About a year or so ago, I was looking for a novel to read and came upon a very interesting book by Gregory Maguire. It was called Wicked, and it was a work of fiction that retold the story of The Wizard of Oz from the perspective of the Wicked Witch of the West. Not for children, Maguire weaves a tale of fantasy, love and politics that turns the classic story on it's ear. It's a fantastic tale that will not allow you to ever think of Dorothy, the Tin Woodsman, Glinda or Elpheba (our green heroine from the west) in the same way again.
Late last year, the novel was turned into a live musical production, and it is a hit on Broadway. I bought the Wicked: The Musical Soundtrack, and now the entire family can not wait to see the musical when it tours close to our area! The story has been rewritten somewhat to make it more "family friendly", as well as far more concise than what is presented in the book. Nevertheless, the songs are catchy and the characters are quite engaging.
Pick up a copy of the soundtrack. I'll let you know how the play is once I see it, though it probably won't be until the fall when the production tours Dallas. If you have seen it, please let me know your thoughts!
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April 9, 2005 01:15 PM
id just like ot say Wicked is an AMAZING musical
April 18, 2005 08:53 PM
The best musical i have ever seen. I saw it on broadway when it just came out and can't wait to see it again. the last time i was in NY i was going to see it but ran out of time. If enyone ever is in the city or has a tour near by it is a must see for all ages. Im looking forward to taking my neice to see it next year!
May 3, 2005 06:56 PM
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May 3, 2005 06:58 PM
hey ya'll!! this is goobey....most people make fun of my name-so don't it hurts my feelings....I AM DOING A PROJECT ON THIS MUSICAL!!! and what i know about it is amazing!! i am playing the part of glenda the nice witch fairy peson...i get a magical wand!! can't wait to record our scene from the play!!!
May 21, 2005 06:09 PM
Yes i would like find out how you become a back stage crew member for shows like these .. i am a major part of my schools tech crew and i run lights and sounds .. if any one could email me any information i would be greatful
June 18, 2005 11:13 PM
excuse me.
you spelled ELPHABA wrong.
elphaba
not
elpheba. thank you very much. that just happens to be my name.
July 1, 2005 03:11 AM
I saw this play when i was in NY on a trip with my school theatre. I never thought there was a play about it till i went there and i only read half the book befor that so i was pretty clueless going into the theater and so were some of my friends. we all made a pact that we wouldn't by anything till we knew if we liked it or not turns out i loved it and would have boughten everything behind the counter! It is now one of my most favorite plays and can't wait to see it when it comes here
July 21, 2005 01:28 AM
Amazing Musical!!! You are going to have a blast when you see this.
September 5, 2005 03:50 PM
Wicked is the best musical ever. I got the soundtrack and started listing to every day. if you ever get the chance to,go see it.
September 9, 2005 08:20 PM
I bought the soundtrack to Wicked a couple days ago, and thought that Idina Menzel was the best actress on Broadway just by her voice! I thought i would be able to see her preform for my birthday and travel all the way from Georgia to New York to see Wicked on my birthday, but then i found out all but one or two of the cast members had changed, including Idina, and was devistated. I origionally had two dreams. One was to see Idina play Elphaba, and the other, which i still might be able to do, is to actually be Elphaba in the musical Wicked someday.
And Idina, if you're out there, I think you're a WONDERFULL singer and actress and I hope I can see you preform soon.
September 25, 2005 01:09 AM
Wicked is the best musical I have ever seen. Stephanie J. Block has an unearthly voice. Man, she is SOOOOOOoo good!
A new Wicked Fansite has appeared. It's really good too. www.WitchesOfOz.com
the forums are open too! www.witchesofoz.com/forums
November 9, 2005 06:51 AM
One Goobey to another - from the UK. Ours is an unusual name, and I would be intersted to know something of your ancestors.
November 9, 2005 03:39 PM
Im going to see Wicked! in NYC in april with my school and can't wait! I read the book last year and I have the cd to. I to was dissapionted that India was no longer in the cast but i heard she was making the movie RENT since she was part of that orignal cast too.
November 12, 2005 11:32 AM
I saw Wicked on October 5th, it was AMAZING!! I couldn't stop thinking about it!! I'm going to see it again on January 10th. Shoshana Bean is WONDERFUL!!!! She has an incredible voice!!
January 31, 2006 11:36 AM
I am actually doing this for a project..the history of it and everything..I first read the book and I have to see the play
April 25, 2006 09:13 AM
hey, just wanted to tell all you fanatics incase you didnt know that Idina Menzel is coming over to play Elphaba to open the show when it opens in London! my friends brother is playing one of the monkeys so thats how i know!!
May 19, 2008 10:08 AM
My sister and I went to see Wicked on April 18. She bought us tickets for my birthday. It was amazing! If you haven't seen it, you should go!! The singing was incredible!! So before you go, it would be better to compare tickets prices, coz the prices are often sky rocked. I used not to do that before, but now I find it interesting idea and it's FREE!!Here is the link:
http://www.ticketsreview.com/theater/wicked_tickets/
I think this is will interest you!!!!