Is Miss Saigon a good musical?

For tickets and information, visit broadwayspokane.com. The spectacle of “Miss Saigon” is still spectacular. The tragedy is still tragic. And a show that has been controversial since its debut 30 years ago remains problematic despite excellent staging and performances from a talented cast.

What makes the performance of Miss Saigon unique?

Miss Saigon is an epic, daring musical that is universal in its emotional power. The sung-through, pop-inflected score gives a multi-ethnic cast of strong singers ample opportunities to shine. Meanwhile, its fluid cinematic structure gives directors and designers a field day.

When was Miss Saigon last in London?

October 30, 1999
The original West End production (or original London production) of Miss Saigon premiered at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane on September 20, 1989 and closed after 4,264 performances on October 30, 1999.

How do you describe Miss Saigon?

It’s an epic and tragic story of a young couple in love, caught in a world at war. Miss Saigon tells the story of Chris, an American male GI, who falls in love with Kim, a young Vietnamese orphan who works as a bar-girl and prostitute.

Who is the best Miss Saigon?

Philippines-born Lea Salonga was just 17 when she was discovered by the producers of Miss Saigon, and cast in the lead role of Kim. She originated the role in London and New York, and won the Olivier and Tony Awards for best actress in a musical for her work in the show.

When did Miss Saigon Open in London?

1989
“Miss Saigon” opened in London in 1989, with an acclaimed white British actor, Jonathan Pryce, wearing prosthetics to alter the shape of his eyes and makeup to alter the color of his skin as he played the show’s leading man, a scheming Eurasian pimp called the Engineer.

Is Miss Saigon successful?

Over 28 years, “Miss Saigon” has turned into one of the most successful hits in musical theater — as well as one of the most polarizing and most protested. Now, it’s back on Broadway, for the first time since 2001.

Is Miss Saigon historically accurate?

For those expecting a moving, historically accurate account of the Vietnam War, “Miss Saigon” did not deliver. Instead, what was received remained the same misconstrued narrative troubling Asian audience members for nearly three decades.

What do you think is the main theme of Miss Saigon?

Beyond the specifics of Vietnam, the theme of Miss Saigon is corruption American style: the central character, a Eurasian pimp called the Engineer, sings about the “American dream” as a venal, greedy, reckless self-indulgence thrust on the world by America’s corporate conquerors.

How many American soldiers had kids in Vietnam?

No one knows exactly how many AmerAsians were born in Vietnam, but the U.S. has vetted and resettled nearly 30,000 children of U.S. troops and employees along with nearly 80,000 Vietnamese relatives.

Did kids serve in the Vietnam War?

Against this background, children as young as 13 and 14 were involved in the armed struggle, learning guerrilla warfare tactics and killing both American and South Vietnamese soldiers. Some were trained to be informants.