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Yeah, I guess its just a matter of taste. I, personally, like both vibrato and straight tone in a voice. Vibrato is just the beautification of a tone and makes it more pleasing to the listener. Same goes with any musical instrument really. Its just a "to each his own" I guess. Some singers love it - some hate it.

Ashley Brown is from my hometown - Gulf Breeze, FL. Look for her as Belle starting in September.

For all of you who saw "On the Record", Ashely Brown who plays Kristen will be the next Belle in "Beauty and the Beast" on broadway starting in September. I knew she would be big. I think broadway will welcome her with open arms. -Guerin

I went to the show/stage door on Tuesday as well. I was so impressed with Jenna. I actually liked how Nessas understudy played the role. But yes, the show was amazing. All of the cast members at the stage door were beyond nice. I felt sorry for the ensemble members because no one really wanted them. I wanted to take Logan Lipton home with me - very nice guy. He talked about how he always tried the lottery for NYC Wicked and never won. So, yeah, the group of teeny bobbers that were at the stag...

So, my friend and I were luky enough to win the lottery for the 2pm show today (Saturday), it was the full cast, no understudies. From someone who has seen Wicked on broadway and now the tour, I can honestly say that I enjoyed this cast as a whole because they actually sang as opposed to trying to out belt eachother. Tee ensemble worked really well together and there was no weak link in the cast. There was one asian girl who has this wig on that looks like a potted plant is on top of her head...

Broadway in Chicago dosen't technically have a "lottery" for shows that come here. However, a few hours before showtime, they do release "Student Tickets" for 25$ and they'll put you whereever they have seats left. I've seen Les Mis twice here and once was in 3rd row and the second was in the 8th - both for 25$. They did this for Sweet Charity as well. But I'm seeing Wicked on May 18th. Looking forward to it! -Guerin

I was a Senior last year and went to state but sadly moved on to a school where its like state competition everyday lol. I was in District One (Troupe 4105). I was in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change at state last year and this year I belive my school brought Runaways as a one act. State was good times :) I hope you had fun! -Guerin

I've heard "rumors" of a few people that I know getting callbacks for Glinda, but not too sure. But I do know that their mixing the cast with people from New York and Chicago. My guess is that the principals will be from New York (al la Ana Gasteyer and company) and the ensemble will be composed of mainly Chicago actors. But all I know is the Ford Theatre is decked out in Wicked posters and greenness. Crazy. -Guerin

Daisy - That was most likely good ole me. I dragged all my friends in our program to go see it because I'm a nerd and I wanted them to all meet Ashley. I don't remember seeing you.. don't hate me! -Guerin

My friend Ashley Brown who I went to High School with is in the show so she was nice enough to treat me to a ticket when it came to Chicago. The show itself isn't anything to brag about but the music is good and the talent is amazing. It's a review show so don't go expecting an amazing plot line. It's nice entertainment for the evening - you'll enjoy yourself. -Guerin

It almost makes me think that they may be going for a Cirque du Soleil(ish) type feel as far as the music and vocalists go. I watched the "behind the scenes" video about it and I don't think this musical will be a "typical" musical at all. Just listen to a few Cirque du Soleil CD's and get a feel for that type of music. Best of luck to you on your audition! -Guerin

My friend actually took this while walking by the theatre the other night -- looks like Chicago is ready for Wicked.

Ok well now everything is coming into place. I'm a Musical Theatre student at Columbia in Chicago and last week a few of my friends went to an open call for "Wicked". I thought it was weird so I went to the equity website to see what it was all about and under the breakdown is said "This is not for Broadway. This is not a tour" and now it makes sence, because it won't be. It will just be here in Chicago and not going anywhere. To add my friends who went to the audition said that they had them...

Well I'm a nerd and went to go see Les Mis again tonight :) I actually got to see Eponines understudy this time. Marissa McGowan went on for Melissa Lyons and I really enjoyed Marissas portraial of Eponine. After she sung On My Own the applause went on for quite a while. But my favorite is still Tonya Dixon - her voice keeps growing on me and I agree that she needs to be on broadway ASAP. Whats the link to that Cafe Les Mis? -Guerin

Well, I did this once and pressed the wrong button and my lovely long review(ish) thing for erased. So here I go again.. Just wanted to say that I'm brand new to the happy little board here. I'm Guerin and I'm currently studying Musical Theatre at Columbia in Chicago. I went to go see Les Mis last night (Wednesday) and was my first time seeing the show. I saw a "school addition" back at home and well.. no comment. I was very impressed with the set, costumes and all that goes with it. I really...