When I lived in London when I did 'Wicked' there, everyone…
“When I lived in London when I did 'Wicked' there, everyone told me the audiences might be much more reserved, but I found it was completely the opposite. They jumped to their feet sooner, even more enthusiastically than the New York audiences did, and they were just as warm and as enthusiastic and supportive as New York.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
London audiences were more lively than expected, showing enthusiasm comparable to New York.
In simple terms: London crowds were surprisingly enthusiastic.
Key Takeaway
Expect audience reactions to vary by culture.
Themes
performance
culture
audience reaction
expectations
enthusiasm
Mood
surprised
curious
Type
observational
anecdotal
When to use this quote
- musical theater
- tour planning
- marketing strategies
- audience engagement
Key Concepts
Theatre dynamics
cross‑cultural perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How might your assumptions about a new market affect your approach?
- What can you learn from unexpected audience responses?
A Different Perspective
Cultural stereotypes can mislead expectations about audience behavior.