Miss Saigon Theatre / Musical National

Miss Saigon

 
Description: Threatre Royal, Drury Lane, London WC2B 5JF, Tel: +44 (0)20 7494 5000.

Newest Review: ... to flee from his country. This guy is a real joker and he is the one creating most of the laughther throughout the show. The serious and the most important part is between the love of a poor girl Kim, who works in the club and a American Marine, Chris. They fell in love and even married to each other but only later to find out that he already has a wife, Ellen back at home (America) when she ... more

 ... went over with her son, looking for their husband and father. Chris wants to resolve this situation by staying with his wife in U.S. but sending Kim and their son back and supporting them financially. Howver, the whole story ended so sadly as Kim ...more

zeemeant
Premium Review Miss Saigon: Sad Love Story (241 words)
by zeemeant - written on 09/07/00 (Useful, 780 readings)
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Miss Saigon, a popular love sotry during the wartime. Since it is a story in Saigon, so the whole musical always have a touch of the oriental culture, including the costumes and the backdrop. The story starts at the club owned by "The Engineer" who want to flee from his country. This guy is a real joker and he is the one creating most of the laughther throughout the show. The serious and the most important part is between the love of a poor girl Kim, who works in the club and a American Marine, Chris. They fell in love and even married to each other but only later to find out that he already has a wife, Ellen back at home (America) when she went over ...

xueli
Premium Review Miss Saigon - For the Romantic Among Us (312 words)
by xueli - written on 05/07/00 (Very useful, 579 readings)
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This is another musical which I think should be highly recommended as one of the best classics in the world of musicals. Miss Saigon is very special and touching in its own way. Contrary to other musicals, this doesn't have very fancy costumes nor colourful settings. It however offers an unprecedented look at war and suffering, bringing a whole new sense into the world of musicals. Not to mention the wonderful love story between the two main characters for all romantics out there. Set in Saigon, the main storyline revolves around a cross-cultural couple (an American "GI" and a local girl) who were brought together by a twist of fate ...

 

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