Miss Saigon

The musical Miss Saigon is currently at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC, and last night we joined a group of neighbors and took in the show from some great seats front and center in the orchestra. It was a good place for us to be, considering our special fondness for the orchestra. You see, my brother Kevin is the conductor. So you must expect some family bias to show through in this review of their production of Miss Saigon.

The MUSIC WAS AWESOME! An obvious product of superior conducting. It was absolutely masterful.

If you’re don’t know the story, think Shakespearian romantic tragedy set in Vietnam during and shortly following the fall of Saigon in 1975. I’m not going to re-tell the whole tale for you here, go see the play, or listen to the soundtrack, and you’ll get the story.

A sad tale, great music, and an especially great conductor. Two thumbs, WAY UP!

Still don’t believe me? Check the Washington Post’s review:
Warner’s ‘Miss Saigon’: Mission Accomplished
The Washington Post, November 12, 2004