Wicked matinee today was AMAZING

I got back a while ago from my third trip to the Gershwin to see Wicked, and was blown away. Idina obviously got her act together because she gave the best performance I have seen so far (and I went to opening night of the show!). She justified her Tony win beyond belief. Kristin toned it down A LOT which was good at some parts, but at others, she lost some of her best jokes in the show, and drowned herself out. She was still great though, and Sean McCourt (who has taken over Joel Grey's role as the Wizard until Joel is done battling bronchitus) was excellent. He is a huge talent and will hopefully take over Mr Greys role after he leaves the show in January. Everything and everyone today achieved perfection! The show was a knockout and the cast got a huge round of applause, and of course, a standing ovation. If anyone is going soon, you are in luck! Both girls are great (Idina especially) and the show is still wowing audiences. 'Defying Gravity' proved itself as one of the best scenes in musical-theater history. It was wonderful!!!!!!

What was YOUR opinion of Randy? I wanna see him so bad!

Shesings, 3 times is nothing for some people.

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bwaytheatre11 - I know I know. I've seen it more than 3 times myself. However I don't continually post things about the show or Cheno. I LOVE THEM - but I'm sort of sick of everyone criticizing the Wicked fans for being obsessive - so I thought maybe we could tone it down a bit. However then again why should we have to ... AUGH! I don't know!!!

My friend knows George Hearn and he claims that Hearn was already offered the role of the Wizard for when Joel leaves in Janurary and has accepted it.

CastAlbum, Rentheads are dreafully scary and psychotic, and they have all seen Rent a good 20 times or more.

And some Wicked fans are even worse than that. I tend to stay away from the community of 20 year olds and middle aged women who stalk Idina and Kristin and refuse to sit farther back in the theatre than second row because then their beloved Cheno cannot see that they are stalking her. I have heard several of them say "I only have one ticket for Wicked this week...that is SO weird."

God it's making me sick just thinking about it. Anyway...WickedRocks does not sound as psychotic as those nuts I just discussed, she has only seen the show three times.

i saw wicked last night, and was BLOWN AWAY!!! it was sooo good! much better than the 1st time. i think that idina and kristen have really perfected their roles. and also, id like to say that when i went to the stage door, kristen *adored* the wicked plate i made her, and very carefully signed her name, not just putting a KC on it. she even commented on how much she loved it. she really made my night!

I have to agree that Sean McCort was/is aweseome as the wizard. I still would like to see Mr. Grey, but Mr. McCort was probably just as good.

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Ok - not going to get perturbed about the lack of awareness of history - just going to make a suggestion. Look up
George Hearn at ibdb.com (internet broadway database) - you'll see that Mr. Hearn has a bit of a background. He's even on tape - in the SWEENEY TODD recorded with Angela Lansbury. They would be exptraordinarily LUCKY to have him.

George Hearn who?
You mean Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Albin from La Cage?
Never heard of him. Was he in Rent?

I don't mean the Tony winner from SUNSET BOULEVARD either. It's all just a big coincidence And I REFUSE to be snide about this! If someone doesn't know about something, the best way to find out is to ask - and that's just what they did. Good for you! Today's lesson was Broadway performers who've made a mark - remember this in 20 years when someone says "Idina who?" (maybe make that 10)

How do you have front row seats to Idinas last show? Her last date hasnt been announced and they reserve front row for lotto

If she keeps doing her thing, she more than likely will be remembered, but the shows that she originated roles in will live forever. I mean, RENT changed the face of musical theatre forever. Even if it closes (PLEASE GOD DON'T LET IT), it will always be talked about.

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