It's round one of Wicked with Byron, Sara and Jared.
The first time I saw Wicked was September 24th, 2009. I didn't know the show, and I wasn't really familiar with the music. All I knew was that I hated the book (that's another story) but I had faith that the musical was going to be fantastic.
It didn't disappoint.
Interestingly, Wicked was the first musical that I saw twice in the same run. I had promised two different groups that I would go see it - I was really trusting that it would be a good show. I LOVED seeing the same cast twice and so close together. I loved the chance to watch different people and see different things during the show. One of my favorite things that happened between the shows a prop malfunction. During One Short Day, there was a suitcase that didn't open. It was obvious, but handled well. When I went back to the show a few days later, it did open - there were sunglasses inside.
I know that doesn't sound thrilling, but it was a whole new level of live theatre for me - being able to make those types of observations. It was certainly one of the things I enjoyed most during my Spring Awakening tour of 2011.
It's fitting that this time around, I'll be seeing Wicked twice again. Next week I'll be going with Jill and Lindsay as part of our first season at the Paramount. I'm so grateful that we were able to subscribe to both the 5th Avenue and the Paramount Theatre this year. I really can't even put into words how much I value live musical theatre, and I hope I can continue to support it for years to come.
**Update on 10/29**
The show was amazing! I was super impressed - there wasn't a single cast member we were disappointed with (although we joked that the midwife could've been stronger - because an understudy was on - but really...she was fine). I wanted to add this picture of Sara and me from after the show. I love everything about it - even that it's blurry. What I love most is that it's almost perfect by accident. I sort of threw my hand up and said "this is my hat!" I was joking - but it actually translates! And Sara is lined up perfectly with Glinda. I feel like if actually went back and tried to recreate this again it would NEVER work. :-)
I'm thrilled to be able to see this production again - I go tomorrow night with Jill and Lindsay!
The show was amazing! I was super impressed - there wasn't a single cast member we were disappointed with (although we joked that the midwife could've been stronger - because an understudy was on - but really...she was fine). I wanted to add this picture of Sara and me from after the show. I love everything about it - even that it's blurry. What I love most is that it's almost perfect by accident. I sort of threw my hand up and said "this is my hat!" I was joking - but it actually translates! And Sara is lined up perfectly with Glinda. I feel like if actually went back and tried to recreate this again it would NEVER work. :-)
I'm thrilled to be able to see this production again - I go tomorrow night with Jill and Lindsay!
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