“Wicked” Influence Evident in TV Favorites

Wicked definitely has a solid hold on the title of best-loved musical in America, for several female actresses, the musical has been a ticket to wide-spread fame. Among the actresses who have risen to public prominence through their performance in the show are Indina Menzel, whose fame first began to grow with the role of Maureen in Rent, but became fully realized when she originated the part of the green girl in Wicked. With her soaring and unusual voice, Menzel has become the icon Elphaba for theater goers, even for many who have not seen her in the role. Currently the musical holds the record for highest weekly box office gross in the history of Broadway, standing at $1.8 million in ticket sales, and has also broken records in several other cities.

The musical has now made appearences in several hit TV shows, including “Ugly Betty,” “The Office,” and “Saturday Night Live.” References to the musical have also appeared in more bizzare places, such as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” graphic novels. The story has become so widely regarded that many people have been to see it more than once, many traveling out of their home state just to see it for a second time. Wicked tickets are now the hottest commodity in the world of theatre, so act fast and get yours at StubHub.com today!

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Wicked’s Lambert Advances in American Idol

Adam Lambert, who previously played the stand-by for Fiyero in the tour of Wicked, is now  advancing into the top 11 as he continues to gain support on the show. Lambert has continued to bring in the votes on the stage, and his incredible ability as an an artist has been evident recently through hsi performances on Idol, most notably in his performance of Michal Jackson’s hit soong “Black and White.” Not only did he do well, but he also managed to turn it into a theatrical event that brought one of the judges to tears.

Wicked tickets are currently available at StubHub.com and the musical, which first hit the stage in 2003, is now one of the greatest sensations of all time. The musical is the prequel to the famous story of The Wizard of Oz, which most know of as the incredibly lasting and timeless movie that was made in 1939 starring Judy Garland. In Wicked the story of the two main witches of Oz is told, with surprising results. This incredible production has now become the most popular musical in New York and has gained fame for itsel throughout several other countries including Japan.

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Wicked In the Press

Wicked, the Musical first began to appear in the press in 2002, a year before the musical had its Broadway debut. Mentions of a musical appear as early as January 2002, and possibly earlier. The New York Times published a story on June 21, 2002, which anticipated the greatly looked forward to return of Kristin Chenoweth to Broadway in the role of Glinda. By early 2003 the buzz was out on Broadway and the show was an eagerly-anticipated Schwartz and Holzman creation. When Wicked tickets were finally available on Broadway, the show was already becoming popular from its San Francisco run. Critics were not always positive about the show, but the public loved it and apparently thought that the critics were getting a little ahead of themselves. So Wicked stayed.

Today, Wicked is heading towards its six-year anniversary, having already played more thant 2,200 performances. The musical recouped its investments and continues to be the biggest selling show on Broadway. It is one of only two shows on Broadway that continues to fill its theaters to almost full capacity. Wicked is one of the most loved shows around, and if you have not seen it yet, then you definitely should, as this is one show that you will not want to miss! Tickets are available at StubHub.com.

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Wicked’s Influence

Throughout history the written word and the stage have had an extensive influence on popular culture. On only needs to go back as far as the 1970s and ’80s to see how films, theatrical productions, books and art have shaped our society today. In the ensuing years more and more of the work of this and the preceeding decade of the ’90s will become apparent. If we go back as far as the 15 and 1600s, we have some brilliant examples of artists such as playwright William Shakespear and the writings like those found in the Anglican Book of Common Prayer, to see how historic literature and drama have informed what we see in the world today.

Thinking about this brings to mind the hit Broadway musical Wicked, which has become the biggest blockbuster of the Theater world since its premiere in 2003. Today the musical is still raking in over $1,000,000 in the box office. So how will this musical, and the book that inspired it, inform the culture of our future. As one of the most independent thinking nations of the world, one can already see the appeal of this story about a young and unusual woman who takes the chance of opposing the powers of her own country to further the cause of freedom. But what else is there in Wicked tickets that people love so much and how will its influence be seen in the future? Get your tickets for the musical and find out what you think about this when you see it live on stage. But be sure to check out tickets at StubHub.com, as tickets for the live show sell out fast! More on this subject in the future.

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Kevin Kern Returns to Wicked

Kevin Kern will be joining the cast of Wicked at the Gershwin Theater on broadway, starting tonight. He will be succeeding Aaron Tveit, who has previously appeared in the role. He willl be joining a cast that includes Nicole Parker as Elphaba, Alli Mauzey as Glinda, JayneHoudyshell as Madame Morrible, P.J. Benjamine as The Wizard, Cristy Candler as Nessarose, and Alex Brightman as Boq. Kern has previously been seen on stage in The Wedding Singer, Les Miserables, and Finians Rainbow to name a few. Kern previously took over the role of Fiyero for Tveit last November, for a short period of time.

Wicked tickets continue to sell well as the musical continues to be one of the most popular events for people to attend, right next to Britney Spears, Leonard Cohen and Elton John & Billy Joel. The musical has proved itself ot have incredible staying power, despite our current crisis  and offers comfort and enjoyment for many. It has also been an inspiration, sporting a one-of-a-kind heroine who flies in the face of society to challenge dysfunctions in society. The musical has become a byword in contemporary culture, earning itself status as one of the greatest objects of interest in todays quickly changing world.

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Wicked Idolist

Wicked’s Adam Lambert has beat out other contestants to become a finalist on  American Idol. The artist is known for his artistic style and is now one  of the most well-known understudies for the part of Fiyero in Wicked. As one of the “Lucky 13″ the artist still has a fair amount of competition left, but as oneo f the top 13, he has already made a name for himself as a well-loved singer. Lambert first began singing when he was only 10 years old, and from there he took off, eventually becoming an acclaimed  artist on the stage with his performance in The Ten Commandments at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.

Prior to Ten Commandments he was a member of the cast of Musical Hair for the European tour, which was the turning point for him as an artist. He was cast as the Fiyero understudy in the first national tour of Wicked, and during that time he began working with composer/guitarist Monte Pittman.

Fiyero is the prince, all-around-good/good-looking-guy, and the love interest of two of the main characters in Wicked. In the musical he first appears as a carefree, pleased-to-be-me, near-do-well, but later a deeper and stronger side to his nature is revealed. To get Wicked tickets, come to StubHub.com today!

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Wicked Omaha and 2nd National Tour

Wicked tickets are now on sale for Omaha, Nebraska, where the musical will be making its run at the Orpheum theater starting May 6th and ending on the 31 of that month. The musical is greatly anticipated, and has already gained a reputation for providing an excellent economic boost for the cities that it has appeared in. The musical became one of the biggest things on Broadway starting in 2003, when it made its debut. Since then it has become one of the favorites of the stage, appearing before packed houses everywhere that it goes. It is a musical that has warmed the hearts of many in this first decade of the 21st Century.

Wicked will also be launching its second national tour tomorrow, with a performance at the Barbara B. Mann PAH in Fort Meyers, Florida. This second tour is starring Marcie Dodd as Elphaba, Helen Yorke as Glinda, Marilyn Caskey as Madame Morrible, and Tom McGowan as the Wizard. Other characters include Dr. Dillamond played by David de Vries, Fiyero played by Colin Donnell, Boq is being performed by Ted Ely, and Nessarosa by Kristine Reese. With two national tours circulating this year, one of the performances is bound to come near your area, so keep an eye out for Wicked on a stage near you!

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Wicked Songs: “Wonderful”

The Wizard of Oz is a key figure behind the most famous stories of that strange land, first created by L. Frank Baum at the turn of the 20th Century. He is a key figure that connects the two stories, Wicked and The Wizard of Oz, together. In Wicked the Wizard has two audiences with Elphaba, one in the first act and one in the second, but he has a constant presence in the musical, even when he is not on stage. As ruler of Oz he is the one who holds sway over all of Oz, in both musicals. In The Wizard of Oz he has two audiences with Dorothy, and who he is is evident by the end of that play…or at least some of who he is.

When the Wizard sees Elphaba for the second time he sings to her the song “Wonderful,” declaring who he is to the people of Oz and how that came about:

“Wonderful
They called me “Wonderful”
So I said “Wonderful” - if you insist
I will be “Wonderful.”

The lyrics above are actually a part of the chorus to the song, one of the many fantastic songs written for the musical by Stephen Schwartz. To hear the rest of the song, and learn more about the exciting world of Oz, be sure to get your Wicked tickets today!

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Wicked’s Second Tour Starts Saturday

Wicked, the Musical is currently the biggest sensation on Broadway, and possibly the biggest Broadway sensation of the decade. The musical has touched the hearts of many and the fiery determination of the heroine has been well-praised from the many who have seen it. The musical has become so big that there is a second national tour that is being launched at the Barbara B. Mann PAH, in Fort Meyers, Florida, this coming Saturday. The show will start at 8pm on Saturday and will play a final performance on Sunday, March 29 at 6.30pm. Act fast to get your Wicked tickets to see this incredible show in Fort Meyers, Florida.

Wicked is a prequel to the story of The Wizard of Oz, published by L. Frank Baum in 1900. The author is now well-known and renowned author Gregory Maguire, who published his work 95 years after Baum’s book hit the market. The stories about Oz have continued through generations with multiple stories and versions of the stories in publication throughout the years. Baum himself wrote a total of 15 books about the land of Oz during his lifetime and a half a dozen more short stories. An additional 19 books about Oz where written by Ruth Plumly Thompson, who was hired by Baum’s publisher to continue the series after his death. Maguire continued the legacy, beginning 56 years after Plumley finished her last Oz book, and has so far added another three books to the series. The stories have also generated an amazing number of movie versions of the stories which began in 1908. The most famous of these, so far, is The Wizard of Oz, which was released in 1939, starring Judy Garland.

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Wicked’s Chenoweth

Kristin Chenoweth is one of those rare actresses who can seamlessly transition between screen, stage, and film, as she presents her incredible acting ability to the public. Chenoweth is well-known for having originated the role of Glinda in Wicked, and currently stars in the ABC series Pushing Daisies.  Her performance in Wicked earned her a Tony-Award nomination for Leading Actress in a Musical. Chenoweth is currently getting ready to appear at the Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble in celebration of her upcoming memoir, A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love and Faith in Stages at 7.30pm on April 15, 2009.

Chenoweth’s origination of the part of Glinda was monumental, as the musical has turned into a long-running and best-selling favorite on Broadway. Wicked tells the story of the witches of Oz: Glinda the Good Witch, the Wicked Witch of the West, and the Wicked Witch of the East. The story turns the Wizard of Oz, which most of us are familiar with today, upside down based on Gregory Maguire’s fascinating sequel to the story. While there is some talk of the show being made into a film sometime in the future, the musical is still so popular that it probably will not happen for some time. If you wish to see Wicked, then be sure to get your Wicked tickets soon. The musical is currently on tour and a second one is being launched in the next week.

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