It was in fact WICKED!

If you tried to get tickets to the sold out run of WICKED at the Fabulous Fox Theatre and were unsuccessful; you missed an amazing show. As Wizard of Oz fans packed the theatre, we had no idea what was waiting for us in the Emerald City. This play depicts the lives of the Wicked Witch (Elphaba) and The Good Witch (Glinda). We learn about their friendships, heartaches, and passions. Most importantly we learn that people are not always what they seem to be. I am not going to outline the story for you…you need to somehow find tickets for this one and see it for yourself. You wont regret spending the money or the effort to get tickets.

The music in this show is fabulous. In fact, in my opinion, the woman who plays Elphaba on this tour, Stephanie Block, puts the Broadway witch to shame. Her talent is best showcased in “Defying Gravity” and “No Good Deed.” The power in her voice is not overshadowed by her beautiful tone and fantastic acting ability. She was great, and was definitely the star of the show. Glinda (Kendra Kaussenbaum) is also quite talented, and shows off her style and ability in “Popular” and “Thank Goodness.” The two witches join efforts in more than a few songs including “For Good” and “What is This Feeling?” Both actresses are absolutely fabulous and nearly left me awe struck more than once.

The show has lots of surprises (which is why I won’t outline the story for you). It also has lots of little one-liners that connect WICKED back to “THE WIZARD OF OZ.” It was very exciting and kept the audience drawn in for the complete two and half hour show. The setting, costumes and make-up were exceptional, as were the lighting effects and the orchestra. There was nothing mediocre about this show; it was awesome in its entirety. It will make your laugh and it may even make your cry. It will defiantly make your view of the Land of Oz and all of its characters change forever.

In case you are wondering how I really feel about it (as if I haven’t made it abundantly clear), I LOVED IT and highly recommend it for everyone! You won’t regret this return trip to the Emerald City.