Star Tribune - Somewhat Recommended

"...But Fred Hanson’s stylish, sex-soaked staging had other issues. “Miss Saigon” had an uneven sound mix in the first act, with the orchestra often overpowering the singers. The production got better and clearer in the second half, evening out and becoming more nuanced, even if the narrative remains one where Asia becomes the backdrop for an old Western story."
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Twin Cities Pioneer Press - Somewhat Recommended

"...Is it a good production? In pace and energy, yes, as it flies by at mercifully breakneck speed. But it's so bombastic as to leave you feeling as if you've been shouted at for the better part of three hours. Most of the leads turn up the emotional (and actual) volume to such a degree that even the most tender love ballad is belted and blared at you, full of overwrought imitation intensity. It's as if they believe that this weak material might work if they just yell it at you."
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How Was The Show - Not Recommended

"...Of course I was aware that Miss Saigon was the source of great controversy but a large part of me said, “Gosh, it can’t be that bad.  Can it?”  Well, it can, and it’s a shame that so much talent and so many resources have been expended to serve this play.  I’m glad I saw Miss Saigon; I’ll never go again."
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