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I was bored and emotionally
detached. While the voices were
talented the acting and singing did
not conjure emotionally. The sets
were excellent. The sound was often
way too loud and distorting. The
scenes if the whores could have been
done more suggestively so that it
would be a family program. Just a
little over the top in your face. Story
was good and realistre. The music not
memorable.
RC from Chicago, Illinois
IT WAS OK BUT NOT GEEAT
Also saw the show in the 90s and in other locations.
They changed the lyrics to some songs, removed I’d
Give My Life for You, Now that I’ve Seen Her, It’s Her
or Me. Vocals were not great and it’s very hard not to
compare especially if you have the original cast
recording soundtrack. Very disappointed because
when I watched Wicked and it wasn’t the original cast
it was superb!
At the opening scene it seemed like they had
prerecorded tracks accompanying the ensemble—
dont know if it is to appear “fuller” or just poor sound
system. Was really not impressed by singing, lacks
depth, emotion, no build up with the exception of a
few songs or characters. Acting was also poor -
ensemble, we see each of you, you’re not just a
“chorus” and your half hearted dancing and lack of
energency was so obvious.
Very disappointed and can’t really recommend.
Heather G from Chicago, Illinois
NOT THE MISS SAIGON I REMEMBER
They took out they heart of the show. All of
the lyric changes really threw me off. My two
favorite songs, Please was changed so much
it missed the point of the song and Now That
I've Seen Her was taken out. It was far
grittier and all the changes made it difficult
to connect to the main characters' love story.
Heartbroken by the changes to all of my
favorite songs. They focused more on the
darkness and grundge of the time and less
on the heart and humanity. If you don't
know the original, it's a good one to see. But
for the loyal fans, don't waste your money.
Keep the movie in your mind from the
1990's version.
JF from Chicago, Illinois
I WANTED TO LIKE THIS TOUR - I REALLY DID
I will preface this review by stating that I've seen Miss Saigon in various places
around the word since the early 1990s. I really wanted to like this production, but it
just fell flat in so many respects. My biggest complaint - and I'm guessing this comes
down to the direction - is that the performers seemed to lack a connection with the
material they were performing. With the possible exception of Chris, most of them
seemed bored. This is certainly problematic so early in a tour. Without that
emotional depth and nuance, this is a show that can quickly become overly dramatic
in a bad way since the underlying material is already so intense.
That being said, this is a beautiful production technically. I will note that from where
I was sitting (second row center in the main floor), the lyrics sounded extremely
garbled.
Overall, I would skip this production. This may be a difficult decision for nostalgic
fans looking forward to the show, but it's for the best.
Beth. from Chicago, Illinois
MISS SAIGON
Very disappointed as I didn’t know it had
changed from the version I saw over 10 years
ago. It was very unnecessary to have it be so
sleazy. I agree with other reviewers that it was
hard to understand the words at times. The
theater is beautiful and I might see Fiddler
there soon as hopefully they haven’t changed
that version. Our seats were good.
Bob from Chicago, Illinois
MISS SAIGON
Great sets. Gritty! Difficult to understand lyrics. Especially Kim and the Engineer. Was it a
question of the mikes or poor enunciation? Disappointed. Yet there was a standing ovation in
Chicago. Not for children.
Debbie from San Francisco, California
MISS SAIGON
It saddens me to write this but I've seen Miss Saigon numerous times, in NY, London
and SF at the Orpheum but this time was horrendous I was shocked and disgusted
that concert etiquette does not seem to be observed in SF at the Orpheum. About
20 minutes into the show, a couple arrived late, and were allowed to disrupt our row,
and rows behind us. During a song, we all had to stand up to accommodate this
couple who arrived late. We all stood, so they could get by. What happened to
having the late attendees wait until the 2nd ACT? I was mortified as were the people
in front and behind us. Please reinstate concert etiquette. The people who were
seated on time should not be punished because other people arrive late.
Also, this was the worst version of Miss Saigon I have ever seen. I think due to the
influence of The Voice and American Idol, the singers overdue it. There's no build,
just overdramatic vocals. It was sad as it didn't affect people the way it used to.
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