Well, I like both... but I relate more to Wicked, than Rent. Thing is, I'm not a teen nor am I a follower of any of the actors that have been in the show. I'm just your average Pagan practicing solitary broom flyer that was a long ago fan of the book. I was introduced to it back in the 90's at a Pagan literary get together. I related to the book's "Elphaba" concept long before the concept was turned into a live character and made to sing from the rafters at the Gershwin Theatre. Add in the fact that I collect witch figurines, with the Wicked Witch of the West being the most collected, it's only natural I would gravitate towards all things witchy.
I admit I was apprehensive about such an intense and some-what dark story being turned into a Broadway musical, but as I see it, while the musical is very different from the book, it does rework the characters well... enough so that it doesn't bug me that Nessa has arms and Fiyero has a relationship with Glinda.
I've come this far with the truth of the heart. Deep down inside I think we're all the same. Try not to judge and never shame... I do believe people are good... they just want hope and respect... to be understood ~Melissa Etheridge
Updated On: 12/10/05 at 06:15 AM