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PERFECT, AMAZING, CAN'T BE TOPPED!!!!!!!!! Review by: ~Better than most~, Dec 17, 2011 |
I just recently saw the brodway show WICKED and i'll never go back!! The costumes were perfect with the scene. Plus the backgrounds were amazing and they had so much detail. I don't think i had a more enjoyable night. Also most defently go at night because the night life is magical. i remember the beautiful night life at the end of the play.
Anyway i most defentaly recomend going to this play. If you don't you are a complete LOSER!!!!!!!!!!!!... read more!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Sensational, Riveting, Funny and Romantic Review by: Yule, Dec 9, 2011 |
| Its my first Broadway show, and i think this is the kind of show you could never go wrong with. It was so wonderfully written, I like the character interaction, they were funny, witty and touching. Then there are the wonderful eye candies, the costumes and the stage was just well placed and made and doesn't steal the scene from the actors. Wicked is Outstanding!! |
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Timeless, Touching, Awesome !!!!! Review by: merlin53, Nov 29, 2011 |
| Went to see Wicked for the 9th time with a friend on Wednesday 11/9/2011 matinee. This was her second B'way musical (Spiderman 2.0 being her first)and she was speechless when the show ended except for the word awesome over and over again. This show never disappoints despite the numerous times I've seen it. Both our Glinda and Elphaba were outstanding, but a special note of praise to the understudy Donna Vivino who channeled the best Elphaba I've ... read more seen so far giving Idina Menzel a run for her money vocally ( never did get to see the original cast but have listened to the original B'way soundtrack ad nauseum). It's amazes me, no matter how many times I've seen this show, I grin from ear to ear for two hours and forty five minutes, except for the few times I need to wipe away a tear or two ( Just listen to the words to "For Good" and try not to think of a good friend you have or unfortunately, may have lost in this lifetime and you'll understand exactly what I mean). Just an aside, as some of the negative reviews here amaze me, I'm not a teenage girl or related in anyway to anyone connected to the show. I'm a married man, 58 years old, who has come to appreciate the Broadaway musical as the ultimate representation of live entertainment and I think Wicked will be remembered as one the greatest muscals of all time.Please do yourself a favor and catch this show before it closes in the next ten years or so.... it could probably run forever as it should, so that future generations of theater goers can experience the wonder of Wicked. |
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Amazing! Magical! Review by: Chubby Theater Goer, Nov 11, 2011 |
| I just saw this for a second time because first of all, its a musical that needs repeat visits for its sheer awesomeness. The characters, the songs, and most of all, the story is just terrific. Secondly, I sat at the front mezzanine for my first visit. While these may be great seats for any show, not the case for Wicked. The Gershwin theater is the biggest theater on Broadway and the mezzanine is just too far back to see the ... read more actresses' faces clearly. Lastly, I did not like the performance of Elphaba on my first visit. Glinda played by Katie Rose Clarke was just brilliantly spectacular and adds a different dimension to Chenoweth's Glinda. Now fast-forward to second visit. I fulfilled my first reason. But the second reason? Oh wow, this time I sat too close. Ideally, it would be best to watch anywhere on Orchestra from Row E - O. Anywhere pass row O, you will hate yourself because you can't see 'up' because of the mezzanine blocking and believe me, a lot of stuff is happening way up on the stage. Now, why wouldn't you want to sit before E? Wigs. Lots of actresses including the main ones, wear wigs and you can clearly see them. These are not the old wigs that end on the hairline but the distracting ones that end on the forehead. I don't remember the original cast doing this but maybe this is a new direction to speed up scene changes. Because of this, the women don't look as pretty up close as they do far away. Lastly, two completely new actresses this time but ironically, Jackie Burns who played Elphaba was amazing. Almost as good if not just as good as Menzel. But I didn't like the Glinda this time. I will probably watch it for a 3rd time for the above reasons but also because I have the unfortunate incident of sitting in front of a very rude person who not only talked during the performance but sang the songs, too! |
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Amazing!!!!!!! Review by: Toni, Oct 10, 2011 |
| My husband and I went to see this at the Landmark Theater in Richmond on Oct 6th. It was amazing. They had some awesome twists in the show. We will def go again. We will take the kids next time. |
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Amazing. Review by: missy, Sep 26, 2011 |
| Absalutly incredible! it was so breathtaking and moving. it brought tears to my eyes. i will never be able to watch the wizard of oz the same way again. |
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Review by: Jim-NJ, Sep 5, 2011 |
| Good solid show with both nice music and good comedy. This is a satirical look at the story of The Wizard of Oz. The performaces are excellent. Teal Wicks is particularly gorgeous. |
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Only teenage girls will like this Review by: Julie, Aug 25, 2011 |
I honestly don't get all the hype. Wicked is no match for The Wizard of Oz at all. It can't hold a candle to it. The characters are so OOC it's unbelieveable. This is NOT what I expected, from a die hard Wizard of Oz fan. I used to have a huge collection of Wizard of Oz things, considering it being one of my all time favourite films, for the whole family to enjoy. This is just melodramatic teenage drama.
Adults and Wizard of Oz fans ... read more will hate this musical. |
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Review by: Erin, Aug 10, 2011 |
| We actually left during intermission cause we were incredibly bored!! I wish I had never spent the money on these tickets... The actors voices were marvelous, but I could barely understand anything they were saying, and the story (i think was supposed to be funnY?) was just corny and annoying. Two thumbs DOWN! |
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Best show on broadway! Review by: Wickedgirll, Aug 8, 2011 |
| What a magical evening! I saw this with family and had a great time! Definitely the best show on broadway! Go see it! |
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Great Time Review by: Rjriento, Jul 28, 2011 |
I saw this back in 2009, having known the music, and being terribly excited because it was my first Broadway show. I wasn't disappointed, but in retrospect I don't remember it as much as I do for other shows that I have seen. I loved the sets, and I liked the costumes on the swings better than the lead actor's. The Elphaba (Dee Roscioli) didn't really hit it with me, but I loved Erin Mackey as Glinda, and the understudy for Fiyero's roll did ... read more well enough. The music is great, although certain songs made me look at the program to see when it would be over, and the first act is very plot-driven, kind of taking away from the magic of the show. Although they try to paint the Wizard as the villain, he really isn't, and I couldn't find a good enough reason to hate him.
For viewers of the show, I think the story does have some great lessons to be learned, about being yourself and the values of friendship. It sort of fits into the Wizard of Oz movie, but not quite. It's a great show for the family, and I think it would be hard to have a bad time at the show. |
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Wicked should have never been made!! Review by: Lavelle, Jul 28, 2011 |
Okay, I know I'm going to get LOADS of hate mail, telling me I'm stupid, I'm horrible and I'm a you-know-what but I wanted to express my statement about Wicked.I hated this show with a passion and I don't thinhk it should have ever been made. The Wizard of Oz is a classic and one of my all time-favourite films and they completely ruined it!
No major spoilers are being given out but part of it takes place during The Wizard of Oz but most of ... read more it takes place before as it's called "The Prequel".
There was only one pleasing song which was "Defying Gravity" but even so, the flying effect looked really cheesey and tacky. If you want to waste your money on this, go ahead, but I guarantee you will be really really disappointed. I thought this would be a decent telling of the Wicked Witch of the West but apprently not. They twisted her character round.
I thought the book Wicked was alright. I didn't like it too much but at least it had a decent perspective of the witch and why she was so wicked. The musical doesn't explain anything and I was shocked to see how different from the book it was. Give the book a try, but avoid the musical if you don't want to waste $60!
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Review by: MissKitty, Jul 22, 2011 |
| I too was very disappointed in the show. (We actually left during the intermission; people sitting in front of us had already walked out early!) With all the hype, I expected much more from it. A little more info in the program would have been helpful for those who have not read the book, or any of the reviews. We were in the first balcony (good seats), but could not understand the words in many of the songs. Enjoyed the stage, special ... read more effects, etc. but overall not up to any other productions we've seen. |
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A Preformance That Defies Gravity. Review by: Jackie, Jun 26, 2011 |
| Makes a wonderful outing! I've seen it three times and cried all three! It's always new and the acting has never disappointed me. A great show for all ages, though teens and adults would get more out of it than small children. All in all, it is the best Broadway production I have ever seen. |
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Best Musical absolutely Review by: christopher, Jun 13, 2011 |
Excellent show - well worth the time and money.
If you read the book and liked it you'll love the musical.
The leads are outstanding. The effects are amazing and perfectly done. The story is good - but it helps to be familiar with the novel.
The songs are very good and exceptionally well choreographed and performed. There is a reason this show has been rated best of top ten for over 7 years running. |
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