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BWW Review: Technically Stunning MISS SAIGON at PPAC
(2018)
Abstract
MISS SAIGON, the tragic love story of a Vietnamese woman who falls in love with an American GI during the Vietnam War, is certainly not short on drama. Based on Puccini's Madame Butterfly, this retelling focuses both on the love affair between the two main characters, but also the horror of war and desperate hope to better one's circumstances. This is one of the most elaborate sets this reviewer has ever seen, and the drama almost takes a backseat to the phenomenal technical and sound design. This new tour, from the 2017 revival, features some outstanding vocal performances, but also doesn't try to hide away or reconcile previously controversial content.
Keywords
- MISS SAIGON,
- Providence Performing Arts Center
Disciplines
Publication Date
September 30, 2018
Citation Information
Andria Tieman. "BWW Review: Technically Stunning MISS SAIGON at PPAC" (2018) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/andria-tieman/170/