Melbourne’s Wizard Dies

Rob Guest, who had been staring as the Wizard in Melbourne’s performance of Wicked, died yesterday night after experiencing a massive stroke. Tuesday night Guest was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital late Tuesday night following the stroke, he remained there in critical condition until his death 26 hours later.

Rob Guest is one of the biggest losses to the world-wide Wicked community, and a great loss to New Zealand. He first appeared on stage in New Zealand in the role of Jean Valjean in Cameron Mackingtosh’s production of Les Miserables. And he remained an establismenent of New Zealand Theater ever since. He also spent a decade in Los Vegas, where he was also very popular. He also stands alone as the single longest running Phantom to hit the stage, staying in the role for seven years and appearing before both Australian and New Zealand audiences. Rob Guest was 57 when he died.

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Wicked Finishing in Chicago

Wicked has had a ridiculously successful run…everywhere…but it has been particularly successful in Chicago, where it has grossed over $200 million dollars since it first opened three years ago, making it the single most successful Broadway show in the history of Chicago theater. The show is now drawing towards then end of its successful Chicago run, and will be leaving the Windy City on January 25, 2009.

Wicked also boasts of having the most dedicated Broadway cast to appear on stage in Chicago in the past several decades. The cast includes Dee Riscioli as Elphaba, Annaleigh Ashford as Glinda, Rondi Reed as Madame Morrible and Gene Weygandt as The Wizard. Other parts are Fiyero as played by Kristoffer Cusick, Dr Dillamond by K. Todd Freeman, Nessarose by Heidi Kettenring and Boq by Stanton Nash. The cast also features and incredible ensemble and amazing dance team.

If you would like to see Wicked playing at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts in Chicago, then you had better act fast because tickets are disappearing quickly. The show that has become a worldwide favorite, is leaving the home of the White Sox and there is little time to see it before it leaves. Tickets would make a great addition to the holiday season, and an excellent experience for those who love Oz and are looking for a musical to attend this winter. So head on over to our ticket page and get your tickets to see Wicked live in Chicago, today!

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