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Well let us rememeber that this is a chat board full of people's opinions (and while I don't agree, I respect your opinion). Simply because you did not like her voice for this role, doesn't mean that it's not right for Elphaba. I, for one, think that it fits her voice wonderfully (as do many people). I loved Ana as Elphaba, but I prefer Kristy. Many people on this board feel that Eden "screams" her songs and you love her. From where I sat, in the front row, Kristy was giving a beautifully act...

WOW. I was at the show last night (won the lottery, last name called!) and I couldn't disagree more! I thought Kristy was amazing both in acting and singing and I think she brings a great deal of nuance to the character. She hit notes with ease that I've heard other Elphaba's really struggle with. I thought Kate was good as Glinda, but I think she has a way to go in her character development. I also think Heidi is the best Nessarose there is. I agree with you, Telly is wonderful. I read in an...

We won't be disappointed? So it's an african american dorothy? LOL.

Isn't Shoshana contracted for the Wicked Tour during that time period? And as much as I love Shoshana's soulful voice, I really would rather see it cast "traditionally". My opinion.

And I am sure that your "source" at the casting agency is just happy as a clam to know you are posting this information on BWW. I hope she doesn't lose her job thanks to your posts!

And Stephanie's vibrato didn't get on your nerves? Everyone hears things differently I guess.

I just saw her live this past weekend (I'd seen Ana, but only seen Kristy clips on you-know-where). I thought she was magnificant. The vid's do not do her justice.

Hey...is anyone going to this? The Chicago cast of Wicked will present There's No Place Like Home, a cabaret benefit for Habitat for Humanity, Operation Home Delivery, on Monday, November 14th at 7pm at the Park West Theatre (322 W. Armitage Ave.). Both a silent auction and live auction will be held; they will feature Wicked memorabilia such as "Defying Gravity" sheet music signed by Stephen Schwartz, copies of the novels Wicked and Son of a Witch signed by Gregory Maguire, an autographed cop...