Miss Saigon... — Page 2

I was just listening to Miss Saigon last night! I love the music and wish I could see the show again, but only with Will Chase and Lea Salonga. They were absolutely perfect together in those roles.

is "Please" only on the OLC?

as of course the only caucasion character, Kim...

What?

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oops i meant only caucasion woman role..my bad

i've heard Margaret Ann Gates as Ellen... she sounded awesome... also was told she was Christine in Phantom of the Opera in Toronto... anyone seen or heard her??? is she the only Asian woman to play that role (besides the Asian productions) in North America???

eatlasagna - "and is it just me or is the OLC version much slower and more emtional then the CSR?"

They changed the pace of the musical (and some songs) when it was reworked after the recording of the OLC. The London and Broadway productions reflected the rework immediately before it first opened on Broadway in April, 1991. In the Broadway production, you will notice that "Sacred Bird" finale was omitted and replaced with "Little God of My Heart" which was then replaced with the current "Finale."

Saw Margaret as Ellen and she was amazing....more compassionate and emotional vs. the strong-willed style from Ruthie. Both style were different and effective. Margaret also shed tears quite easily so it worked well with the audience.

*updated* - Charlene Carabeo had a chance to play Ellen on Broadway either during matinees or when Maragaret Gates or Ruthie Henshall was out.

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Updated On: 3/8/06 at 06:53 PM