wicked in chicago

[Theatreboy49]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 1:19pm

I am thinking about seeing wicked again (it would be my second time). I havent seen it since before it decided to sit down in chicago. Im wondering if its worth seeing again or if anyone knows how the current cast is. I also tried to get on the wicked site but my computer is being stupid and the site wont open so who are playing the leads currently?

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 1:36pm

A friend of mine (who has seen it in the past)took her sister (first timer) a couple of weeks ago and both said the cast was top-notch.

[FinalDestination]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 1:51pm

The cast is amazing!! And most definitely top-notch.


If you see Dee you are in for a huge treat. So if you DO decide to see it, the cast will NOT disappoint.

[rewritemystory]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 3:05pm

The Chicago cast is just as good as the LA cast and the Broadway cast. I'm not sure if it's up to par with the amazing tour cast, but it's up there in quality.


However, the leads (at least the Elphaba and maybe the Glinda) are leaving in June.
It stars Dee Roscioli and Erin Mackey alongside Michael Seelbach and Gene Weygandt.

[broadwayfan7]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 3:20pm

Definitely go and see it! Have fun!

[BroadwayBound062]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 3:22pm

Loved the cast last time I saw it...

[nate2]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 3:28pm

The Chicago cast is Phenomenal!! I've seen the show on Broadway, and on tour...and I must say that the Chicago cast is by far my favorite. They are just as powerful and just as up to par with every other company out there. Also the Chicago orchestra is absolutely INCREDIBLE. That was one of the things that really stood out to me about the Chicago production. Go see it and you'll have a grand time!

[californiasnow]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 3:30pm

Agreed. Dee Roscioli is magical as Elphaba.

[mauriposa]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 3:36pm

Chicago Wicked is definitely good times. I've been 5 times over the course of its run and haven't been disappointed yet.

[scarlson]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 11:38pm

I haven't seen all of the current cast, but the ones who were there are great! Fortunately, they got a new Fiyero because the last guy was horrendous...he needs a membership with OA...Overactors Anonymous...he was that bad!

[lakezurich]

Posted: 3/21/08 at 11:51pm

The Chicago cast has always been great. I have never been let down. I have seen it 6 times since the sit-down production started. And though I do love Dee I must say our most talented Elphaba (in my opinion) was Kristy Cates. Her "look to Western skies" sent chills down my spine. She was absolutely great. And I love Gene. He is so very funny. And I have met him a few times at the stage door and he is a very kind man. And when him and Rondi Reed were out at the stage door at the same time you were always bound for a laugh... if only Rondi were still here. But I think it is great that she is in August on Broadway. And enough cannot be said about our original Boq and Fiyero (Telly Leung, and Kristoffer Cusick).

[californiasnow]

Posted: 3/22/08 at 12:26am

The rumor is that Kris Cusick is coming back to the Chicago cast someime this summer after his contract is up in LA. That man is eye candy X 10,000 if you ask me. Not convincing as a hetero for 2 seconds, but he's delicious

[lakezurich]

Posted: 3/22/08 at 12:35am

yeah, he is a very attractive man.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 3/22/08 at 12:42am

Who is replacing Roscioli?

I was fortunate to see Kate Loprest as Glinda (she was the standby) when I saw the Chicago company. She was brilliant, and remains one of my favorite Glindas. I would love to see her in Xanadu.

[lakezurich]

Posted: 3/22/08 at 12:49am

she would be good...

I would wet my pants if the Chicago company got SHO, even though it won't happen I can still wish.

Updated On: 3/22/08 at 12:49 AM