JoAnne Worley Makes a Magnificent Madame Morrible

The cast of Wicked welcomes another frightfully wonderful character to their talented cast with the addition of JoAnne Worley as Madame Morrible in the Los Angeles production.  The character was first portrayed by Carol Kane.  Worley has had an extensive career in musical theatre.  Some of her credits include: the national tour of “Carnival,” appearances in “The Drowsy Chaperone,” “Hello, Dolly!” and “Grease.”  She is also popular because of her appearances on “The Tonight Show,” “The Andy Williams Show” and “The Merv Griffin Show.”  There seems to be no doubt that Worley will fill the horrible shoes of Morrible quite expertly especially with all of her previous experience, both on stage and on screen.

The Los Angeles Company of Wicked most recently celebrated its one year anniversary and is doing exceptionally well in ticket sales.  The musical is based on the novel by Gregory Maguire and it has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.  Wicked tells the tale of the two witches featured in L. Frank Baum’s story of “The Wizard of Oz” before they actually took up residence in the land of Oz.  It is a delightful story that will have you re-thinking your interpretations of the Wicked Witch of the West.  Don’t miss JoAnn Worley and don’t miss the show with your pair of Wicked tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on February 15, 2008 - Post a comment

Wicked Gets Dark and Scary!

Wicked theater-goers were unfortunately prevented from seeing all of the much- heralded musical at the Ford Center in Chicago on Wednesday night.  Things got a little bit too dark, and I’m not talking about the storyline here.  A power outage shut down the performance and unhappy patrons had to exit the theater without seeing the ending of the popular show based on the two witches from the Wizard of Oz story.  Apparently the theatre was not the only one affected by the outage, other buildings nearby were also affected, although there has not been a reported cause for the sudden lack of power.  The lights went out at about 9:45 Pm during the performance and although an emergency generator provided some light on the stage, it was not nearly enough.  Plus, who wants to be trapped in the dark with a bunch of witches?!

Hopefully the dejected theater-goers, who missed the second act will get replacement tickets for the show.  It is no doubt aggravating to have to leave a performance before the curtain goes down.  Wicked is an acclaimed production that has made it big on Broadway and in other cities around the country in a national tour.  It just recently celebrated its one year anniversary in Los Angeles and has broken records in the city for the amount of tickets sold.  Make sure that you don’t miss this amazing show, but be sure to be prepared in case the lights go down and don’t get spooked!  Get your pair of Wicked tickets from Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on February 14, 2008 - Post a comment

Getting Wickedly Wonderful in L.A.

One year ago, “Wicked” made its debut in the city of Los Angeles. The story of the two vastly different witches first featured in the “Wizard of Oz” enraptured Southern California theatre patrons and has provided them with a good excuse to get out to a show on a Saturday night.  “Wicked” has succeeded in setting new box office records, when it recently grossed a record $1,949,068 in the last week of 2007.  According to Broadwayworld.com, “It is now the top box officer earner during a single week in Los Angeles Theatre history.”  Not too shabby for a story that was structured the much older story of the yellow brick road, first penned by L. Frank Baum in 1900.

According to press notes posted on Broadwayworld.com, “Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz.  Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz.  One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, firey and misunderstood.  The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular.  It tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda, the Good Witch.”  Take a trip to the fantasy world of Oz and learn the real story behind this magical sorceresses!  Get your Wicked tickets from stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on February 13, 2008 - Post a comment

Schwartz to appear on Academy Awards

Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, whose name is synonymous with the songs from the smash hit musical Wicked, will make an appearance at this year’s Academy Awards, hosted Sunday, Feb. 24, during the OSCARS ceremony, according to an article published on the MusicalStephenSchwartz Web site.

Schwartz has been nominated for his collaborative work with Alan Mencken for the score of the Disney film “Enchanted,” including the songs “Happy Working Song,” “So Close” and “That’s How You Know,” according to Stephen Schwartz fan site.

Schwartz, who said he “had a blast” while completing the “Enchanted” project, will have fingers crossed at the Feb. 24th ceremony while his songs go up against others in the Best Song category.

“I have long wanted to do a live-action movie musical,” the composer said in an interview on Nov. 9, 2007. “‘Enchanted’ is a very clever concept that allows characters to sing within the world of the film, which is often difficult to achieve. Plus I thought the screenplay they sent me to read was, well, enchanting.”

Don’t miss Schwartz on the televised Academy Awards ceremony and be sure you check out some of his most recent work in live theater by purchasing a pair of Wicked tickets at Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on February 12, 2008 - Post a comment

Young ‘Wicked’ talent displayed in ‘Life on Earth’

Composer and Lyricist Craig Carnelia’s “Life on Earth” production will feature songs from his Tony and Drama desk award-nominated score Sweet Smell of Success, performed by young Broadway talents, including Lisa Brescia of the smash hit musical Wicked.

Songs from his major musicals such as Working, is There Life After High School and Imaginary Friends will also be featured in the performance, which is scheduled to take place for three days only, according to an article published Friday, Feb. 8, at the official Broadway World Web site.

Actress Carey Anderson (Mamma Mia!) and actors D.B. Bonds (Make Me a Song) and Evan Harrington (Avenue Q) will join Brescia in the performances on Sunday, March 2 and 9 and Monday, March 17, according to the report.

Still haven’t seen a live theater production yet this season? Be sure to get out and get a pair of tickets to this event or score a pair of Wicked tickets for one of the many showings of this award-winning show throughout the nation. Check out Stubhub.com for more details.

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on February 11, 2008 - Post a comment

‘Wicked’ decks out ‘The Homecoming’ talkbacks

Award-winning set designer Eugene Lee, who was most recently recognized for his work on the smash hit Broadway production of Wicked, will be working on another project this coming Tuesday, Feb. 12.

Lee will be a part of an all-star team, which will also include the famous New York Post columnist Michael Riedel as host, in an event that will showcase feedback for the Broadway production of The Homecoming, according to an article published Friday, Feb. 8, at the official Broadway World Web site.

The musical also boasts a star-studded cast, starring Golden Globe award-winner Ian McShane (”Deadwood”), two-time Tony award-winner Raul Esparza (Company, The Normal Heart), Tony nominee Eve Best (A Moon for the Misbegotten), Oscar Award nominee (The Pajama Game, Hairspray), and James Frain (”The Tudors,” The Count of Monte Cristo).

Don’t miss out on any of the stunning Broadway performances that theaters have to offer, especially the smash hit musical that is taking the entire nation by storm. Be sure to book a pair of Wicked tickets right here and now at Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on February 8, 2008 - Post a comment

‘Wicked’ Wizard hosts ‘Life is a Cabaret’ Fred Ebb Tribute

David Garrison, who is most recently known for his role as The Wizard in the smash hit Broadway production of Wicked, will host the 92nd Street Y’s continued legendary American Songbook series which will pay tribute Feb.  to a famed composer of 50 years in the ongoing show “Lyrics and Lyricists, with life as a Cabaret: A Tribute to Fred Ebb.”

The production will honor Ebb through a series of performances of his most accomplished work, which has “eptimoized the wit and sophistication of Broadway,” according to an article published Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the official Broadway World Web site. Famed musical stars Brent Barrett (Chicago, Annie Get Your Gun) Diana Canova (Company) and Tony Award-winning actress Tyne Daly (Gypsy, The Seagull) will all play a key part in the show, performing songs from some of his most famous scores on which he collaborated with well-known John Kander. His most successful works include Cabaret, Happy Times, Zorba, Chicago, Woman of the Year, The Rink, Kiss of the Spider Woman and Curtains, according to the Broadway World report.

Still haven’t seen a Broadway show this year? What are you waiting for? Either grab a pair of tickets for this event or snag some Wicked tickets, because theater patrons know that musical is turning into a legendary classic and shows are cropping up all over the country. Visit Stubhub.com right now for all the best deals!

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on February 7, 2008 - Post a comment

‘Wicked’ Gets Major Attention - Menzel on ‘Good Day LA’ and cast in Empty Space Ensemble

With actress Idina Menzel coming out with her new album and making a guest appearance Thursday, Feb. 7 on “Good Day LA” and with fellow cast members from the smash hit Broadway production she once starred in cameoing in the Empty Space Ensemble performance Monday, Feb. 11 at the Knitting Factory in NYC, Wicked continues to make waves in the media and with theater fans everywhere.

Menzel - who starred as Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West in the “Wizard of Oz” prequel that chronicles the lives of Elphaba and Glinda the Good Witch long before Dorothy and Toto dropped in - released her third solo album “I Stand” at the end of January and has been appearing on a series of talk shows to promote her work ever since. Now, Brad Bass - who portrayed Fiyero in the Chicago production in 2006 and joined the Broadway production of the smash hit in 2007 - will join a special performance at the Knitting Factory for a one-night only fundraising event that will feature cast from several hot Broadway shows, including Cry Baby, Gypsy and The Lion King, singing love songs by famous artists ranging from Pat Benatar to Whitney Houston, according to an article published Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the official Broadway World Web site.

Still haven’t seen Wicked in theaters? Now is a great time to take advantage of the fact that this smash hit Broadway production has talented casts performing shows across the country. Don’t miss out on your chance to get Wicked tickets right here and right now at Stubhub.com!

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on February 6, 2008 - Post a comment

Chicago gains longer ‘Wicked’ reign

The windy city has declared its eternal allegiance to Glinda and Elphaba - the dynamic witch duo that has audiences raving over the smash hit musical Wicked, which has been running performances since June 2005 at the Ford Center for Performing Arts, Oriental Theater.

OK, maybe not eternal - but they love it a lot. The Chicago cast recently announced an additional two months worth of performances, ranging from April through July, the tickets for which will go on sale Friday, Feb. 8 at 10:30 a.m., according to an article published Monday, Feb. 4 on the official Broadway World Web site. The company, which has already been honored as the top-grossing and longest-running Broadway show in Chicago theater history, boasts a cast of Barbara Robertson as Madame Morrible and the young 20-year-old up and coming actress Erin Mackey as Glinda the Good Witch, according to an article published Jan. 25 on the Chicago Tribune Web site.

Wicked is the story of two young witches, who are away at sorcery school for the first time in their lives. One, with emerald green skin, is sassy and outgoing while the other is popular, beautiful and ambitious. Regardless of their differences, Glinda and Elphaba cross paths at sorcery school when they become unlikely roommates and friends. All this takes place in the land of Oz, long before Dorothy and Toto decided to drop in.

Check out this “Wizard of Oz” prequel live in theaters all over the country and in London and Australia, as well. Book a pair of Wicked tickets at Stubhub.com right here and right  now.

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on February 5, 2008 - Post a comment

Rosie O’Donnel gets ‘Wicked’ with Kids Night on Broadway

The queen of daytime comedy is ready to get wicked in Oz with a few cast members from the smash hit Broadway musical that has been taking audiences by storm in the big city for more than four years.

Rose O’Donnell will perform the official ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Kids Night on Broadway “Fan Festival,” which allows youth to participate in the fun of live professional theater productions and join in on activities held by the cast and crew of those shows, according to an article published Monday, Feb. 4, on the official Broadway World Web site.

The event will feature songs and the cast of Broadway musicals Xanadu, Chicago, A Chorus Line, Grease, Hairspray, Legally Blond the Musical, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Mamma Mia!  Marry Poppins, Rent, The Phantom of the Opera, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Spring Awakening and the Young Frankenstein. Starting at 2:45 p.m., children and their families are invited to share in the magic at Madame Tussauds by touring through the theater and visiting several interactive booths, including theatrical makeup application and dance lessons, and even score a few Broadway stars autographs.

Don’t miss out on this event and if you and your family still haven’t seen the live production of Wicked, be sure to score some Wicked tickets at Stubhub.com while you’re at it!

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on February 4, 2008 - Post a comment


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