Have you seen Ben in Wicked? Anything new for the role?

If it's been posted, I couldn't find it. So, my question for those who have seen Wicked with ben Vereen...

Have they added any additional staging or dancing for him (particularly in "Wonderful.")? Root of the issue - the Wizard has bland material to work with, and I saw George Hearn (not impressed really, but then again, maybe it was the material).

Given Ben's a genius dancer, I always wondered if they'd add some of his moves to Wonderful (it's the only number the Wizard has that has a little oomph!)

If you've seen it, let me know - dancing specifics, please!

Merci.

When I first read the topic I thought you were talking about Ben Cameron. LOL

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Ben Vereen was ok in the beginning of 'wonderful' but then they changed the ending of the song and completely ruined it. It no longer had a great punch at the end and I was so disapointed when I saw that scene because I know Ben Vereen is amazing. I understandpeople like to put their own mark on new roles, but they shoudn't change the songs so much that they no longer have the effects they orignally had

the man is in his 70's for christs sake!they all were! i dont know aout you, but i dont expect a man in his 70's to be dancin all that much. Besides I like it better when the Wizard doesnt have a dance break, it takes away any feeling of presence or power to the role, and sorta makes the charecter goofy.

The one thing I loved about Hearn, is he made the charecter frightning, which is how I will always imagine him.

Updated On: 6/24/05 at 02:28 PM