Who's the Wizard in LA Wicked?

[Yankeefan007]

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?

[TWSFan4Ever]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 8:34pm

Correct me if I'm wrong, but David Garrison?

[somethingwicked]

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.

[Yankeefan007]

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

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

[TWSFan4Ever]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 8:37pm

Haha, it's not him then.

[DRSisLove]

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.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 9:01pm

I was actually thinking Vereen.

[Broadwayboy2631]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 9:28pm

Jesus would be good in the role

[MimiLovesRoger]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 9:31pm

lol

[cooperross]

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.

[Horton]

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

I think its Vereen

[theaterdude87]

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

Leslie Kritzer.

[CurtainPullDowner]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 11:41pm

Dick Van Dyke

[Horton]

Posted: 1/1/07 at 11:46pm

I cant tell if your serious?

[timote316]

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.

[show2n2]

Posted: 1/2/07 at 12:31am

Anyone know if this is an open run?

[myManCape]

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

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

[MovieGuy1031]

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

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

[Elphaba3]

Posted: 1/2/07 at 12:52am

I loved Ben as the Wizard.

[CurtainPullDowner]

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.

[jonartdesigns]

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

[jonartdesigns]

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

double post oops

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

[CurtainPullDowner]

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

[sopranobiz]

Posted: 1/2/07 at 1:32am

John Rubinstein, of "Pippin" and "Children of a Lesser God" fame, is playing the wizard in LA.

[singingbackup]

Posted: 1/3/07 at 2:29pm

Is that for real? He's awesome! Rubenstein rules!