As expected, the opera was causing a big stir before it had even opened, and the entire run was almost sold out before opening night. As a result, they allowed audiences in for the rehearsals, and even these were well attended.
這齣戲果然未演先轟動，預售票幾乎一空，彩排時乾脆開放給觀眾，也吸引了許多人潮。