How could you possible include a geeky tech angle to WICKED finally showing in Manila this 2014? Well, when everyone else was tweeting and Instagram-ing, the first thing I did was to edit the WICKED (Musical) Wikipedia entry to add Manila, Philippines and the CCP to the list of international shows:
As a fan of the original book by Gregory Maguire (I read WICKED: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West during my college days about a decade ago), I’ve never had the chance to watch the musical so this got me pumped. I’m also glad that one of my blog sponsors (SMART Infinity) is also a sponsor of this major event together with VISA and the Diamond Hotel.
For those wondering, the roles of Elphaba and Glinda will be played by Jemma Rix and Suzie Mathers respectively, of the Australasia cast. It is of note that Jemma Rix has visited the Philippines a week before the press conference because her husband competed at the 70.3 Iron Man in Cebu.
RESERVATION DETAILS:
Exclusive Priority Booking Period
VISA cardholders and Smart Infinity subscribers will be among the first to avail of WICKED tickets at 10% off from August 15 – September 15, 2013.
Purchase your exclusive discounted tickets at any TicketWorld outlet, online or on your mobile at www.ticketworld.com.ph or by calling 891.9999
VISA: Per DTI-NCR permit no 7544 series of 2013.
Smart Infinity: Per DTI-NCR Permit No 9106, Series of 2013.
For Smart Infinity:
Smart Infinity subscribers can visit www.ticketworld.com.ph and enter the promo code (see promo code button-link below) to access the 10% discount. VISA cards must be used to complete purchase.
Smart Infinity subscribers can also call the Smart Infinity Concierge – 6376278 to make a ticket reservation.
On a related note, for non-SMART Infinity subscribers who switch to Infinity they will receive free tickets to WICKED Manila and a 32GB iPad mini.
Last but not the least [umm, dialogue spoilers kinda], my favorite song:
