Our review is in! What we thought of Miss Saigon
Our Broadway reviewer had this to say about the epic revival
This latest revival of Miss Saigon is a moving production that stimulates all senses. And now, some 28 years after the London-formed musical first premiered on the West End, it has finally returned to Broadway Theatre! Miss Saigon is a visually stimulating production despite the dreary backdrop of war, the bright colors and textures of bustling Bangkok serve as a shocking contrast to the dark ruins which the Vietnamese civilians and soldiers find themselves living amongst.
The international success of this production is testament to the creative talents, along with many capable contributors and transformations the production has undergone over the years. A production of this size calls for immense leadership and collaboration to ensure a flawless execution, which is finds under the direction of Laurence Connor. However, despite the elaborate staging and ensemble numbers, Connor has still managed to maintain the intimacy of Miss Saigon thanks to his excellent direction.
Miss Saigon offers its contemporary audience a glimpse into this awful era, yet this production couldn’t be more relevant today. If you saw the original go and see it again and, if you have not seen this production at all, now is the time. You will be incredibly moved by this narrative and a mother’s strength to do whatever it takes to give her child a better life.
