Wicked returns to Chicago
Wicked returns to Chicago
Joined: 12/31/69
Wicked returns to Chicago #1
Posted: 1/25/10 at 6:42pm
"Exactly one year after "Wicked' left Chicago after an unprecedented, game-changing run of three-and-a-half years, 2.9 million audience members and over $200 million in Chicago ticket sales, the massively successful musical announced that it is coming back to what its producer calls "the show's favorite city."
According to producer David Stone, "Wicked" will return to Chicago for an eight-week run over the next holiday season at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St. The dates are Dec. 1 to Jan. 23. Tickets are not yet on sale. "
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Wicked returns to Chicago #2
Posted: 1/25/10 at 6:43pmThis will give Dee Ravioli something to do later this year.
Wicked returns to Chicago #2
Posted: 1/25/10 at 6:49pmHaha. It'll be really strange to be sitting in the Palace and seeing Wicked. The whole time I'll be thinking to myself: "Shouldn't we be at the Oriental?"
"Leave Walt Disney Theatricals new sparkling production of The Little Mermaid on Broadway alone!!!"
lakezurich will be played by Paul Groves in the BWW musical
Wicked returns to Chicago #4
Posted: 1/25/10 at 7:02pmI was really hoping they would put the show in the Bank Of America. It's such a vastly different space than the Palace and the Oriental.
"Leave Walt Disney Theatricals new sparkling production of The Little Mermaid on Broadway alone!!!"
lakezurich will be played by Paul Groves in the BWW musical
Joined: 12/31/69
Wicked returns to Chicago #5
Posted: 1/25/10 at 7:06pm
I like the way they quote Platt saying "Oh the Cadillac is OK- it's a little bit bigger!"
Yeah I am sure that breaks his heart!
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
Wicked returns to Chicago #6
Posted: 1/25/10 at 7:47pm
Both the Cadillac & Oriental had the same architects (Rapp & Rapp) but totally different styles. The Oriental is by far the more ornate of the two.
The Chicago was also done by Rapp & Rapp. This team also did the NY & Brooklyn Paramount theaters.
Wicked returns to Chicago #7
Posted: 1/25/10 at 10:48pm
"Oh the Cadillac is OK- it's a little bit bigger!"
What does he mean by 'bigger'? I'm pretty sure the Oriental has more seating...
Wicked returns to Chicago #8
Posted: 1/26/10 at 12:45am
"This will give Dee Ravioli something to do later this year."
Very childish for a school teacher.
Where did you hear that Dee was going to be on the tour since that's what is coming to Chicago?
Wicked returns to Chicago #9
Posted: 1/26/10 at 12:52am
Or maybe, he has the heart of a child, like a good schoolteacher should.
I hope Ms Ravioli has other commitments. Worst Elphaha ever. Well, her and Maria Eberline.
Broadway Star Joined: 4/12/04
Wicked returns to Chicago #10
Posted: 1/26/10 at 1:03amThey wanted the Oriental... and it'll be one of the two touring casts coming in for 8 weeks
Wicked returns to Chicago #11
Posted: 1/26/10 at 1:07am
They wanted the Oriental... and it'll be one of the two touring casts coming in for 8 weeks
No kidding? I thought it'd be the Broadway cast...
Wicked returns to Chicago #12
Posted: 1/26/10 at 1:07am
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Wicked returns to Chicago #13
Posted: 1/26/10 at 1:10amI heard a rumor that Orfeh is playing Madame Morrible.
Wicked returns to Chicago #14
Posted: 1/26/10 at 1:17am
I thought Orfeh was playing the Dragon Clock since she is as old as time itself, but I guess not!
Good to know!
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Broadway Star Joined: 4/12/04
Wicked returns to Chicago #16
Posted: 1/26/10 at 1:36amLizzie, some people aren't so wise and thought that Chicago would be getting their own special production again. No need to be snarky.
Wicked returns to Chicago #17
Posted: 1/26/10 at 9:02amWell, I hope we get something new in the Schubert. Billy Elliot will probably be settled into the Oriental for a lengthy run and with Wicked in the Palace, they need to bring something new into the Schubert for the holidays for all those who enjoy Broadway shows and have already seen both Wicked and Billy Elliot. We love seeing something new for Christmas each year.
Joined: 12/31/69
Wicked returns to Chicago #18
Posted: 1/26/10 at 9:37am
I was hoping it would be a little bit longer of a run. Oh well. However, Broadway in Chicago does have a pretty busy Season.
Billy Elliot, Wicked, HAIR, West Side Story, 9 to 5, Rock of Ages, Next to Normal.
I guess we'll get confirmation next month.
Wicked returns to Chicago #19
Posted: 1/26/10 at 10:02am
Lizzie, some people aren't so wise and thought that Chicago would be getting their own special production again. No need to be snarky.
When logic does not prevail, snark does.
Wicked returns to Chicago #20
Posted: 1/26/10 at 10:07amI've always wanted to visit Chicago, now I have a reason. I hear this is a great show.
Broadway Star Joined: 6/5/03
Wicked returns to Chicago #21
Posted: 1/26/10 at 10:09amthat's fast...Do you think if they had waited another year they could run twice as long? How do they estimate such things?
Wicked returns to Chicago #22
Posted: 1/26/10 at 10:09amChicago Star - Where did you get that list of shows?
Wicked returns to Chicago #23
Posted: 1/26/10 at 10:22am
Lizzie, some people aren't so wise and thought that Chicago would be getting their own special production again. No need to be snarky.
No, some people didn't get the joke about Dee Ravioli playing this role forever.
Wicked returns to Chicago #24
Posted: 1/26/10 at 11:09amIs it possible the San Francisco company will go there after it closes? There have been rumens about Wicked making extended stops in Toronto and New Orleans. Maybe SF would turn into the 3rd National Tour and serve that purpose.
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