see it soon! Also, if you are a student, go to the box office a little before 6pm because at 6 you can get $85 seats for $20, which is an incredible ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 12, 2000
Pros: Excellent Effects, good music and story
Cons: It ended... : )
Summary: I got to see this show in Chicago a few years back, and all I can say is... WOW!
I am a huge fan of special effects in all their many forms, from movies to music videos, and especially well-done effects in stage performances. With this in ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 6, 2000
Pros: Haunting Love Story
Cons: Very sad
Summary: I’ve seen MISS SAIGON 3 times. The first time was in New York, opening week, with the original cast, including Lea Salonga as Kim and Jonathan Pryce as The Engineer. I also saw it in London and Boston.
The story has been told many times. It’s ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 3, 2000
Pros: wonderful cast, scenery is spectacular - can never get over the flying helicopter
Cons: Has changed since the original production - but for the better
Summary: I was extremely lucky to have seen Miss Saigon at the Broadway Theater, the year it opened, in 1991. The cast back then was unbelievable - Lea Salonga was Kim, and her beautiful voice still rings in my ears. Even better, Jonothan Price was the ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 18, 2000
Pros: This play has a lot of good theatre
Cons: It is just a bit dated, but can be overlooked
Summary:
Even though the story was a direct steal from the opera Madame Butterfly, it still read well on stage and it was so well done. It was brought up to date and was visually very effective. Especially, when the helicopter appeared to have flown ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 17, 2000
Pros: Singing, and set were wonderful
Cons: The leads last performance was 7/15
Summary: I went this past Saturday to see Miss Saigon, and I have to say that it was amazing. In part, because it was probably something that did occur during the Vietnam era, I was not alive then but thats what I was told by my father who was in Vietnam. The ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 14, 2000
Pros: Great Music, Dancing, and Fun!
Cons: Sexuality involved throughout the show.
Summary: The musical Miss Saigon is one that might stick in your head after you see. There is something about the whole show, that is almost magical, that will leave with you when you leave the theatre. Miss Saigon carries that feeling throughout the whole ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 8, 2000
Pros: musical score, stage props
Cons: neglecting to acknowledge "marriage" of Kim and Chris-but this shows a definite truth in how this was often handled
Summary: Vietnam is merely a backdrop for this magnificent, well told story of two lovers battling the pressures of the world and grasping for the love they found during the last days before the fall of Saigon. Miss Saigon is a wonderful yet tragic musical ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 23, 2000
Pros: music, story, staging, plot line
Cons: none
Summary: This is a great musical. One of the best among current shows. It is a show with a grand scale. It is a Broadway event. It is majestic. It is magnificent.
The show details the 2 lives of one Vietnam soldier. You get to see him in Vietnam, ... read more
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