The set, staging, animatronics, hydraulics, effects, lights, puppetry - everything was superb. It was wild, and exhilarating, and heart-breaking, and scary, and it took your breath away. And then it was all over. They were bowing and I was still so caught up in the action that had just taken place I just sat there slightly dazed in my seat, until Albert stepped forward for his solo bow and I revived enough to jump to my feet and start the audience in a well deserved standing ovation. The puppet horses came out for their audience recognition as well.
I would love to see this again, but I'm not sure I'm ready to be taken on such an emotional ride. Now that the hype has died down somewhat and the holidays are over, they have student rush again - $30 tkts, and I was in the second row. The stage juts far into the audience and gives it an almost theatre-in-the-round type feel, with the action constantly moving around so everything can be seen. And even if you're not a student or don't have a student ID, it is well worth the $60 or $70 something ticket. This show was unlike anything I've ever seen. And one day, I hope to be a part of something just as magnificent.