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I'm sorry, I fail to see where anything I said was overly defensive or at all fangirl-y. I was just pointing out that many did find it surprising and that, in my opinion, considering outside motivations for the lack of a nom is not without merit despite the rather dismissive posts to the contrary. That's all. I mentioned Tonya simply because she was brought up in an earlier post (and, for the record, I thought she was fantastic in Caroline- though I think Russell will be the frontrunner). And...

The point was more specifically that Menzel played such a short run deliberately and departed, while the show was obviously still running, and that's something that didn't seem to sit well with some people. Caroline itself ran for such a brief time that Pinkins didn't just open it and leave, so it wasn't the same situation at all. Again, regardless of what you personally thought of Menzel's performance (which was undeniably even stronger in London than New York), the critical and public respo...

Some may not understand the hype re: Menzel, but her notices in London were quite strong and the reception in general for her performance seemed very warm. Thus, her omission is a surprise- though it appears the duration of her run (coming over to open the show and then leaving so quickly) as well as the general backlash toward Wicked were considerable factors. I'm not surprised at Wicked being snubbed, at all. And I'm also befuddled a bit by Mantello's nom. Also noticed Kevin Spacey's name i...

She said in one of the London press articles that she hopes the album will be released in May. I think it's rather tentative, though.

It sounds like it was a fantastic show and quite emotional. Helen Dallimore's speech at the curtain call was lovely and very touching. I'm glad that Idina finally got to do her last show and just as glad she's finished with Wicked as it's time for her to move on to better things. Also, what's the point of posting in a thread like this just to post the same lame, nasty comments? I mean, why bother opening the thread? I don't get it, ridiculous.

I thought then and still think that Chris Columbus was completely the wrong choice to direct the movie. So, so wrong. My feelings haven't changed a bit- I still don't particularly like the film and am certain it could have come out much better (very good, even) in a more-suited director's hands.

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JLT was wonderful as Glinda, so human and so real. And, what a voice. She's taking time away to be with her son- I've heard until he gets school age. And she's flat out said she's not interested in returning to Wicked.

"Worst kept secret in recent memory..." Second worst. The LA Wicked cast was the worst kept. Congrats to them.

Actually, http://westend.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.cfm?thread=919704&dt=18 would be more what you're looking for. And this thread should be deleted anyway. *headdesk*

Variety: http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117931728?categoryid=33&cs=1 By DAVID BENEDICT If it ain't broke, don't fix it. That, largely speaking, appears to be the mantra behind the London production of Broadway's celebrated record-breaker "Wicked." There have been tiny tweaks to Winnie Holzman's book, but the only people likely to notice are the show's devoted fans. Many were at opening night, screaming with happiness the moment the lights went down. But will this supremely American show mak...

More positive: http://www.theatre.com/story/id/3003910 The first glowing one I've seen: http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=12542 ...It has a lot to say about politics, about leadership and power; in our Bush-Blair world there seems to be some nicely ironic statements, about silencing those who speak out. And though it’s on an epic scale with huge sets, effects and costumes, thankfully Wicked maintains its integrity even when succumbing to spectacle – it still feels very intimat...

Flawed, but witches' spell still works First night By Charles Spencer The Daily Telegraph APOLLO VICTORIA DESPITE all my best endeavours, I have never found myself capable of becoming a friend of Dorothy. The much loved 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz gives me the creeps and as Dorothy and her cute male friends wend their way along the yellow brick road, I feel more like throwing up than applauding. Those ghastly Munchkins, the tooth-rotting sweetness of the Good Witch, the ghastly cracker-barrel...

The issues during the NY run were the result of continuing to perform and not giving her voice a chance to rest/heal after being ill. It's not the same situation. I do think it's premature to judge an entire performance off of one brief video. The reports I've heard from people who were there were that her voice has been strong overall, and all of the other performances I've, um... experienced from London sounded significantly better than that. JMO. The video is fun. I love the fight. ETA: Up...

It doesn't. She didn't fly in the matinee yesterday because of an apparent technical issue with the machine. She was ill, and was not going to go on during the evening show, but did end up performing (due to some issue with Kerry Ellis) and did fly. Though, I would imagine, trying to sing that song up on the flying machine while ill would not be a very pleasant experience.

straw, I read on another forum that she was a little freaked but very sweet and stayed and signed for every person there. I don't know about pictures, though (if it's a zoo, probably not...) snl, I've always thought No Good Deed was Idina's best song as well, especially later in the Broadway run (obviously haven't heard this one yet). I don't think Fiyero as a role does much for anyone. I haven't seen one yet who was particularly memorable, even Norbert. Adam Garcia is so hot, though, so at l...

Thanks so much for the reviews! Really appreciate the detail. How was Martin Ball as Dillamond? I've been enjoying his blog so much I have to ask.

Actually, I thought the girl next to Miriam was the one who was wondering what to wear to Idina's party. It did kind of sound like her giggling off camera, though. First encounter with the mysterious Helen Dallimore- she's very cute (and I love that she's not going to play Galinda as an airhead). Adam is welcome to come to my house anytime and do whatever he wants with his clothes off. And Idina was adorable, obviously. Very enjoyable vid this time. And everything is more charming with Britis...

There are a lot of three namers... Jennifer Laura Thompson, Laura Bell Bundy, Melissa Bell Chait

Just a note because it's been referenced several times- Menzel was also in The Wild Party, and in SWIWS (which is even more adult-oriented). The teenybopper (and I mean that more in manner than age) fans are more visible and more vocal, but that doesn't make them the entirety, or even the majority, by any stretch. It's presumptuous to forget she does in fact have a quite substantial "mature" fan base as well. And given the backlash at Idina's popularity, such fans are more inclined (certainly...