Wicked was, well, WICKED!

[RStar]

Saw Wicked tonight. Well done! The story line was very interesting, sets were great, acting and signing top notch. The Pantages is really beautifull.

The only complaint is how poorly prepaired they are for intermission. I don't think 1/4 of the people who wanted to got to use the restroom or got served refreashments.

We also got to see some of the Hollywood sights we've never had time to see. The Hollywood Entertainment Museum, see a movie at the Chineese Theater, and had lunch at the Pig 'N Whistle. We made a day of it.

If you haven't seen Wicked yet, I'd recomend it. If you have, what'd you think?

[lashbear]

We went to see "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf" with Kathleen Turner, and we got tipped off by a patron that you can order and pay for intermission drinks before the show, then your drinks are just waiting at the side of the bar covered with a napkin with your name.

Saved a LOT of time in a show of 3 hours with only 2 10-minute intervals !

BTW: I'm GREEN with envy over Wicked. I so wanted to see it, but time didn't permit. I hear it's "Popular".....

[flippyshark]

I saw the touring production of Wicked in Tampa about a month ago. I couldn't be happier with the one short day I spent watching this wonderful show. Also, once Elfaba let her hair down, I was surprised at just how fetching a green woman can be.:D

How long is it playing at the Pantages? If I find myself in town, I would certainly go again.

[Betty]

I'm so jealous. That is all.

[Capt Jack]

I'm so jealous. That is all.

that would make two of us. :(
missed my opportunity to see it here in SD...mostly because I wasnt in line at 3am the day they went on sale.

[innerSpaceman]

I enjoyed Wicked very much. But when I recently saw it again, though it was a treat to visit the gorgeous Pantages, I was struck again with how really weak I find the second act.

A paucity of songs and plot ... just a lot of wrap things up, isn't-it-cute how we tie in with The Wizard of Oz, and three tiny song lyrics to incidate any sort of change from completely sympathetic Elphaba to anything even remotely resembling the Wicked Witch of the West.

Perhaps the point of the musical is that Elphaba is not Wicked ... but that's not the point of the novel, where she does decidedly become true to the name of the piece and her infamous reputation in pop culture.


Also, though I can understand why a musical would not want to add a bunch of characters in the second act ... considering there was sooo much of the story cut from this section of the tale, and the most interesting parts at that ... I find it especially disappointing that the the post-intermission show was so threadbare.



That said, the show is very entertaining. The costumes are marvelous. And, now that I purchased the CD in the lobby, I can't get the songs out of my head.

[Kevy Baby]

My only addition is that the first 5 minutes were a little weak (I remember thinking "oh, this is going to be long and tedious"), but then it picked up.

[CoasterMatt]

I've got to suffer through this horrible thing 3 more times before the end of the year, oh... how... TERRIBLE ;)

[Babette]

My only addition is that the first 5 minutes were a little weak (I remember thinking "oh, this is going to be long and tedious"), but then it picked up.
That was my same thought the first time...is it going to be all this gospel-opera? barf! Then it totally redeemed itself. I have seen it 3 times now.

What is This Feeling?, Not That Girl, and Defying Gravity are my favorites. And of course who doesn't like Popular. Amazing show. It is the top played album on my iPod. Iti s great for roadtrips, vacuuming and working in the classroom.

Was your Fiero totally adorable? He usually is.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I have yet to see it. I doubt it's something I'd see by myself. I really don't like Wizard of Oz (Hides) so I doubt I'd like this much.

Pantages is a beautiful theatre. I saw Les Miz there. 2nd row balcony. Amazing stuff.

[RStar]

I have yet to see it. I doubt it's something I'd see by myself. I really don't like Wizard of Oz (Hides) so I doubt I'd like this much.
You know, I bet someone who is familiar with the storyline but doesn't like the Wizard of Oz would still like this show. It pokes fun at the original movie, pays homage to the original book, and is in it's self a stand alone story (for the most part).

I did fail to mention that the one week part was the second act. All of the "WOW" and eye-poping special effects are done and over by the first act. But then again, the story does have to become more somber and dark as Elphie becomes the Wicked Witch.

[RStar]

We went to see "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf" with Kathleen Turner, and we got tipped off by a patron that you can order and pay for intermission drinks before the show, then your drinks are just waiting at the side of the bar covered with a napkin with your name.

Saved a LOT of time in a show of 3 hours with only 2 10-minute intervals !
But do they give you a fast pass for the bathroom? That's what I want to know....

[Not Afraid]

I'm not much of a fan of "current Broadway style" and I really liked Wicked. I also really like Mary Poppins. Just don't start inviting me to any Andrew Lloyd Webber productions. ;)

[Prudence]

You'll find NA and I at the Fosse revival.

[CoasterMatt]

JAZZ HANDS!!! JAZZ HANDS!!! GET THOSE FINGERS EXTENDED, PEOPLE!!

[Not Afraid]

I could watch this over and over and over........ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-63pyLPVjk)

[CoasterMatt]

Thanks for that, NA!

I'm gonna have some really funky dreams tonight :D

[flippyshark]

Sweet Charity, great stuff. Molly Ringwald was just in town starring in it. I didn't go, but I'll rewatch the movie anytime.

[ozron]

I missed "Wicked" when it came through Portland. I was onstage at the time.

Story of my life.

[RStar]

I could watch this over and over and over........ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-63pyLPVjk)

Groovy, man! You don't see guys dancing in 3 piece suits any more.......:(

[Clara]

Groovy, man! You don't see guys dancing in 3 piece suits any more.......:(

You don't see guys in 3 piece suits PERIOD!

[Kevy Baby]

You don't see guys in 3 piece suits PERIOD!It's tough to find three piece suites anymore (but then, maybe I shouldn't be buying my suites from Walmart).