American Idols in Wicked

Though “American Idol” typically attempts to discover new kids in the musical art scene, for this year’s Idol favorite Adam Lambet, he’s already felt what it was like to be on the top - of the musical. Lambert had two stints in Wicked before the 27 year old tried out to join the cast of American Idol - first in March 2005 with the touring company (for six months) and opoening in the extended Los Angeles production in February 2007 through its close in October 2008. For both series he remained an understudy for Fieryo and a member of the ensemble. “Adam was a theatre guy. He came in and had that amazing voice or as I like to say ‘instrument’ because he has this incredible range,” Bernard Telsey said to the Associated Press (Telsey was the man who auditioned Lambert for the role). “I literally remember saying, ‘Oh my God, this guy has the highest range. And you are always looking for ensemble people who have a huge vocal range and vocal power. In an ensemble of only a handful of voices, you want that kind of a sound. It makes a show feel like there are 20 people in the ensemble as oppossed to 10.” If you want to see this show with all the power that it was able to include an American Idol, get your Wicked tickets today.

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