There's quite a few from "Wicked" - can't deny that. And I recall the first time I saw it with the original cast, How the harmony between Idina & Cheno impressed me. I wish the OBCR captured everything I heard onstage that night at the Gershwin but it somehow did not. I got goosebumps in the Gershwin hearing them sing a few things together. There may be a problem since "Wicked" being soooo big right now (The proportions of "Wicked" as it's won entity are awesome at this point I know) but if you can get beyond that and back to the score itself which is actually superb, then go for it.
That is my only problem with "Wicked" right now, It just got so big so fast and became it's own "Big Business" I think they don't care who they cast, in other words, they feel they can "skimp" on talent because the show is selling out on it's won anyway - that hurts me, since it is such a great piece to work with - with TRULY Gifted Talent to tell the story and sing it, that is.
Sorry I went off on a rant but I desired to justify my choice of the material from this show. Good Luck to You!
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