To be fair, to the American ear, they sound similar. Aren't they even classified together? No sense to be offended.
And what exactly were they suppose to google? If the OP assumed it was German, whey would they post to clarify.
To the OP: why do you feel you have to feel anything about the production. I think its impossible to judge foreign productions unless you have an understanding of their culture and history of performance arts -- things are just different.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.