My favorite WICKED memory was that after "Defying Gravity" finished and the house lights came up for the intermission, I turned around to see a 6 year old girl sobbing, she was terrified that Elphaba and flown to the top of the proscenium and was completely inconsolable. The thing that always bothered me the most were the ignorant people that would watch the first act and then leave at intermission because the show wasn't "WIZARD OF OZ' enough for them...
Thanks, Wicked, for getting me into theatre and also convincing me to start reading more mature books at a young age. (I think I was twelve when I read the Gregory Maguire novel for the first time.) Here's to 5,000 more!
"Was uns befreit, das muss stärker sein als wir es sind." -Tanz der Vampire
Saw the 3rd or 4th preview. I was besotted with the McGuire book, and took that version of the story into the Gershwin. I still stand in awe of the novel's artistry and full throttle use of imagination. It's feminist, sociopolitical and both disturbing and heartbreaking, devoid of sentimentality. To this day, when I hear any snippet of the score, tonally 180 from McGuire's dark fable, romantic though it may be, the novel and much of its fully formed world are conjured for me, and that's the show's greatest gift.
"I'm a comedian, but in my spare time, things bother me." Garry Shandling
Greatest video that has ever been made was the white pants competition between Aaron tveit and Norbert Leo butz.
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Cupid Boy2 said: "While Wicked isn't the most beloved show around here, it will always hold a special place in my heart. It was my gateway to the world of theatre about seven years ago, and I hate to think how many wonderful memories I would've missed out on had this show not shown me the beauty of the stage."
This. Same number of years and all. I saw Wicked at 17 with my theatre studies class and it honestly changed my life. If not for Wicked I would not have seen the countless amazing shows, concerts, etc. that I have seen; I would not have known about let alone met performers who are now my favourite singers and actors; I would never have met certain friends; I would not have gone to New York last year; I would, however, have a lot more money in my bank account!
After revisiting the show last year, after seeing many, many other shows, I will readily admit that it is far from perfect, but its ability to get young people into the theatre is incredible.
Not my favorite, either, but I don't hate it. My favorite moment was watching my then 10 year old son as he delighted in the show, one he didn't really want to see in the first place (his sister's choice). For him, it was magical.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
i admit to tearing up when the song 'For Good" is sung near the end of the second act...then the musical got me emotionally...it was a fun show but very forgettable until that moment for me ...anyway
my count is that the 5000th show will be the wednesday evening performance on october 28th
if someone went to the box office, they could probably ask and find out for sure, or maybe the current elphaba or glinda may fb or tweet about it in advance
This week! I read a Winnie Holtzman interview recently that confirms the 5,000th show will be Wednesday, October 28. But is it the matinee or evening performance? Can anyone enlighten me?
BroadwayConcierge said: "This week! I read a Winnie Holtzman interview recently that confirms the 5,000th show will be Wednesday, October 28. But is it the matinee or evening performance? Can anyone enlighten me?
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see reply 38.
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)