Gosh, it is quite amazing that "Wicked" is down to an almost 77% gross potential. In previous challenging autumns/winters, it seemed able to withstand box office doldrums. To what degree does this show has built in reserves to deal with tough times? Is it because there are other shows that are more appealing to audience members? (Lion King comes to mind).
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)