Arriving at Kansas City Music Hall, parking was as expected - very difficult, but manageable. Upon entering, 15mins prior to the show, people were making their way into the theater, elbow-to-elbow so we stopped at the bar. There should be a sign: "When you buy your $20 cocktail, you will not be able to take it into the theater". There we were, trying to chug a cocktail in front of the open doors where very unfriendly old women were standing guard like gargoyles. We asked for assistance getting to our seats -which we were told which door to go in.
We threw the rest of the drinks away and walked to the doors when unannounced, and with 0 warning, the doors closed. 40+ people were left standing while the gargoyles crossed their arms and said we could go in in 10 minutes. 15 minutes later, they opened the doors. Once inside, we showed our tickets and they instructed us to leave and go in another door (remember the part about already asking?) So we did.
We finally found our seats.
The show was amazing - truly. The performers were highly skilled musicians and actors and we truly enjoyed it. It was magical.
If you're female, bring a 2-liter. Don't even think about trying to get into the bathroom before, during or after. The line looked like Black Friday had suddenly appeared.
Wicked: 5 stars. KCMH: 3. Staff: 0.
So, we milled around