Wicked--the musical - Page 2

AlphaFrog · #16 01-09-2006, 08:14 AM

I want to see it REALLY REALLY REALLY badly. I bought myself the soundtrack a few weeks ago, and I got the sheet music for my birthday. Unfortunatly I don't think it's coming to Charlotte for at least 2 more years.

MysticCat · #17 01-09-2006, 09:44 AM

We were going to drive 5 hours this weekend to see the closest tour, but the tickets went so fast we couldn't get any.

I loved the book -- very thought provoking. one of those you want to be in a book club to discuss.

The musical is lighter -- Joel Gray described it as "Maguc Flute" to the book's "Don Giovanni." But I really liked how the book picked up on little things from Baum's book (which the Judy Garland movie, as much as I like it, really screwed up in some major ways).

SigKapBling · #18 01-09-2006, 02:45 PM

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Originally posted by kk_gphib_01
I have heard fantastic things. I've read the book but have yet to see the musical. I may go see it in Vegas this summer.

Kristin Chenoweth, the original Glinda on Broadway, is a Gamma Phi Beta!

when is it coming to Vegas?!

MysticCat · #19 01-10-2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally posted by SigKapBling
when is it coming to Vegas?!

According to the tour website list of cities, it's not.

kk_bama · #20 01-10-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally posted by MysticCat81
According to the tour website list of cities, it's not.

Yeah, someone told me it was going to be there, and now I'm boohooing because it's not. I would go see it in Fort Lauderdale next month, but tickets are at least $125.

SigKapBling · #21 01-10-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally posted by kk_gphib_01
Yeah, someone told me it was going to be there, and now I'm boohooing because it's not. I would go see it in Fort Lauderdale next month, but tickets are at least $125.

OHH BOOOOOOOOOOOOO I WAS EXCITED!!!

ehh i guess ill just have to freakin go to NYC when i go back to NY this summer ..

stooopid vegas

kk_bama · #22 01-10-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally posted by SigKapBling
OHH BOOOOOOOOOOOOO I WAS EXCITED!!! ehh i guess ill just have to freakin go to NYC when i go back to NY this summer .. stooopid vegas

Yeah, you'd think Vegas would have it, at least for a little while! I mean, they picked up Avenue Q.

MysticCat · #23 01-10-2006, 05:05 PM

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Originally posted by kk_gphib_01
Yeah, you'd think Vegas would have it, at least for a little while! I mean, they picked up Avenue Q.

Vegas made a deal with Avenue Q's producers so that it will stay in Vegas and won't tour.

ms_gwyn · #24 01-10-2006, 05:22 PM

You I find it kinda funny that I got into Wicked via the soundtrack.....of course I got into just after it left LA earlier this year....

I have to wait until it comes to the OC

in order to see it or go to NYC

SigKapBling · #25 01-10-2006, 05:49 PM

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Originally posted by kk_gphib_01
Yeah, you'd think Vegas would have it, at least for a little while! I mean, they picked up Avenue Q.

vegas is kind of behind like that

i shouldnt talk bad, we do have a lot of great shows here ... and most of the touring ones at least stop through.
RENT is on its way here ... april i believe??

kk_bama · #26 01-10-2006, 06:42 PM

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Originally posted by MysticCat81
Vegas made a deal with Avenue Q's producers so that it will stay in Vegas and won't tour.

Yeah, that's what I meant. They picked it up.

kansas13 · #27 01-11-2006, 09:01 PM

Like I said, I saw it on Tuesday and it was unbelievable!! Ana Gasteyer (from SNL) was Elphaba (the Wicked Witch) here in Chicago. She was incredible and has an amazing voice. It was probably one of the best musicals I have ever seen. It was so funny and the songs are so catchy. I can tell you one thing, I will never watch The Wizard of Oz the same way again!! If you are remotely thinking about seeing it I say YES...you will be glad you did!!

GeorgiaGirl · #28 01-11-2006, 11:19 PM

It's amazing. Definitely go if you can. Absolutely worth it.

ARTIC-U-LATE · #29 01-12-2006, 01:08 AM

My girlfriend and I planned a shopping trip to Chicago in Nov. and saw it at the Oriental Theater. It was pretty good. We frequent the theater, and I must say that it runs close to Ms. Sigon(sp?) or something like Rent.

DeltAlum · #30 01-12-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally posted by MysticCat81
Vegas made a deal with Avenue Q's producers so that it will stay in Vegas and won't tour.

Avenue Q is a pretty "different" kind of show, and fits Vegas better than the standard musical.

It's more "adult."

I understand Spamalot will also have an ongoing presence in Vegas -- but will still tour the country with exception of Nevada and California.

Again, like Avenue Q, it is a more "adult" show.

It's good to see that Wicked will make a return engagement here in Denver in 2007. I'll be ready to see it for a third time by then.