Wicked in Atlanta review 5-24 JULIA MURNEY- now updated with pictures

Just thought I would share my thoughts about this leg of the tour. Overall, an excellent production. There are no weak links in the cast, and they are all very funny. Ok, first and foremost, Julia. I can't say enough wonderful things about her in this production. I loved her on the Wild Party cast recording so I went in with high expectations. She did not disappoint. She sounded absolutely amazing. Didn't miss one note. The only thing that seemed wrong was that she was a little sick. But not enough for Julia to miss. On her first song, she got a little raspy. Then, throughout the rest of the show, she was coughing a lot. And not just a clear-your-throat kind of cough, a very phlegmy thing. But she held together very nicely and no one else could tell she was sick. She was also an amazing actress. She was so sarcastic, I loved it. I saw Shoshana on Broadway, and Julia played it stronger. Really great. Kendra was HILARIOUS to say the least. She had the entire audience in the palm of her hand (on a side not, the Fox theatre in Atlanta is HUMONGOUS, and was completely sold out- which almost never happens). Duing popular, she was completely spastic. She was very bouncy. Kept bouncing up and down and everything. Then she said, "I'm good at that." And the audience cracked up. One thing was weird to me- during the Popular scene, right before the song, she did this thing where she waved her arms over Elphaba's head and went "Poof. Look, it's tomorroooooooow." Does that happen in the Broadway show? I didn't remember it. Anyway, her voice sounded great as well. Other honorable mentions include Fiyero, who we had the understudy for (I can't remember his name), Madame Morrible, and Jennifer Waldman as Nessarose. Beautiful voice. If you have the chance to see this production- GO! If for nothing else than to see Julia singing her heart out. The rest of the show was really great. No real goofs or anything- I am always hoping for one. Ensemble numbers sounded great. The only complaint I had was that it seemed like the mics on everyone were turned down. Sometimes they were very soft. As Long As You're Mine was HOT! Julia and u/s Fiyero had amazing chemistry. It looked as if they were going to rip off each other's clothes right there on stage. Really, all the numbers were great. The only person that didn't really stand out was the Wizard. The role doesn't really lend itself to memorability, but he really didn't do anything with it. Yeah, so go see the amazing Julia Murney in this production. I left a fan for life.

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Updated On: 5/29/06 at 11:51 PM

I see it Sunday!! I'm quite excited. Orch Left, row R, seat 25!

I hope she gets better soon , too. Not just to see her, but I hear she's been getting sick and I hope she gets back to full health.

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"Then, throughout the rest of the show, she was coughing a lot. And not just a clear-your-throat kind of cough, a very phlegmy thing. But she held together very nicely and no one else could tell she was sick. "

I think the phlegmy cough might give a few people in the audience a clue.

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I talked to several other people about it and none of them noticed. She tried to do it discreetly, and it sometimes worked.

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I won the lottery tonight for the final show of Wicked. We had the understudies for Elphaba and Glinda- a warning to those of you in Detroit who especially want to see Julia: she is pretty sick with bronchitis and is not feeling well. Victoria Matlock and Annaleigh Ashford (is that her name?) went on tonight. Loved Victoria, and was not as big a fan of Annaleigh. But I loved Kendra on Wednesday so there ya go. We also had the regular Fiyero tonight who I did not like as much as the understudy we had on Wednesday. So as my friend and I are walking back from the stage door, having been EXTREMELY disappointed that we didn't get to see Julia, who did we run into? JULIA MURNEY. She was sitting at an outdoor cafe thing at her hotel with some of the other cast members. She is my favorite, so I had to go talk to her. She was so nice. I don't think anyone I've met has been that nice. I think she was REALLY surprised that someone recognized her, because she hadn't performed. So that was exciting. Ok, here are the pictures:


Me and Julia. That was the best experience I have had talking to a performer. Couldn't be sweeter.


Me and Victoria Matlock, who was also very nice

Me and Anneleigh. Apparently the first time she saw the show she won the lottery as well (although this wasn't my first time seeing it)


Me and Sebastian. So cute.


Me and the Wizard (his name escapes me at the moment)


Me and Jennifer- Nessarose

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Updated On: 5/29/06 at 12:22 AM

Do they work now? I changed it. They work for me... Is her cd great? I can't wait to get it. When I was talking to her, she was like, "This is so cheesy, but I'm coming out with a solo cd." Then she told us all the places you can get it.

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I'm sure she will make herself be better soon. It's obvious it's killing her to not be performing.

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Aww, Jennifer Waldman is so pretty.

Uch. I hated being in Atlanta and not getting to see this. Especially because everyone I knew was seeing it. My friend went and Julia was sick. I hated that for her. Julia is why I wanted to see it. She is stunning. And Sebastian...such a sweetie. Your pictures are beautiful! Glad you had a great time.

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Poor Julia. She's been so sick. I actually met her doctor, which was pretty funny. Isn't Sebastian such a sweetheart? He said he was going to bring me backstage, but it never worked out. If he's still in the show when it comes to Providence, then I'll make him take me back. Not really. Gaaaahhhhh I miss the Wicked tour cast!

Ha. My friends thought I was nuts. It's not even nearly my favorite show. It's just, when there's good theatre here, I feel that I have to see it as many times as possible. Plus, it's Julia.

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BroomstickBoy, I was there two! I wish I had known that, we could have met up.

I totally agree with your little review. I was sitting in the lotto seats(very left side of the theatre in the second row). One thing that was great about the whole Elphie not flying thing is that some ppl thought that was supposed to happen. The whole cast is SO great and talented.

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oh trust me i'm seriously considering making the five hour trek up to Minnnesota...not for the show...for Julia! Seriously, she is incredible and you all should run, walk, fly to get to see her. And as everyone has said...she really is one of the nicest actors to her fans. When I stagedoored in Philly I waited until all the teen girls had fawned over her and then walked up and told her how much i loved her performances on the Wild Party and Class Act recordings and she seemed impressed and really touched and come on...she's gorgeous and gave me a hug that i won't long soon forget...she is a class act (no pun intended) all the way!

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