Did Wicked go through alot of Problems before it opened?
SJB was originally going to play Elphaba, and did play her in come of the workshops. As to why she was replaced, I have no idea. I'm not sure how much RENT had to do with Idina getting the part, because the 2 shows opened on broadway 10 years apart. I personally prefer SJB's voice to Idina's, and was glad to see that she got a chance to play the part on broadway. The songs truly are written for her. Idina's belting is, at least in my opinion, not as powerful and slightly nasal. Which is in and o