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Posted: 1/18/06 at 1:42am
So, after many failed attempts, I finally won the front row lotto for "Wicked." I have seen the show four times. Yes, when I find a show (or film) that I really enjoy, I will see it countless times to compare different aspects, performances, things of that nature. I am not ashamed to admit that I am an Eden Espinosa fan. I've enjoyed her work, though there isn't a lot. I enjoyed her work in "Brooklyn," though she was limited with a terrible script and such. So, when I heard she was taking over for Shoshana, I was quite thrilled. Not that "Wicked" is the "best" material, but it's very good and far better than "Brooklyn." It gave me an excuse to see Megan Hilty again, and I got to see the new Fieyro, Boq, and Madame Morrible. To be honest, I don't even know where to begin.
Who would have thought that I would win this stupid thing? I remember reading that Tues. nights aren't too busy. Plus, it's cold, rainy, all the signs were pointing to try it. So, my boyfriend and I did, and we freakin' won!! We were amazed and thrilled. We were both dying to see Eden, and to see her in it from the front row!
The show started, and it's so amazing to watch from up close. The sets, the costumes, everything is unreal. Megan Hilty gave such a great performance, though she didn't do some of her more complex, optional vocal work. That was a little upsetting, but hey, she's not a machine. She still gave a wonderful performance. To think she's my age...grrrr!!! But, I'm not jealous.
I'm so glad George Hearn is back, I'm not a Ben Vereen fan, AT ALL, so I was thrilled to see him back in the role. It's not a great role, but he made it bareable for me to watch. THe new Boq is simply precious...I really enjoyed him. Nothing really stood out, he just worked in the role. The new Fieryo was okay. MUCH better than the last guy, but he had this really bad over acting thing happening...and his mouth is HUGE when he sings. It looked even more so from up close, I thought he was going to swallow Eden's tiny little head. I really enjoyed Carol Kane, she made me laugh, she's cute and fun. Now, for Eden...I'm sorry, but I consider myself to be a rather good judge of actors and singers...I've been doing theater for almost 20 years, I think I can spot someone good from someone bad. Eden, in my opinion, is so good is odd. I mean, anyone who says she "screams"? I'm sorry, but you couldn't be more incorrect. Her voice was...wow. I was shocked. But, what surprised me even more was her dedication to making a CHARACTER. No disrespect to Shoshana Bean, but all she seemed to care about were her riffs and being a little over dramatic. Eden, even when she wasn't the focal point of the scene, still maintained a character that hasn't been seen since Idina left. I was truly impressed and thrilled that she is in this show. Her "Defying Gravity" was pure joy for me...with those lights right up my face and everything else...I was quite pleased . I'm sorry, it's really late, I'm still excited, I just got home, if there are any typos and if this is just mindless rambling, I'm sorry...
Just go see Eden!!! She's well worth ANY priced ticket! I hope that new Tony award has her name on it!!
-Vincent
Who would have thought that I would win this stupid thing? I remember reading that Tues. nights aren't too busy. Plus, it's cold, rainy, all the signs were pointing to try it. So, my boyfriend and I did, and we freakin' won!! We were amazed and thrilled. We were both dying to see Eden, and to see her in it from the front row!
The show started, and it's so amazing to watch from up close. The sets, the costumes, everything is unreal. Megan Hilty gave such a great performance, though she didn't do some of her more complex, optional vocal work. That was a little upsetting, but hey, she's not a machine. She still gave a wonderful performance. To think she's my age...grrrr!!! But, I'm not jealous.
I'm so glad George Hearn is back, I'm not a Ben Vereen fan, AT ALL, so I was thrilled to see him back in the role. It's not a great role, but he made it bareable for me to watch. THe new Boq is simply precious...I really enjoyed him. Nothing really stood out, he just worked in the role. The new Fieryo was okay. MUCH better than the last guy, but he had this really bad over acting thing happening...and his mouth is HUGE when he sings. It looked even more so from up close, I thought he was going to swallow Eden's tiny little head. I really enjoyed Carol Kane, she made me laugh, she's cute and fun. Now, for Eden...I'm sorry, but I consider myself to be a rather good judge of actors and singers...I've been doing theater for almost 20 years, I think I can spot someone good from someone bad. Eden, in my opinion, is so good is odd. I mean, anyone who says she "screams"? I'm sorry, but you couldn't be more incorrect. Her voice was...wow. I was shocked. But, what surprised me even more was her dedication to making a CHARACTER. No disrespect to Shoshana Bean, but all she seemed to care about were her riffs and being a little over dramatic. Eden, even when she wasn't the focal point of the scene, still maintained a character that hasn't been seen since Idina left. I was truly impressed and thrilled that she is in this show. Her "Defying Gravity" was pure joy for me...with those lights right up my face and everything else...I was quite pleased . I'm sorry, it's really late, I'm still excited, I just got home, if there are any typos and if this is just mindless rambling, I'm sorry...
Just go see Eden!!! She's well worth ANY priced ticket! I hope that new Tony award has her name on it!!
-Vincent
but, yes, i'm not ashamed to be an eden fan...she was amazing! go see her! get tickets now! 
