Wicked (Chicago) Oh My (AEA) and Goodness

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 4/19/06 at 11:46pm

The Brd family won two seats to the lotto and after much negotiations, I took C8 while the rest of the family shopped on Michigan Ave. Today, no understudies - Kristy, Stacie, Gene, Rhondi, Telley, and Kristoffer were outstanding! The ticket was $2.50 more than that dreadful Rent production.

(And, by the way, from what I could see – all of the AEA actors were in character during every moment and paying attention to the action!)

This cast is outstanding!

[liotte]

Posted: 4/19/06 at 11:48pm

Glad you enjoyed the show! Hope you enjoy Bee as much when you and the family see it soon!

[chinkie azn jai]

Posted: 4/20/06 at 12:00am

Yes, I saw Wicked this past saturday, and the cast is very strong. Glad you had a good time!

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 4/20/06 at 12:59am

FYI, the entire Chicago cast of Wicked is AEA. In fact I think some of the chorus people probably had to join the union in order to be in the show.

[bway_baby]

Posted: 4/20/06 at 1:23am

Yeah everyone is equity, but that should have nothing to do with their performance. Equity doesn't mean that you are BETTER than non equity - you've either worked more in your career thus far or have chosen to go equity when some people decide not to. There are plenty of actors who are equity who kind of suck and non equity actors who are wonderful.

Just depends on each actor's situation...