Wicked 9/21 Matinee

Saw Wicked this afternoon. It was ok, I thought it was funny. The score was just ok for me. The scenery was my favorite - loved the colors.

However, my main reason for going was to see Rue M. AND she was out!! They were orch seats. I was so upset. Is she sick? She doesn't do mats? I really went just for her. Maybe I could persuade another friend to go to an evening performance. I got lucky, I had bought the tickets two days ago.

Ben Vereen was absolutely amazing. I thought he played the role very well. But no Rue Though I can see her in that role. And she only sings one line? The rest just talks them through.
I hope I can catch her another time soon.

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How were Shoshana and Megan?

What'd you think of the show's book ("script")?

Updated On: 9/22/05 at 12:05 AM

I was at both shows yesterday and Adinah Alexander was on for both. I have to say I was happy to see her again at the evening show - I caught Rue last week and while I loved her Morrible, of the three I've seen so far Adinah's is far and away my favourite :) She's really fantastic!

I'm keeping fingers crossed that Adinah will be on next Tues when I see the show for the last time, lol.

How come Jan Neuberger never goes on? She is much better than Adinah

I saw wicked 3 times earlier in august. the first time it was jan as morrible the second time rue did the first act (which was horrendous - speaking to Alex Laccamoire, apparently she had surgery on her larynx) Adinah came on for the secon act, she was pretty good. Then Jan was on again the second time. The good thing about jan is that she SINGS it. She was a very good actress too. I agree about the regal Anglicisms
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Rue has bronchitis.

Oh Soshana & Megan were very poised, just gret singers. They drew many laughs and applause.

So Rue is sick? You know, I was thinking of going to the box office where I purchased the tickets to say since Rue wasn't in it can I refund the ticket for another performance? But felt too embarrassed! I mean, who does that? So I guess I will have to pay another $100 to go. Many say she's bad, many say she's good, it's something I have to see for myself. It's not a demanding role for her. She just has to make costume & make-up changes. But then again, I understand Rue is 71, so she has paid her dues I guess. But still love her!

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I have to agree, Adinah is fabulous as Madame Morrible! I saw her twice in the role last September. I'm sure she has improved much since then.

Carole is my all time favorite. Rue only has one good line in the show and it's only funny because of the way Megan plays off of it. I could do without Rue.

it always amused me that two of the swings are Kristen and Adinah, rotfl.