Yes, I saw the tour when I was it was in Chicago last year in May. I saw the Chicago sit down production in December. And will see it again in a few weeks (on May 27th).
I'm very excited for this. Kate was out when I saw the show in Chicago last September and I was very disappointed. At least now I'll go back to the bway company and see her.
Well, personally, since there are multiple companies around, it makes sense for them to "try them out" on the road before performing on broadway. They didn't have that luxury in the past, but now they do. I'd be surprised to see a "newby" announced for the Broadway production going forward, unless it's a star stepping in for a short run.
Although I had never seen "Wicked" prior to the Chicago engagement, so I have no basis of comparison other than the OBC, I thought Reinders was awesome in her role. She totally stole the show from Ana Gasteyer.
Well Julia murney hasn't played the role beofore...
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