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‘Wicked’ Opening Night at Bass Concert Hall
“Wicked” fans were out — loud and proud — for opening night at Bass Concert Hall on Thursday.
Thomas and Karen Smith
Technically sold out for its entire three-week run, “Wicked” ranks up there next to “The Lion King” and “The Phantom of the Opera” for big Broadway bangs in Austin. We can thank the uncluttered Bass Concert Hall calendar for that. (Another blessing from the Long Center.)
Sheila Oshner and Laura Mackey
The audience embraced all ages and backgrounds. No niche musical this. And for good reason.
Andrea and Ashley Murillo
The songs soar, the story bubbles and the characters deepen as the musical, based on Gregory McGuire’s richly textured novel, develop.
Jay Boisseau and Nina Dandachi
Some minor sound difficulties and a seat to the extreme of house left didn’t ruin the opening night for me. I’m looking forward to the formal reviews like everyone else.
Summer Rydel and Michael Coffey
But if I were a critic, my review would be pretty gushy for this old-fashioned musical that manages to feel contemporary, using 19th-century stage technology to look 21st Century. Or at least magical.
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By Michael Barnes
August 16, 2009 2:05 PM | Link to this
The formal reviews came out the same day (Friday) as this post on austin360.com's arts blog. Ran today in print. Glad to help, Michael
By tallbeartx
August 16, 2009 10:32 AM | Link to this
"I’m looking forward to the formal reviews..." Well, so am I, and I can't seem to find one anywhere. Was there ever an actual review, or is it waiting for the run to be over?