• How Miss Saigon Ended Up Becoming One of the Most Controversial Musicals

  • Aug 18 2023
  • Length: 15 mins
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How Miss Saigon Ended Up Becoming One of the Most Controversial Musicals

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  • “Miss Saigon”, a musical that premiered in the West End at the Theatre Royal in September 1989, is about an American male GI who falls in love with a young Vietnamese orphan who works as a bar-girl and as a prostitute. As an immediate hit, Miss Saigon ran for 4,264 performances before closing on October 30th, 1999. However, alongside growing popularity, Miss Saigon has also earned a lot of criticism. In today’s video, we will explore the controversy surrounding Miss Saigon, and why attempts to revive it have been met with both harsh pushback and proponents.
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