André Rieu Attends "Wicked" in Melbourne

André and Mirusia Backstage of "Wicked"

HE impressed thousands with his nimble fingers last week, but on Sunday night it was Andre Rieu's turn to sit in the audience.
The violin maestro checked out stage show Wicked at the Regent Theatre, along with 10 of his orchestra members.
After the show, Rieu ducked backstage and met cast members, many of whom whipped out their digital cameras and snapped photos with him.
Wicked assistant company manager Robbert Vanderzwaag said the Dutch superstar's arrival created a huge buzz in the theatre.
"Audience members were stopping him in throngs, asking for autographs. A lot of them had been to see his show," he said.
He said Rieu chatted with cast members for more than half an hour after the show.
Among Rieu's biggest fans backstage were the parents of Wicked music director Kellie Dickerson, partner of the late Rob Guest.
They saw his Saturday night performance, with tickets bought for them last Christmas by Dickerson and Guest, and were thrilled to have the opportunity to congratulate him in person. Below, André with cast member Bert Newton. (Article from The Herald Sun)