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Review 1 for Behind the Emerald Curtain

4 / 5

Insiders' perspective

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Posted 01/14/2011

by chicagosam

Location:Chicago, IL

While I was a little disappointed that we did not actually go backstage (or even on the stage), this was a great experience and I'm glad I did it. The actors who play Boq and Chistery talked to us in the lobby of the theatre where there were some props, a couple of costumes, a diorama of the set and several masks displayed. They told us about their backgrounds and experience with the show, as well as other general info about the making of Wicked and how the production travels. We then went into the theater to talk a little more about the set and had a short question/answer session. It last one hour. The actors were great - funny and informative. I was glad that I had seen the show before - everything they talked about was more meaningful. However, I saw the show again that afternoon and that was fun too - seeing my two new "friends" perform!

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Review 2 for Behind the Emerald Curtain

5 / 5

Wicked Behind the Emerald Curtain Chicago

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Favorite moment: The whole show. @

Posted 01/14/2011

by bwaymom

Location:Michigan

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This was amazing!!! It really let you see what actually happens when someone decides to "put on a show".
Getting to know how the actors got their job for this show was also very informative.
I hope the powers that be will start doing this show in other cites.

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Review 3 for Behind the Emerald Curtain

4 / 5

Wicked - Behind The Emerald Curtain (Chicago)

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- Tue, Jan 11, 2011 @

Favorite moment: Going into the theater and seeing the Dragon. @

Posted 01/13/2011

by thetinkerbelle44

Location:Chicago, IL

I would highly recommend the Behind the Emerald Curtain before show tour. It was great to be able to see, touch and learn about the props and costumes. I also enjoyed meeting the actors from the show and hearing their personal stories.

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Review 4 for Behind the Emerald Curtain

2 / 5

More behind the curtain please

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Posted 01/06/2011

by bstral

Lead by a few members of the cast this is more of a Q & A session than a behind the scenes tour. Might be nice if you don't know the history and want to know more info about the show, but you might want to just go have dinner before the show instead.

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Review 5 for Behind the Emerald Curtain

1 / 5

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Posted 12/30/2010

by Anonymous

Sorry can not review the event I became very ill and was unable to attend.

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Review 6 for Behind the Emerald Curtain

2 / 5

Interesting, but not worth the money.

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- Tue, Dec 21, 2010 @

Favorite moment: Hearing about the 2 actors' experiences. @

Posted 12/26/2010

by Kaseyella

Not what I expected it to be based on the description when I purchased the tickets. Very misleading. I thought we'd actually get to go backstage, meet more actors, see more props and costumes. I was also disappointed with the small amount of props that were displayed for us to see, as well as there only being 2 costumes to look at.

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Review 7 for Behind the Emerald Curtain

3 / 5

TOO Many People

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Favorite moment: Getting to see and touch the Monkey masks and such. @

Posted 12/26/2010

by rbarry13

Location:Illinois

They allow TOO many people to participate in each of these events. We were so far to the rear as to be unable to see many of the items shown; and to hear some of what was being said. I have a hearing issue and when we went inside the theater - more than half of what was said - I had NO clue what they were talking about - so for me it was almost a waste of money. They should put a limit on the number of attendees - and inside of the theater they should make people SIT TOGETHER MORE - so that everyone can be closer to the people speaking...because they had no microphones for that part - so if you are ten rows back - well, try to hear anything then?!? Just would have been SO much more enjoyable if the group was about half the size / and you could hear and understand EVERYTHING said!

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Review 8 for Behind the Emerald Curtain

3 / 5

Behind did not really reach behind

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Posted 12/25/2010

by bairlythere

Location:Chicago

Nice presentation of inner workings of a major play. Started in Lobby with 2 actors, and a few visual "props". Moved to auditorium for Q & A. Overall "nice", too much empahsis on actors, but they went with audience questions. Disappointed that the behind in the title did not actually mean behind. If you have the time and money is worthwhile, if a stretch then skip.

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Review 9 for Behind the Emerald Curtain

2 / 5

Skip this and just see the musical

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Favorite moment: Wen we finally got to sit down. @

Posted 12/23/2010

by JKail

Location:Chicago, IL

Thought we would get to see more costumes and backstage. Only 2 costumes were on display, along with 4 face masks and a set diorama. There was also a Q&A session with 2 members of the company. Be prepared for lots of standing in a crowd.

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Review 10 for Behind the Emerald Curtain

5 / 5

Get up close to Wicked!

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Favorite moment: Listening to the the enthusiasm and dedication that these actors have to the show and their communication with the tour group. @

Posted 12/10/2010

by costumelady

Location:Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago, IL

This behind the scenes tour is a great way to understand and see the process of the theater from props and scenery to costumes and actors. I am a theater professional myself, working in costuming for over 15 years and was happy to see the attention to detail that the tour guides gave with the presentation. The tour guides were actual actors in the show which is a great way to show the public how much they are dedicated to their craft and the shows elements. You will be able to see props and costumes up close and be able to touch them. Seeing these up close will give you a new appreciation for the amount of work that goes into such a large production. The set model is also available and the actors gave great detailed information about how the set travels from city to city and how the actors depend on particular elements created for them. It is a great tour if you have already seen the show, but if you see the show soon after the tour, you will also appreciate the behind the scenes information. This tour is the only one of its kind that I have attended for a large touring production and gives all the information to the public about the world of theater. For a mere $25, you can get an inside look at this amazing show and meet actors in the process.

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Favorite moment: Listening to the the enthusiasm and dedication that these actors have to the show and their communication with the tour group. @

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Review 11 for Behind the Emerald Curtain

4 / 5

Wicked, Behind the Emerald Curtain

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Favorite moment: Watching for the ball gowns "30 seconds $$$" @

Posted 12/10/2010

by Cathy60031

Great fun to be in the Cadillac, see costumes and have actors tell about the entire production, all aspects. I have a chance to work at the Genesee in Waukegan and had a taste, this filled it out. Thanks

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