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#1

Who's the Wizard in LA Wicked?

Posted: 1/1/07 at 8:31pm

Has a Wizard for the LA run of Wicked been cast/announced? Noticed that they're starting in a few weeks (end of January?)...one would think it would have been announced already. Did I miss anything?
#3

re: Who's the Wizard in LA Wicked?

Posted: 1/1/07 at 8:35pm

Although I am sure the role has been cast, it has not yet been announced who will be playing it.

David Garrison has extended his contract with the Broadway company through June, so it won't be him.
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#4

re: Who's the Wizard in LA Wicked?

Posted: 1/1/07 at 8:35pm

Garrison's staying with the Broadway company until June, last I heard.
#6

re: Who's the Wizard in LA Wicked?

Posted: 1/1/07 at 8:58pm

I heard somewhere Ben Vereen may be coming in... but was only a rumor, so don't get y'alls hopes up.
#10

re: Who's the Wizard in LA Wicked?

Posted: 1/1/07 at 9:43pm

it hasn't been announced that I know of..but I do know the LA company starts rehearsals in NYC either later this week or beginning next week.
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#12

re: Who's the Wizard in LA Wicked?

Posted: 1/1/07 at 10:52pm

Leslie Kritzer.
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#15

re: Who's the Wizard in LA Wicked?

Posted: 1/2/07 at 12:02am

I thought it was Garrison, too, but guess not.

Dick Van Dyke would be incredible. I'd consider flying to LA just to see that.

...ok, not really, but still. He'd be great.
#17

re: Who's the Wizard in LA Wicked?

Posted: 1/2/07 at 12:35am

Its a sit down production, with no scheduled closing date.
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#18

re: Who's the Wizard in LA Wicked?

Posted: 1/2/07 at 12:47am

Was Ben Vereen good as the Wizard? I haven't really heard anything about his performance...
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#20

re: Who's the Wizard in LA Wicked?

Posted: 1/2/07 at 12:58am

I have only seen Joel and Garrison(who i don't like in the role)
But Ben would surely bring the right personality.
I just hear he is fragile and They love Him but not sure if he can do the schedule.
#21

re: Who's the Wizard in LA Wicked?

Posted: 1/2/07 at 1:17am

curtaindownpuller- the schedule didn't seem to phase ben much on broadway or chicago so i doubt it will in LA. I'm secretly pulling for Sean McCourt, since i loved his take on the wizard or hell how 'bout James Naughton
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#22

re: Who's the Wizard in LA Wicked?

Posted: 1/2/07 at 1:18am

double post oops
"Grease," the fourth revival of the season, is the worst show in the history of theater and represents an unparalleled assault on Western civilization and its values. - Michael Reidel

Updated On: 1/2/07 at 01:18 AM

#23

re: Who's the Wizard in LA Wicked?

Posted: 1/2/07 at 1:31am

Sean Mc Court is A great performer
But this is a chance for a "star" turn
and i hope Ben can cut it.
Wouldn't Dick be perfect
The dancing, singing and acting?

Updated On: 1/2/07 at 01:31 AM

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