Ms. Saigon 25th Anniversary: I loved the new production

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New is a relative term here, since the filming of the production was done in London's Prince Edward Theater in September, 2014. Showing it one time only in US theaters is what the show's producer calls the greatest Broadway teaser, referring to the show's theatrical opening at the Broadway Theater in Manhattan in March, 2017. It is a breathtaking and tragic love story of the United States' mistake of interfering in the civil war in Vietnam. Rather than dwell on the plot though, let me say that Philippine born Jon Jon Briones, as the so called Engineer/fixer, bar and brothel runner in Saigon, stole the show. His facial expressions, gestures and wonderful voice made him the focal point (almost). I say that because the woman star (as Kim) is Eva Noblezada, a twenty year old San Diego native who is beautiful, a great actor and sings like an angel. She plays the role originated by wonderful Filipina actor/singer Lea Salonga. There are many other notable actors and performances, but this is getting too long. I will say that there is a CD of the music available by this cast. Even better, after the Broadway opening, at some point, a DVD of the film I saw last night will be available.