I saw Wicked last night with Christine Dwyer as Elphaba and Kara Lindsay as Glinda. They are both fantastic!
I specifically went to see Christine because I loved her performance the first time and this was a rare chance to see her back in the role. Whether or not you like Wicked, there is no denying that this woman is talented as anything. I was absolutely blown away by her in all the big songs - Wizard and I, Defying Gravity, No Good Deed. Her voice is big and expressive, vulnerable when need be and she's a great actress. She did not miss a single beat the entire show. I think she's in for a few more days - get to the Gershwin to see it.
I know she's doing Murder Ballad in DC in April and is the lead in Violet out in I think Minnesota for like 10 days in June. I hope she's back on Broadway very soon.
Kara Lindsay was delightful as well. She's very funny and her Glinda transformation was excellent. I enjoyed her in Act I but truly appreciated her in Act II.
I like a good rhyme more than a good time