Ben Vereen will be The Wizard in WICKED and Megan Hilty may be Glinda- Page 2

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 2/14/05 at 9:01pm

i just remember he was called "the benvereen"- real clever and he was some form of cat

[timote316]

Posted: 2/14/05 at 9:03pm

442, you will likely see Sean McCourt in the role. He's great, from what I've heard.

I'd really like to see JLT extend (or at least return to the role at some point). She was just amazing in that role.

[EponineThenardier]

Posted: 2/14/05 at 9:10pm

Zoobalee Zoo, Oh......that brings back memories. Wow.


Oh I hope Angela Lansbury takes over Morrible! Or better yet Judi Dench, that would be kick ass.

[Raggy Q poo]

Posted: 2/14/05 at 9:42pm

Maybe I am dreaming but does anybody know if B en Vereen got in a bad car accident a while back? I heard that from many people but I wasn't sure so if you happen to know; please enlighten me with your knowledge. Thanks.

And if he was, it's great to see he is doing much better because he is a great actor!

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 2/14/05 at 9:44pm

Wow. jonart is so right. Angela Lansbury would be a phenomenal, PHENOMENAL Morrible!

[SWTaffy]

Posted: 2/15/05 at 10:03am

How long will Ben Vereen be the wizard? It's already hard to get tickets. (I specifically looking for a sunday)

[wickedfiyeroofoz]

Posted: 2/15/05 at 10:12am

Morrible:
Angela Lansbury
Bea Arthur

OMG!! Bea Arthur!!! Yes!! Was she ever on broadway?!!?! I Love the Golden girls!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 2/15/05 at 10:22am

wickedfiyeroofoz - not only was Ms. Arthur on Broadway, she was a Tony winner. Please go to ibdb.com and do a search for her name.

And yes, Ben was in a car accident, but has made a remarkable recovery.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 2/15/05 at 10:38am

I saw both Sean McCourt and Joel Grey. Sean McCourt made the role actually make sense. Can't speak for Ben or George, but if you go and end up seeing Sean, it's a great performance.

[superwoman108]

Posted: 2/15/05 at 11:21am

i really hope JLT DOESN'T extend her contract (as good as she it). It's about time for Megan to step into that spotlight!

[WhiteRabbit]

Posted: 2/15/05 at 12:01pm

I thought JLT was amazing in the role, and it'd be awesome if she extended, but if she doesn't it isn't the end of the world either. As for Sean McCourt as the wizard... When I last saw it all these people were hoping he'd go on for George Hearn because he was appearently amazing in that part. Also George Hearn left a lot to be desired and didn't even hit some of the wizards higher notes when I saw him.

[WickedRose]

Posted: 2/16/05 at 2:56am

Zoobalee Zoo (Magic and wonder are waiting for you!). Holy mother of... i haven't thought about that in like fifteen years

[Unknown User]

Posted: 2/16/05 at 5:10am

mayor ben.
zoobilee zoo Updated On: 2/16/05 at 05:10 AM

[TGIF]

Posted: 2/16/05 at 10:49am

Oh Mistress! That made my day!! Very tempting to send "Mayor Ben" an e-mail.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 2/16/05 at 5:16pm

heh, glad I made your day