Sounds like an AMAZING night. And, I'm sorry, but I'm in the camp of ad libs on the last day being okay.
Not gonna say anything beyond that because... well... this thread is long enough as it is. Congrats to Shoshana, David, Michelle and Rue.
Kay, the Thread-Jacking Jedi
Quando omni flunkus moritati (When all else fails, play dead...)
"... chasin' the music. Trying to get home."
Peter Gregus: "Where are my house right ladies?!"
(love you, girls! - 6/13/06)
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Great show...best performances I've ever seen out of both Sho and David. Super emotional at times, super funny at others. Megan's speech at the end made me cry. She cried more then any of the departing cast members. And as for all the argument about the track suit, I thought it was hilarious, as did Sho and everyone else in the Gershwin. It definitely was a reference to Sho getting sick and missing a show and a half yesterday (and the Wicked Witch curse), because when I spoke to David after the matinee on Saturday he said they were out shopping for a red track suit. I thought he was kidding, but apparently not.
Featured Actor Joined: 4/10/05
Just to clarify some things... which i'm sure will start more arguments *sighs*
Norbert was in row H, and I believe he was with his two daughters.
Shoshana isn't sick, she strained her chords... and her defy gravity was the most incredible thing I have ever heard.
The ghetto dance was 'raise the roof' but done down and not over her head.
The frilly underwear were pink.
Leading Actor Joined: 10/30/05
Oh sad, sad day.
http://wickedthemusical.com/bios-cast.htm
It seems the Wicked people are on the top of their game... the bios are updated already.
When do you think we'll get pictures? My guess is 2, maybe 3 months?
Stand-by Joined: 11/5/05
I was at her last performance as well, and I have to agree with everyone else...her defying gravity ROCKED. What a way to go out with a bang!
Updated On: 1/9/06 at 12:01 PM
Stand-by Joined: 10/9/04
Tuesday January 10th will be a GREAT day for Wicked. New performers in key roles, new takes on each role and one more reason to return to the show. The OBC was missed, this cast will be missed too, but the show renews itself and triggers more topics for theater addicts to talk about. I personally can't wait to witness all this change and see how it works!
What I like best of all about Wicked fans as well is how supportive they are of everyone was ever played the roles in the show. Though they will be missed, they will not be forgotten by ther fans.
Broadway Star Joined: 9/18/04
I like Eden's newer headshot better than her older headshot that she used when she was a standby.
Broadway Star Joined: 9/18/04
On AOL I can still see Shoshana's Listing. .
I'm sure none of the pictures that I have are terribly different from anyone elses...but I posted a few of them on GJ...
http://www.greatestjournal.com/community/no_good_deed/28351.html#cutid1
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
Those of you who are interested in seeing, or those of us that are intersted in reliving, here is Shoshana's final time "Defying Gravity."
I myself did not take this video, but I was sitting in the general area. I can tell from the angle.
One Last Time
Can somebody put a full review on her last show please
Understudy Joined: 6/8/04
Damn. I have to say that i never really warmed up to Shoshana. I never had the desire to see her in Wicked but honestly after hearing that small bit of DG, I am now beyond mad at myself for having missed the chance to witness that. I never heard that last bit of the song done like that and it was jaw dropping. I am now eager to see and hear what many other things she will be taking on, one of which I hope will be recording a cd.
yaaay for the well deserved shoshana loooove :)
Stand-by Joined: 2/25/05
here are a list of shoshana bean videos. the final performance video is on there and a short part of the beginning in which she does a ridiculous riff (which i am stealing).
here ya go: http://www.youtube.com/results.php?search=shoshana+bean
Stand-by Joined: 11/11/04
Of course these videos are illegal, but I must say that I am happy to be able to see parts of the show per internet here in Germany. So it's great that there will be a London production soon. Vocally I love Shoshana, regarding her acting abilities I can't say so much.
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