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I used to LOVE this show because it was the first time I ever wanted to be on stage with the cast... and then I did it..... Cast requirement wise there are MANY MANY roles for people of all ages and abilities. The main cast is the MacAfees (Mr. & Mrs. MacAfee, Kim, and Randolph -- Kim is considered a female principal), Rosie, and Albert who all sing. Then there are the smaller speaking/singing roles of Ursula, Hugo, Alice, Helen, Nancy, Suzie, Conrad Birdie (An Elvis-type character), Deborah ...

When I saw it over the holidays (Jan 2nd), I got there at 8:30am to stand in line cancellation line for the 3pm matinee. I was 3rd in line as two others were there since 6am. I scored a seat in center orch about 6 rows back. I was telling the people next to me the story and then asked them how they managed to get such good seats...they replied, "our neice is the star". I was sitting next to Idina's family! HA Ok, not celebrities but a pretty cool story! I was at that show, too. That was one a...

I think JLT is perfect where she is. Why switch her when she's getting rave reviews in one role (and I think Glinda is a completely different role than Elphaba. Since JLT is so good at being perky and "blonde" it would be hard for her to drop that to be Elphaba - not to mention weird.) So here's a question for all of you. Do you think one person could swing between both roles? it would take one hell of a talent but I'd love to see one person do both -- well that is.

Thanks for the info. I wasn't sure if it would officially be announced until tomorrow or not... tis very sad. The tech staff at the Gershwin has made their share of mistakes. Every time I go to see the show I notice at least ten major tech mistakes. Very unfortunate. Someone is probably going to lose their job over this.

you guys are so sweet (so much nicer than those cbers...) okay fine, i'll be pj and yes i do EASILY give in to peer pressure