Menzel Compares Wicked with Concert

Former Elphaba star Idina Menzel is still getting rave reviews for her concert tour and she recently sat down with a reporter from The News and Observer to compare her concert experience with appearing on stage in musicals.  She said, “I think, as artists, we’re always vulnerable. We’re always putting ourselves out there, whether I’m in green makeup or in jeans and being myself. I’m taking a risk in front of people, and it’s what I love to do.”

Menzel definitely knows how to please a crowd.  Before Wicked, she was on Broadway in Rent, which she also appeared in the movie version of.  She was also in the movie Enchanted.  Wicked was the perfect place for Menzel to jumpstart her career.  The Tony Award-winning musical features a unique story, incredible music and extravagant staging.  The character of Elphaba is loved by the multitude of people who have seen the show.  Menzel showed she could shine even through thick, green makeup.

Wicked tells the story of Oz before Dorothy dropped her house in Munchkin land. During Wicked, Elphaba is not yet the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda is not the Good Witch.  They are both just young witches attending magic school.  See the story that catapulted Menzel to fame by getting your Wicked tickets from StubHub.com.

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Wicked Breaks Another Record

The citizens of Buffalo, New York must have a pretty mean Wicked streak. Like in many other of the cities it tours in, Wicked has broken box office records in Buffalo.  By selling to over 93,000 tickets in 32 performances, Wicked beat out Disney’s The Lion King, who previously held the box office record.

Shea’s Performing Arts Center, where the musical was held, couldn’t be more pleased. Shea’s President Tony Conte told WGRZ , “We are very happy with the success of Wicked and the experience that we have been able to provide to our patrons. This was a much anticipated production, and we have received wonderful responses from our patrons who thoroughly enjoyed the show.”

As much as the city is pleased by the ticket sales, there was even more gained by the surrounding hotels, restaurants and other businesses.  It is believed that around $20 million was spent in the city because of Wicked.  It is no wonder that Wicked has done so well in Buffalo.  Whether it is a traveling show or a resident show like in New York, Wicked draws in an incredible number of fans. Don’t miss out when it comes near you and get your Wicked tickets from StubHub.com.

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Whispers of a Wicked Movie

Wicked has found success both as a book and a musical and now audiences may have another way to see this intriguing story with a movie based on the musical.  The musical has recently crossed the $1 billion revenue mark and shown it can appeal to audiences worldwide.  Rumor is that the success of the movie Mamma Mia! is seen as a benchmark for how the Wicked movie would do.

Marc Platt is the one eyeing the project along with a remake of Jesus Christ Superstar.  Platt has been the producer of many hit movies like Legally Blonde and the more recent hit Wanted.  Platt has been talking with Wicked’s co-producer David Stone.  Playbill reported that the book writer for Wicked, Winnie Holzman, will write the screenplay.  Casting has not yet been determined. The announcement comes after Platt lengthened his contract with Universal Pictures for five more years.

It is no wonder someone wants to make the Tony Award-winning musical into a film extravaganza.  With the success of its predecessor, The Wizard of Oz, as a feature film, it seems like a logical step to bring Wicked to the silver screen.  To see it on stage, get your Wicked tickets from StubHub.com.

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Wicked Tour Boasts Elphaba From London

The touring show of Wicked almost didn’t secure its leading lady to play Elphaba.  Carmen Cusak was ready to give up on musical theater before joining the cast.  She had spent the last 15 years working on London’s West End in shows like Les Miserables and The Secret Garden. After finishing her work there, she wanted to start composing and recording jazz music.  She was soon asked to be an understudy for Elphaba at the hot Chicago production and couldn’t turn down the role after listening to the music.  She tells the Kalamazoo Gazette, “The first time I listened to it I was in a grocery store, and by the time I got up to the checkout, I was crying. I just fell in love with ‘Changed for Good’ and ‘Defying Gravity.’ I thought why hadn’t I gotten on the bandwagon earlier?”

Eight months ago, Cusak moved from the understudy position to the lead role of Elphaba in the touring production.  The music may have drawn her in, but she also enjoys the depth of her role.  She said about Elphaba, “She has to overcome being different and prejudices. She’s very intelligent but a bit of a hothead. She holds people at a distance. My favorite moment is when she decides to let Glinda in as a friend. They just start dancing, and all the anger and hatred between them dissolves. It’s a beautiful moment.”

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Reiber Hosts Music Show

One of Wicked’s own, Julie Reiber, is set to host Monday Night, New Voices on July 21 at the Duplex Cabaret Theater.  The 7 p.m. show is a “Ladies Night” presentation that will showcase the coice of Katie Thompson along with “New Voices” like Alison Boneli, Kayleigh Erickson, Mara Jill Herman, Marian Torres and Elizabeth Urbanczyk.   Thomson has been in productions like The Ark and The Forgotten Carols.    Scott Alan, a composer, founded the even to give light to some of the best new singers in New York.

Reiber is the standby for Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked.  Her other Broadway credits include Brooklyn and All Shook Up.  Her touring shows include Brooklyn, Rent and Jekyll & Hyde.  Tickets to the show cost $12 with a two drink minimum.

While it is great that Reiber is hosting, if you want to see her at her best, get your tickets to the next Wicked show on Broadway.  Even if Reiber isn’t the green-skinned Elphaba that night, this Tony Award-winning musical is sure to have you captivated.  If you aren’t going to Broadway anytime soon, get tickets for the show nearest you.  Get all of your Wicked tickets from StubHub.com.

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Buffalo Must Rush For Wicked Tickets

This is the last week to see the hit musical Wicked in Buffalo, New York before it packs up and flies away to its next destination.  Like in other locals, the show has found critical acclaim and commercial success in Buffalo at the Shea’s Performing Arts Center.  People have been driving from all over to catch this musical near them and for good reason.  The Tony Award recognized musical is sweeping the nation with its inventive plot, incredible music and fantastic costuming.

If you have ever been a fan of the Wizard of Oz, you must see Wicked.  The musical takes place before Dorothy and her little dog come to Oz, and the witches are not yet good and wicked.  Elphaba (who is eventually the Wicked Witch) is the roommate of Glinda.  Glinda is beautiful and popular and Elphaba is talented, intelligent and, well, green.  Her strange hue of skin draws prejudice from those around her, which isn’t helped by the fact that Elphaba questions some of the motivations of the Wizard of Oz.  See why this musical is loved by so many people and get your Wicked tickets from StubHub.com.

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Wharton Welcomes Wicked

Wicked has come to the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing. The Tony Award-winning musical has been to the city before and created quite a buzz. The show is set to run from July 16 to August 10 and local fans are scrambling to get their hands on tickets. The show runs Tuesday through Sunday of every week it is there at various times. A local news source, NOISE, will be holding interviews with the entire cast of Wicked next week.

If you automatically loved Glinda the Good Witch and hated the Wicked Witch in the original Wizard of Oz, you may just not know the whole story. Wicked the musical tells the story of Oz before Dorothy arrived. Glinda and Elphaba (The Wicked Witch) were not yet good and evil, just witches going to magic school. The audience is shown that Elphaba does not have an evil heart or intentions, but is the victim of prejudice because of her green skin. Throw in a corrupt government, and it is easy to see how Elphaba was mislabeled. See why this show is sweeping the nation and get your Wicked tickets from StubHub.com.

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on July 9, 2008 - Post a comment

Ellis Releases Solo Recording

Kerry Ellis, the London actress who made her Broadway debut on June 17 with Wicked, has released a solo recording.  A company in London, Dress Circle, is marketing and selling the three-track album entitled “Wicked in Rock.” The recording has two tracks from Wicked, “Defying Gravity” and “I’m Not That Girl,” and one other track, “No One But You.”  The CD has a 60-piece orchestra and was produced by Brian May.

Ellis came to the New York production of Wicked as Elphaba after playing the same role in the London production.  She will be going back to the West End production in December.  She has also been in other productions like as Fantine in Les Miserables, Ellen in Miss Saigon, Meat in We Will Rock You and My Fair Lady and Merrily We Roll Along.

Elphaba is the role that has audiences everywhere raving about this hit musical.  Elphaba is the green-skinned witch who later becomes the Wizard of Oz’s Wicked Witch.  In Wicked, audiences get to see how Elphaba isn’t wicked, just misunderstood and ostracized by a corrupt government.  The story tells the other side of Oz.  Don’t miss your chance to see this Tony Award-winning show and get your Wicked tickets from StubHub.com.

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

Wicked Lovers Get Chance To Star

For those with killer voices who love the hit musical Wicked, you now have the chance to be a part of the magic.  CityWalk is hosting a competition that allows 50 contestants to compete for a walk-on appearance in the Los Angeles Wicked production.   The first competition is July 9 and goes until August 20 when the finals happen.  The application fee is $10, and hopefuls can get guide tracks and lyrics from the CityWalk website.  Those interested in watching can attend any event.  The days are July 9, 16 and 30 as well as August 6 and 20 from 7p.m. – 9 p.m.

Wicked has swept the nation with its epic tale of friendship, betrayal, greed, envy, good and evil.  Wicked takes place in Oz before Dorothy and Toto comes to interrupt things.  When we meet the witches, Glinda and Elphaba (who becomes the Wicked Witch) are not yet good and wicked, but just friends attending magic school.  Elphaba is not as popular because of her green skin, and a few misunderstandings get her the title of “Wicked.”  Come see what audiences worldwide have been raving about.  Get your Wicked tickets from StubHub.com.   Or, with CityWalk, you can be in the musical yourself!

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

Wicked Inspires Incredible Parties

Some productions of Wicked are throwing exclusive parties before the show featuring a special menu full of wicked treats and drinks. Some hosts and hostesses have decided to follow suit and throw their own pre-Wicked party for their friends. Here are a few recipe ideas so you and your friends can get into the Wicked mood before going to the show.

Appetizers: Create deviled Elphaba would appreciate by dying the centers green and also have a veggie dip of only green vegetables.

Cocktails: Mix a glowing, green concoction with 3/4 oz Midori, 2 oz of citrus vodka and a splash of white cranberry juice. Shake, strain and enjoy.

Main Dish: Make spinach pasta with pesto sauce to bring out the green in everyone.

Side Dish: Tie together three stalks of asparagus for each guest so it looks like a broom.

Dessert: Make Munchkin cupcakes by using a mini-cupcakes pan and decorating each one colorfully.

Drinks: Create Ruby Red Slipper Punch with pineapple juice, orange juice, ice and red food coloring.

Once you have your guest list set, make sure and get your Wicked tickets from StubHub.com.

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on July 3, 2008 - Post a comment


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