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What a show!! I saw Miss Saigon in London when I was fifteen. By the end of the show I was in tears. I was also in love. Miss Saigon is one of my most favorite musicals. It captures an intense time in our world where life wasn't all that pretty. I admit I was skeptical about attending MS in Houston. I can now say I had no reason to be skeptical. I was hooked no more than ten minutes into the show. The entire cast was energetic and fully "on." The singing was superb. Well done tuts. WELL DONE!

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I was mortified by the excessive sexuality displayed during the bar scene. This was supposed to be a FAMILY show. There were CHILDREN as well as GRANDPARENTS in the audience. The intense fondling of the female body and the dry humping was extremely tasteless. I am a liberal 26 year old and am NOT a prude by any means, but I was completely horrified by what I saw. Disgusting, absolutely disgusting. I've been to over a dozen performances by TUTS and although some have been sexual in nature, Miss Saigon really made me cringe. This was not art. It was porn.

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This is the 3rd production of Miss Saigon that I have seen (including the original in London & the 1st national tour). It was by far the best one too! The actors were exceptional, especially the leads. What incredible voices! Congrats to TUTS & everyone involved with this show for a great production.

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I loved the show. I just can't say enough good things about it. It really moved me.
Having seen Madame Butterfly, I was familiar with the plot and appreciate TUTS taking the time to post warnings, study guides and descriptions of the show. I agree that it isn't a family show. But I don't think it's intended to be. Hardship, prostitution and suicide aren't family themes but they are serious and essential to the story. I thought the actors did an amazing job. Kim's voice was angelic and I think the sexuality of the bar scene made her innocence stand out in contrast to everything happening around her. The man playing John did a great job and I LOVED the engineer. I also thought the character of Thuy did an incredible job. wow is all I can say. Best thing since Cabaret last year.

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I agree with all the comments that Amy said above. I have been to many plays over the years and this was the first play that had a pornagraphic (bar) scene that I thought would never end. I went on opening night and some of the actors were having sex on stage with their clothes on! The gal wearing the thong with the mini skirt was straddling & humping a guy who had hiked up her mini skirt to expose her butt completely was spreading her buttocks right in the face of the audience. I was mortified! I went with a date and it was humiliating. I was very glad that my elderly boss and his wife (who had seats next to mine) came late and were not exposed to that.

The rest of the acting and singing were probably great but it took me quite awhile to get over the bar scene and was afraid another "bar" scene would pop up, that I could not enjoy the show. I was appalled that TUTS would allow this type of behavior on their stage - knowing that a large portion of their audience is over 50 and would not appreciate it. This bar scene could have and should have been done more tastefully and the harsh reality would still have come across to the audience.

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I totally agree about the bar scene. Totally and complete inappropriate and unnecessary! They could have more than gotten the point across without being SO graphic! Someone mentioned warnings - I did not see any warnings anywhere about the graphic nature of the show. You need to do better on that - better yet, just make the shows family friendly!

That being said, I thought the quality of actors/actresses was the best I have seen at TUTS in a long time. They were FABULOUS! Except for the opening scene, I thoroughly enjoyed the show.

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I'm a big fan of Eric Kunze and traveled to Houston from Michigan for five performances of Miss Saigon. This is a review I wrote for Eric's fansite at www.erickunze.com

"Intense is the word I would use to describe this incarnation of Miss Saigon. I realized my hands were shaking as I put on my coat to leave. Each of the cast had been so believable I realized I was transported to another time and place. This was a world so different from my own, but the motivations and characterizations made it feel very familiar. Love and passion at first sight, a mother's love for her child, a wife's love for her husband were themes I could understand and I felt I had lived through all those emotions in the span of 2-1/2 hours.

Eric and Philip Michael Baskerville (John) were in the first national tour of Miss Saigon together in the 90's and Melinda and Eric worked on the show together a few years ago. Their history as friends and co-stars shows on stage. There were no awkward moments. Their dialogue and songs were as seamless as a well oiled machine. Director Bruce Lumpkin did an admirable job, especially during the difficult and frantic evacuation scene. Joseph Anthony Foronda took the flashy role of the engineer to a new level of smarminess. His transformation from nightclub owner to groveling peon of the new regime and back again was a joy to watch. As Ellen, Jessica Rush strikes a perfect balance between a sympathetic understanding of Kim's plight and her fierce desire to fight for her husband's love. I especially loved the rich tone of her voice in "Now That I've Seen Her".

Each time I see the show (I saw it on tour in the 80's and four times at last year's Muny presentation) I pick up something new. The storyline was clearer to me in this production, a testament to the cast's diction and timing. I understood every word.

All right, ladies, here's what you have been waiting for. How was Eric in the show? Better than ever! He just keeps improving with each show. His commitment to the part is 100% each and every show. An orchestra member who has accompanied Eric in many productions told me he is the gutsiest performer they have ever seen. This is not an easy part to do. He has to convey tired cynicism, giddy first love, lust, anger, frustration and grief. This is a very physical role and I can't imagine how he will do this twice on Saturday and twice on Sunday. He is very physically fit and looks it (thanks to Bruce who allows us more than a glimpse of that fabulous physique a couple of times in the first act).

I can't end this review without a shout-out to the conductor Thom Culcasi and the orchestra. As a musician, I know from experience the speed and rhythms right from the very first notes make this is a particularly difficult score to play, but they carried it off with precision. The whole show really was perfect from start to finish. "

I'd like to address the issue raised above. When I go to the theater I research what I am about to see. It would be obvious to anyone reading the synopsis that this is not a family show, never has been. What was depicted in the bar scene was tame in comparison to what might have actually happened in that setting and was instrumental to the story.

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I saw Miss Saigon first in Manchester, England. This was a far superior performance even though the sets in Manchester were from the original Cameron Macintosh production and therefore outstanding. The leads were really strong, especially the engineer. For me the best song from the show was "American Dream". Previously last night of the world would have been my favorite. Agree the comments on John and Thuy. the actors brought these parts forward from being supporting roles to lead roles. A mention also for "Elaine" - beautifully played.

Regarding the sexuality it was probably over strong and could have been played down but it is key to the story that these girls were offering their bodies in the hope of getting to America. I did see the warnings before the show, i think on the ticket site and was surprised when we arrived to see children in the foyer before the show.

I remember as a student in the UK on the night they evacuated the Embassy listening to a live broadcast on BBC of the helicopters coming in.

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wow, that last postscript from Pete N really threw me. As a child, i was amazingly unaware: i can recall being annoyed at war coverage and the Watergate trials pre-empting "my" TV shows. My parents, though i love them, did nothing to help me see how history was being shaped around me. Does that mean that children need to see what was depicted in the bar scene? probably not. But more than anything, unpleasant parts of the world need discussion, and who better than the parents to do so. We put out the study guides for a reason, so that parents can take the responsibility of knowing what their children might experience with us. MANY of our shows are "family-friendly". The plot components that are evident in even the briefest description of MISS SAIGON (war, possibly abandoned children, a thwarted romance) should be enough to let parents know that they may need to be careful with this ticket choice. As to older patrons being offended, if they are truly mature, they should know in the modern entertainment field their own research into what they might purchase is important. I find it demeaning to suggest that any level of sexuality, extreme or absent even, would offend an older person. Any person of "the age of consent" has their own take on what is acceptable and what is not. To suggest that because older patrons are in the audience we should censor choices is making a dangerous leap.

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I have never walked out on a play before. Leaving at intermission was far too late. This is the most disgusting play I have EVER seen! The language, partial nudity, onstage simulated sex...need I go on?! Our party of THREE left & we were not the only ones either! DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT WASTE YOUR HARD EARNED ON MONEY on this depressing, disgusting piece of trash! As for the actors, their voices were fine, but how they can live with themselves portraying these parts is beyond me. The only reason this play has gone so long is unsuspecting audiences thinking they are coming to see a play of value. Don't get on here & lambast me for my opinion! We were growing up in the 50's & 60's. TUTS asked for opinions & I am giving mine. As a SEASON TICKET HOLDER I will think twice before renewing my TUTS tickets & probably will NOT renew. Spend your money on better Houston plays with equally if not better actors!

My own impression

I love Kim, I love the Engineer, and I love Ellen but to be honest I don't feel much for Chris and John. The way those cast sang was just too different from the original show and different from how I thought the songs should be like. The bar scene, yes it's kinda intense but I love it because how else can the theater portray the truth anyway? Those things did happen in Vietnam before 1975 so as long as the cast don't really strip, it's fine with me. I want to experience something true, not propaganda or euphemism. I'd prefer it if TUTS kept the original "Sacred Bird" scene at the end.

One more thing, why did the Viet Congs and Thuy salute Uncle Ho Chi Minh like Hitler? This to me is a personal offense. I am 100% Vietnamese, and I am a Communist. I am not trying to say which one is the good side here because it's war and no one is really "good" or "bad" in war anyway. So I'm really upset with the way Broadway and TUTS make my country people look like some kind of evil, creepy murderers.

But over all, I'd like to thank TUTS for this significant experience. I went to see the show alone on Chinese New Year (and Valentine's Day) because my family is in Vietnam (i'm here as an international highschooler). It did make me miss my country so bad that I called my parents in Vietnam during the intermission just to tell them I love them. I've just been in the States for 1 year so I haven't had a chance to go to Broadway yet. One day I definitely will. Nice job TUTS.

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I am a long time season ticket holder and no where did I see any warnings about Miss Saigon's bar scene. I bring my teenagers to the theater. The day I saw Miss Saigon former President Bush and his wife Barbara sat in our row. Flanked by teenage girls who had never been exposed to anything like this, and President Bush, I was, frankly, embarrassed by the bar scene. That might seem silly, who cares, but it made me cringe. I don't think it's a question of integrity to the time period, or it's depiction in a realistic way - I think this was simply in poor taste. I went home telling my friends that it was raunchy - and I forgot to tell them about the rest of the show. The Engineer was hugely entertaining, the rest of the cast was so talented, the singing glorious, the set, the helicopter, the anguish - it was a fabulous show the first time I saw it 20 years ago and is still today an important production. The raunch just crowded the fabulous out of my mind.

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Alex, thanks for your reaction, and how wonderful about the phone call. The physical choices in the DRAGON number were taken from research and videos (which may be found on YouTube, i will ask the choreographer) that showed similar movements. i don't think anything was meant to imply a connection between the Nazis and the Vietnamese.

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@roy tuts: oh, youtube, that explains a lot. Yea I saw a bunch of dance routines for that number on youtube as well. Some are even highschool-made. I think that's why you guys have the "Hitler salute" mixed up then. lol. Btw, I dreamed about Miss Saigon for 3 nights after seeing the show. A total thrill. It even helps me with my History work at school.

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First, I thought this show was AMAZING! From the second the lights when down and the loud helicopter sounds I was lost in the story of Kim. On another note, I just don't get these negative comments. There is so much information readily available at our fingertips now that simply typing in "Miss Saigon" into Google would give you a clear understanding of what the show is about. TUTS provides a study guide on their website (which I discovered from a link provided on Facebook) and before I bought my tickets online I saw a warning. Even if I call the box office to purchase tickets, they are usually so friendly and full of information they could have told you the show is not appropriate for all audiences. We are all entitled to our opinions but do the research....especially if you know nothing about what you just paid to see! Lastly, I appreciate TUTS for not doing ALL "family friendly" shows. Non-stop Disney-esque shows would be depressing.

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Alex, i think her research went past high school musicals on YouTube. i will try to find her sourcing and send it to you to check out for yourself. i think it was taken from news footage of the time period in the country itself. As to Hitler salutes, my recollection of the "heil" and the research we did for it in SOUND OF MUSIC reflected a flat hand, palm down. Did i miss those moves in watching MISS SAIGON?

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also, i just wanted to note, the Bushes did not seem too embarassed when they greeted the cast backstage; in fact, they seemed to love the show.

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Agreed, the so called "Hitler" hand- is a fist. And yes- the choreographer did tons of research. So did the director.

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about the "Sacred Bird" ending....the writers have expressed their druthers:

http://musicals.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=50799

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The first act made us very uncomfortable. I read a warning of PG-13 when I purchased tickets. Wow! I thought it was too much. It insulted the intelligence of the audience. Do we really need to see that much to understand prostitution? I don't think so! The rest of the play was very enjoyable.

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My first visit to Sarofim was fabulous. Great cast of very talented artists, simple but effective sets (save for the helicopter - wow) and great music. I'll admit the bar scenes were a bit awkward for a Valentine's date but we got over it.

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Ok my bad. It's not exactly Hitler hand. But still, it's not the correct hand we use to salute Ho Chi Minh. I hope u guys do more research on the actual history then.

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I have to agree with several others that have provided feedback so far. 1) This was the first show that I have walked out on…ever. My family and I were gone at the intermission. 2) The bar scene sexuality was vulgar and crude and, in my mind, completely unnecessary. Some have written that it was needed to portray the life of a prostitute. I recall the brothel scenes of TUTS’ Jekyll & Hyde which relayed the same prostitution portrayal in a more impactful manner AND without the R-rated acting. 3) I saw no warnings of what was to come. 4) My family has season tickets and we will rethink our purchase of season tickets for the next season. 5) The new item that I haven’t seen written about is that it was very hard to clearly understand the actors. We were at a Sunday matinee. Whether it was the accent of the actors or the voice/music mixing, we couldn’t understand half of what was being said. Finally, both my wife and I have seen Miss Saigon before and this production seems to be way far off the mark from the classic production. While I understand the need to keep it fresh, this TUTS production failed miserably to entertain.

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hey Alex, i think it's GREAT you are so interested in the research's accuracy. It's really refreshing to find another viewer, like many on here, who think carefully about what they are seeing, and can, say, perceive the difference between turn-of-the-century British working-class prostitutes and that of 1975 Vietnam peasants in a war zone. if you will e=mail me roy@tuts.com i will try to put you possibly in touch with the choreographer, whose research (while accessible on YouTube, not limited to that) might inform your thinking more. At least maybe she will share her sources so you can see for yourself. Thanks again for your open mind and allowing that others might have a different, equally valid, point of view than yours.

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I have to agree with Amy and others concerning the opening Bar Scene. This was totally inappropriate and disgusting. I attended with my wife, her sister and husband and a female friend of ours. I was so embarressed with the excessive sexuality displayed by the actors in the bar scene. None of us in our party was preparred for this and had we known, we would not have attended. We (all five of us are season ticket holders) are disappointed in TUTS for allowing this type of performance. I don't know about the others in our party, but my wife and I are strongly NOT considering our renewal for 2011-12 tickets. There were children in attendance and if I were their parents we would have left. The couple sitting behind us did leave during intermission and did not come back. We considered it - now I wish we would have. Shame on TUTS, if the Board of Directors thought this was a family performance then the Board of Directors should just go to PORN show and get their kicks that way. As far as my support financially I'm considering to STOP!

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While TUTS is known for family fare, it is not ALL we offer. Next year's season's announcement will have some further language to let subscribers make informed choices, as well as some options for how to still subscribe if some choices are not your particular cup of tea. TUTS has been working hard on listening to both subscribers and single-event audiences in this regard, and we hope you will consider our offerings accordingly. However, should you not find our fare to your liking, there are many good venues in town that might offer what you'd prefer (AD Players leading the list), and your good subscription seats may then be available for other patrons who find our list more diverse. Of course, should we offer an event that DOES fit your particular taste, then you are free to purchase it as a stand-alone. All the ticket revenue Houston generously "loans" TUTS, whether by subscription (where the consumer saves money) or by single-event (where the cost is slightly higher) also supports our Education & Outreach initiatives, which you can read more about here http://www.tuts.com/Education/tabid/70/Default.aspx. For us, unlike the other series in the Hobby Center, we are not just "selling shows" but investing in the community. As such, we hope to offer things for the families in Houston, but also for those viewers who like a bit more variety in season choices.

New Blood

Open up them seats.... get some new blood in there. You have my support.

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I appreciate TUTS bringing more diverse content to the stage, especially those with stories from other cultures that are vibrant parts of Houston's International landscape. Musical theatre is often a misunderstood creature...all stories set in the musical format don't have happy endings and may have storylines that include parts of history/culture that show times of cultural/personal transformation (not always squeaky clean). Please continue to have family shows AND shows that are more diverse...that's how you continue to grow and prove that this artistic company respects all stories of our shared human experience....

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The show was simply amazing! Every piece of it was amazing! It was my first time seeing this show and I loved it! I actually spoke to people that were on their third time seeing it here in Houston! I do just have to say that people who are complaining about the bar scene need to calm down. I'm sure you have seen stuff much worse on tv or in the movies and maybe you should really do some research next time. Miss Saigon was never advertised as a family friendly show and you shouldn't assume that those are the only kind of shows TUTS does. I mean, did you see the poster? It was of a sad woman and her child. Even the colors they used were dark. With that said, I want to thank TUTS for bringing in such wonderful shows and I cannot wait for the announcement of next season, and I WILL be renewing my orchestra seats!

Crybabies...

OMG what a bunch of whiners. Listen if you can't handle a little skin or language then don't go ruining it for those of us who can. That's right... If your so offended then JUST STAY HOME! Grab your Maloxx and mothballs and curl up in front of your TV. I hear PBS is running an exciting mini-series on "The making of chesse".

BRAVO, TUTS! BRAVO!

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I have to respectfuly disagree with the critical comments regarding the bar scene. The very point of the vulgarity is that those women sold every piece of themselves in hopes of a better life. The contrast between the vulgarity and the obvious heartbreak of that night's "Miss Saigon" and her girls was the power of the entire scene. As another comment stated, even the most rudimentary search beforehand would have noted the story includes sex, language, war, abandonment, etc. It's not the responsibility of TUTS to watch out for our children and other sensitive souls- it is ours.
Regarding the show...absolutely unbelievable. I was entranced from the opening scene forward, and absolutely HEARTBROKEN by the end! I knew in advance what the story was, but not how powerfully it would affect me. This cast is amazing and had me in stitches (the Engineer) and tears (pretty much everyone else). Bravo, TUTS, for another amazing choice. Thank you for bringing these wonderful shows to us.

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It saddens me to think someone would let a few "real life" situations be cause enough to walk out of what I thought was an amazing show. I'm stunned.

Those people missed out on something special.

Looking forward to your new season!

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I saw Miss Saigon on Sat. It was as wonderful as the last time I saw it. I was very disappointed that Kim's final song was cut. It is so moving when she sings "good bye" to her son and kills herself. The death scene was too short. Everything else was perfect.

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OUTSTANDING !!!!!!

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I was so shocked at the brothel scene. These actors groped each other constantly for way too long. We often bring our older children to these plays. If I would have known it was a rated R play we would not have gone ourselves. We will be very guarded in the future to attend a play that we aren't familiar with. I hope that you would choose your productions with better taste and let your audience know when you stoop so low to allow this kind of presentation so we can choose not to come.

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I saw this in New York a long time ago and then at the Arena Theater in Houston. Some changes were definitely made to the play. Yes, it was much more explicit and left Kim's last song off. it also moved the part where Kim was left behind to later in the play which I don't think was a good move - but that is just my opion. Bottom line - I still loved the play and would go again!

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I'm really surprised & shocked at all the critical comments about the content. The average soap opera on TV has as much sexual content on any given afternoon as this show did. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, considering the explicit nature of so many TV shows, movies & plays, I would have thought that people who are this sensitive to adult situations would research all entertainment options thoroughly before buying tickets. Personally, I thought the show was incredible & actually saw it 3 times. It brought back so many childhood memories of the news coverage from 1975...those helicopters leaving the American Embassy in Saigon, the angish of returning young soldiers, the hardships of those left behind. Thank you TUTS for a great production.

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I'm honestly surprised at the critical comments about the content in the show. Having never seen Miss Saigon before, I was slightly shocked at the bar scene at the beginning of the performance. However, I think if you are considering taking your children to see the performance, you need to do research on the subject. While TUTS could have warned for "suggestive themes" or whatnot, it is YOUR job as a parent to be aware of what your child will be seeing. You wouldn't blame the movie theatre for a Rated R movie - why should you blame TUTS for you lack of information?

Research goes a long way.

To begin with, Miss. Saigon has always been an adult musical. Where people were informed this was a "family friendly" show is beyond me. A simple search to Wikipedia on the show informs you that the show begins with prostitutes, and later insinuates the woman continues with the prostitution to support her child. It begins with this, and ends with Kim's suicide. Where in there did people get the idea that this was a show for CHILDREN? I hope, for the people that walked out, and for the people who have been complaining about the performance, that you learned a good lesson. ALWAYS review a performance before you attend, whether it be a movie or a musical.

As for the review itself: I think TUTS did a magnificent job with the entire performance. The set and choreography were beautiful, and the actors were amazing. I drove from Oklahoma City to see the performance, and I was not disappointed!

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I loved this production. I saw it when it was at the Wortham Theater and I think I enjoyed it just as much. I do think people need to get ovet the bar scene. If you didn't know ahead of time what the story line was about...shame on you. This is what the whole play is about...selling sex in Viet Nam. Then the prostitutes couldn't care for most of the children after the Americans left. It was their dream to come to America.

You see a lot worse on tv and MOST parents let their children watch it! And if you did take your child to this play, then this is a good time to open up the discussion about what happened over there and also about what a prostitute is. By 10 years old most kids know about sex anyway.

I took my mother to this play and she is 81 and it didn't bother her to see this. She also enjoyed this production a lot.

TUTS...Keep them coming!! I lved it!!!

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Both my date and I thought the play was outstanding. We were not mortified, repulsed or disgusted by the bar scene. It honestly dipicted the times and perhaps the times of any war. This is not the type of show that we usually attend though I have season tickets for TUTS, Broadway Across America and Masquerade. However, it created a lot of discussion on our way home after the play. I would be delighted to see it again.
By the way, I keep seeing mentions of a study guide. How does on get copies of it. You have to understand that my date has copies of the Playbill for every play we've seen and we would both like to see the study guides.

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I loved this production. I saw it when it was at the Wortham Theater and I think I enjoyed it just as much. I do think people need to get ovet the bar scene. If you didn't know ahead of time what the story line was about...shame on you. This is what the whole play is about...selling sex in Viet Nam. Then the prostitutes couldn't care for most of the children after the Americans left. It was their dream to come to America.

You see a lot worse on tv and MOST parents let their children watch it! And if you did take your child to this play, then this is a good time to open up the discussion about what happened over there and also about what a prostitute is. By 10 years old most kids know about sex anyway.

I took my mother to this play and she is 81 and it didn't bother her to see this. She also enjoyed this production a lot.

TUTS...Keep them coming!! I lved it!!!

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I have seen Miss Saigon several times before in Houston and in other cities. I knew the story and the music very well. I enjoyed this production and will be back for future shows. However, I was disappointed by the overuse of the f-word and I felt the bar scene was so explicit that it was a distraction from the story that was being told and a distraction from the music which to me is the most important part of the show. I think the cast was amazing and i was moved by their performances. As someone who has the soundtrack and loves the lyrics I didn't care for the changes that were made to the lyrics and I think leaving out Kim's last song was a mistake. We drive 3 1/2 hrs one way to see these productions and we will be back but ask TUTS to consider staying closer to the original lyrics in future shows

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I have seen Miss Saigon before and loved it every time - until this performance. The coarseness of this show was unnecessary. If this is the directing that TUTS now thinks is appropriate for a show, they have lost me as a patron. Most shows, even this one, can be done in a way that understates the "reality" of the sexuality of life. It takes more EFFORT to pull that off, but it makes for a better show, that more people can enjoy. I left feeling angry, rather than satisfied after this show. TUTS needs to rethink their portrayals that could be coarse, or could be have that understated. There was plenty of talent on stage to have put on a fine show here, but the coarseness of both language and postures ruined it for me. I don't think I will be back. I would not attend this show again for FREE.

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here is the link to the study guides, which TUTS publishes on line for parents, families, and teachers. Individuals may also enjoy the research that goes into such work. Thanks for asking.

http://www.tuts.com/Images/SeasonShowDocs/MissSaigon_StudyGuide.pdf

TUTS website does have a search engine, but i will admit finding the Study Guide using it is challenging. i am happy to speak to the webmaster about changing that. Study Guides are generally found on the main "show" page of each title, and are available generally in the late summer/early fall of each new season. One other aspect of TUTS education and outreach is the employment of summer college interns, sponsored by a corporation, that help us prepare such guides for the upcoming slate of shows.

As for the "changed" lyrics and changed ending song, kindly see above my link provided to a forum about the evolution of the MISS SAIGON score at the hands of its creators, not TUTS. If you listen to various recordings, you will hear slight changes. We used several cast members from several authorized productions by the licensers, and our own production was authorized by the original writers and the current licensers. If any changes caught your ear, you are best to take it up with those folks, who own and control the copyright of the piece as it now exists. Thanks!

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I enjoyed seeing Miss Saigon two weeks ago. I have been proclaiming it "my new favorite". The actors all put their hearts and souls into their performances. I was caught up in the storyline. I would gladly go see it again.

I have enjoyed the variety of the shows. Also, I look forward to what TUTS will bring next season.

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Attention prudes: If you can't handle this show, you'd better stay away from: A Chorus Line (Pulitzer Prize winner that covers molestation very openly among other adult themes), Avenue Q (Tony-winning best musical that is an "adult" Sesame Street), Spring Awakening (warning - nudity on stage!!!), etc. Oh, and we'd better cancel South Pacific - it's racist. And while we're at it, let's not do The Sound of Music or Cabaret again because there are Nazis in it. One of the things that makes this story work is its realism - without that, it's not as powerful. You probably want to edit all the violence out of Schindler's List. Let's make it a Disney movie.

If you don't like the show, fine. But to say it's porn and not art? Please educate yourself a bit more before using such labels. If you don't know what a show is about, perhaps a little research before buying tickets is in order. Clearly you are able to get on the internet to b*tch AFTER THE FACT. Try Google.com next time before you start shooting your intellectually-challenged mouth off.

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Couldn't agree with Chris more. All the babies should stay home and drink their bottles.

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This performance was so incredible that I still have visions of it! Thank you, TUTS, for presenting such a culturally, ethnically diverse performance & willing to take the risk of portraying the reality of war and passion of love. Please continue offering diverse performances and do not let any kind of censorship prevail over the wonderful art that is created by the teamwork of creative minds wiling to take risks. Even though I'm kinda prudish & the bar scene made me a bit uncomfortable, I think that shows you how well the musical was done (a real scene like that would make most people uncomfortable). Those people who bashed the musical or left early because of such scenes and adult language, do you do the same when you see movies or TV shows? Your really missed out! If you have kids, please do your research. There's plenty of info online.
Every voice, ensemble, music, & scene was beautifully done! I laughed & cried throughout the performance - any show that makes me feel all kinds of emotion is special! We have not been season ticket holders, but we plan to be after seeing Miss Saigon & Spring Awakening (& hearing about Sound of Music and Mary Poppins - good for the kids & us). It's also so wonderful that you support the community through your education efforts! Thank you, TUTS!

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We loved it!! For those who took their children and were "horrified" DO YOUR RESEARCH. This was not a play for children!!! This was a reality in Vietnam. This play was done superbly and we think it is a story that needs to be told. We have seen it twice.
Thank you TUTS!

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