i want to remember this moment, always
When I walked into the theatre last night there was a slight moment of panic at seeing the "At This Performance" sign behind the one listing the cast members, especially since Julia was expected to perform this weekend. False alarm. The change was for the Witch's Mother, not Elphaba. I'm not positive, but I think I released a huge sigh of relief at that point. A big ol' grin spread across my face, too.
My seat - amazing. Twelve rows back and dead center. Although I was closer on Sunday afternoon, this seat was better simply because I was in the middle and had a solid view of everything ... and didn't have to see the mechanics behind "Defying Gravity," which kinda took away from the moment.
Julia's best performance of the night was definitely "The Wizard and I." Hands down. Words cannot accurately describe how intense and powerful her singing was, especially on that last note. She was thisclose to getting a standing ovation and I honestly didn't think the applause was ever going to end. I'd go so far as to say her version was far more incredible than Idina's version on the cast recording. "No Good Deed" was great, too. Actually, she was pretty scary (a good scary) during it.
I have to admit that I enjoyed Victoria Matlock's "Defying Gravity" better, but it's no fault of Julia's. It had something to do with the balance of the singing and the orchestra. Maybe it was my seat (I was in line with the horns, which were kinda overpowering), I don't know. I did, however, enjoy the actual effect of the scene more this time around because I got a head-on view of the lighting and the smoke and the actors.
There was also a marked difference between Julia and Victoria during the curtain calls. Victoria was positively giddy and excited, whereas you could tell it was something Julia's used to.
A once-in-a-lifetime experience that I won't be forgetting anytime soon. Definitely glad I made the effort to go to the show again and that I splurged for the seat instead of being stuck in the back for standing-room-only. That wouldn't have been nearly as enjoyable, even with Julia performing.
I found out that Wicked's coming to Wharton this time next year and already told my mom that I will make it my mission to get tickets so that she and I can go to it together. She's been teasing me about this sudden obsession but it can all be traced back to her (she got me the soundtrack for Christmas - even though I didn't ask for it - because of my Idina phase). I'm sure she'll change her tune once she has the opportunity to experience the show first-hand.
My seat - amazing. Twelve rows back and dead center. Although I was closer on Sunday afternoon, this seat was better simply because I was in the middle and had a solid view of everything ... and didn't have to see the mechanics behind "Defying Gravity," which kinda took away from the moment.
Julia's best performance of the night was definitely "The Wizard and I." Hands down. Words cannot accurately describe how intense and powerful her singing was, especially on that last note. She was thisclose to getting a standing ovation and I honestly didn't think the applause was ever going to end. I'd go so far as to say her version was far more incredible than Idina's version on the cast recording. "No Good Deed" was great, too. Actually, she was pretty scary (a good scary) during it.
I have to admit that I enjoyed Victoria Matlock's "Defying Gravity" better, but it's no fault of Julia's. It had something to do with the balance of the singing and the orchestra. Maybe it was my seat (I was in line with the horns, which were kinda overpowering), I don't know. I did, however, enjoy the actual effect of the scene more this time around because I got a head-on view of the lighting and the smoke and the actors.
There was also a marked difference between Julia and Victoria during the curtain calls. Victoria was positively giddy and excited, whereas you could tell it was something Julia's used to.
A once-in-a-lifetime experience that I won't be forgetting anytime soon. Definitely glad I made the effort to go to the show again and that I splurged for the seat instead of being stuck in the back for standing-room-only. That wouldn't have been nearly as enjoyable, even with Julia performing.
I found out that Wicked's coming to Wharton this time next year and already told my mom that I will make it my mission to get tickets so that she and I can go to it together. She's been teasing me about this sudden obsession but it can all be traced back to her (she got me the soundtrack for Christmas - even though I didn't ask for it - because of my Idina phase). I'm sure she'll change her tune once she has the opportunity to experience the show first-hand.