I like Wicked well enough, was/am a big fan of the books - so was always going to be disappointed in the changes so am very curious to what they now include. Saw it VERY early in its run, possibly previews - but with tickets from tkts - so early enough it wasn't yet a "hit". I went back many years later with my children (who are adults now). I will admit, I'm kind of itching to see it again before the film drops, but won't likely spend the money.
I go back and forth with being excited and dreading this. I think the production design looks amazing. I have no doubt that Ariana, Cynthia and Jonathan Bailey will look and SOUND terrific. And I like the rest of the casting that I am aware of. But I haven't been impressed with any of the actual acting I've seen. Erivo seems bland, Ari seems stereotypical (and I just really dislike her in so many ways.) I love JB, so my own rose tinted glasses will prevent me from ever seeing him in any sort of negative light. (Sorry, not sorry.) I HOPE they will prove me wrong as I AM looking forward to seeing this.
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