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Posted: 7/31/05 at 6:18am
I saw Wicked in LA not too long ago, and I have been researching the many different actors have been in this show, and I really had no idea what to expect. I have always been in love with Idina Menzel, so I was worried that nobody would live up to her ability. Before I left, I made sure to download as many different versions of "Defying Gravity" as I could. So I compared the vocals of Idina, Saycon, Shoshana, Eden, Ana, and Stephanie, and I liked them all for different reasons, but boy was I surprised how AMAZING Stephanie J. Block was in the role. I'm so glad there were no technical glitches, too. I've been reading about that a lot lately. But anyways, she blew my mind. I know a lot of people don't like her, but man, she gave me chills. I wish I could go to San Fran to see Eden. Oh well. Also, I'm in love with Kendra Kassebaum...yes, yes I am. She was fantastic. My stepfather (who is not into shows) was hysterically laughing at her throughout the entire show. I was also very impressed by Karol Kane. Overall, I thought the entire show was wonderfully cast....I don't think I have ever heard an ensemble sound that good. You could definitely tell that they love what they do. This production was DEFINITELY better than any of the shows that I have seen on Broadway (which, sadly, aren't many). By the way, if you havent heard "Never Never Land" from Piece the musical, you should! It's my new favorite song. Stephanie Block sings it. Hear it at Piecethemusical.com. I really enjoy the song "Home" (sung by Shoshana Bean), too (also from Piece). Okay, I'm done blabbing.
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