Just back from first London "Wicked" preview.......... — Page 4

It doesn't. She didn't fly in the matinee yesterday because of an apparent technical issue with the machine.

She was ill, and was not going to go on during the evening show, but did end up performing (due to some issue with Kerry Ellis) and did fly.

Though, I would imagine, trying to sing that song up on the flying machine while ill would not be a very pleasant experience.

Apparently Kerry was in the audience watching the show on Friday night. But I would think she would be ready to go on if needed.

Thanks for the review!! I'm seeing it Friday night.

thanks for the previes of it
yes . i really hope it runs forever

I guess it depends what what the 'illness' was. If it was a head ache then that's not going to damage her vocal chords. Same with a stomach bug. But if it was a cold or anything like that then maybe.

Some of the former just might make it un-pleasent to perform.

Seeing it on Saturday...can't wait. I've bloody waited 2 years for this.

For those of you who went to the matinee - did you stage door afterwards? If so, did Idina, or any other cast members come out? I am seeing a matinee and I was a little concerned with if the actors would stage door after, or just hang out in the theatre.

... well, I saw the show twice in London and once on Broadway, and I haven't a damn clue what you're talking about. :P

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"One Fine Day.."

Its One Short Day. PM Me. I have no clue what is revealing durng One Short Day.

I kind of wish whose of you who say Idina has "improved" would elaborate. Has her interpretation of the role changed and you like what she's doing better now? Or is she just more present onstage?

Considering there's no way I'm shelling out some of my non-existent cash to see Ms. Menzel again in London, I think I may need to live a little vicariously.

Just come back from the Monday evening performance. It was a two hundred and fifty mile round trip for us and it's 3.00am now so I won't be around long.

The show is a phenomenom. Idina is so good, I can't imagine who would do this role after her, and do it justice. She's a phenomenon!

I was happy with everyone with one exception, Nigel Planer as the Wizard, very weak. He's doing his best, but it just isn't enough.

I must mention the energy in the theatre, I certainly, have never experienced anything like it. The buzz in the auditorium is a thrill to say the least. My highest expectations were met and exceeded. Everyone was on their feet at the end cheering merrily away. Wonderful evening, truly a night to remember.

People were practically begging for tickets at the box office. Sold out tonight, and tomorrow.

Going again in October and December. My husband, is a Prince of Darkness when it comes to anything theatre related, gave this show a nine out of ten. My daughter and I gave it a high eleven.

Three cheers for Idina, Hip pip hooray.......................

Night all: - )

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SPOILERS Also in that section on Broadway I can't remember the three large costumes having necks that extend upwards.

There are other bits that are different such as when Elphaba "dies" there is a swirling cyclone type effect on the canvas in front of her.

Also before Defying Gravity the broomstick flies through the air to her when on Broadway it just kinda pops up out of the ground and she picks it up.