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Wicked on Fox’s GLEE

It seems that even the Broadway favorite Wicked can’t escape the small screen as it sees an adaption in the unlikeliest of sorts - the new hit FOX television show starring Broadway favorite Lea Michele is featured singing the anthem “Defying Gravity” in a vocal spot for the series. According to Broadway World, Columbia Records and Twentieth Century Fox Television will be spontaneously releasing singles that are featured on GLEE on iTunes for purchase, like Young MC’s “Bust a Move,” Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” and Sisquo’s “Thong Song.” Other singles include  Rihanna’s “Take a Bow,” Carrie Underwood’s “Last Name,” Avril Lavinge’s “Keep Holding On,” Queen’s “Somebody to Love” and many more. So many, in fact, that the two company’s have petitioned to release a new album, “Glee: The Music, Volume I” heard on the series on Tuesday, November 3.

Now the Broadway sensation Wicked will be part of that series, as former “Spring Awakening” star sings the part played by Elphaba in the shows around the world - like New York, San Francisco, London, Tokyo, Stuttgart, Sydney and two North American tours. The show is based on Gregory Magure’s novel and has music and lyrics by the Tony Award winning Stephen Schwartz with a book by Winnie Holzman.

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Wicked’s New Story

Gregory Maguire, the author of ‘Wicked,’ is selling his new book “THe Next Qeen of Heaven,” which comes out today, for a grand total of $0.00. The third title from the Concord Free Press, is giving away 2,500 copes of the book via its website and select independent bookstores to readers who agree to make a donation ‘to a local charity, someone who needs it, or a stranger on the street.’ The paperback’s back cover says this: ‘when you’re done, pass this novel on to someone else (for free, of course) so they can give. It adds up.” Already the press has announced that with its first two released, more than $85,000 donations have been made to various causes.

“The Next Queen of Heaven” is a farcical holiday set in 1999 in a made up Upstate New York town. As much success as Maguire COULD get when publishing his novels, it might seem a bit of a shock that he is publishing for free. “I admire that the books as well as the publishing model raise questions about art’s inherent value and the commodification of content,” he said. “I like knowing that this book is out  in the world, helping to generate donations for great causes.”

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A Wicked Event in NY, SF

Wicked cast members, including Patty Due and Carmen Cusack will be joining forcing to lead local and national artists to a benefit concert for gay and lesbian civil rights on Monday at the Palace of Fine Arts Theater in San Francisco. Other performers scheduled to bear their name with the cause include “Defying Inequality: The San Francisco Concert,” a benefit for Marriage Equality USA and Garden State Equality with Bruce Vilanch, Emmy winner Judy Gold, Ryan Rigazzi, Matt Alber and cabaret duo Meg Mackay and Billy Philadelphia, all people of the stage.

The raffle for the event with include prizes from Adagia Restaurant, The Bancroft Hotel, Berkeley Repertory Theater, Buck’s Restaurant, Camino, Ciao Bella Gelato, Colibri, Edin Espinoza, First Crush Restaurant, Wine Bar and Lounge, Golden voice San Francisco, MAC Cosmetics, Poem Cellars Wine, Seahorse Cafe, Supperclub San Francisco, Zazil Coastal Mexican Cuisine and more. Sponsorship including packages from $10,000 to $100. An honorary committee includes Patty Duke, Geoff Callan, Carol Channing, Margaret Cho, Jose Cisneros, Bruce Cohen, Valerie Harper, Florence Henderson, Anne Herrera, Dennis Herrera, Winnie Holzman, Mark Leno, Joey McIntrye, Carole Migden, Rita Moreno, Jackie & Howard Nemerovski, Thomas Roberts, Lily Tomlin and Vanessa Williams.

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Wicked Halloweenin London!

San Francisco and New York aren’t the only cities celebrating a Wicked Halloween this year - recently added to the fun is the musical Wicked at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, celebrating its forth annual Wicked Day in the Lawrence Hall at the Royal Horticultural Halls on Sunday, November 1st beginning at noon and ending around 6pm. Members of the Wicked cast will be performing and hosting a bunch of Wicked/ Halloween tehmed free events like competitions, performances, face painting, fancy dressing, workshops and a plethora of other activities that is fun for the whole family.

The day before, also known as Halloween, Wicked and Halloween themed events will be happening at the Westfield London from noon until about 5pm with similar activities that are fun for kids to parents - like face painting, competitions, performances by some of the Wicked cast, prizes for best Halloween costumes, and a Wicked Cackle Halloween World Record attempt, led by the members of the cast. Proceeds will benefit the project between Wicked and Magic 105.3’s charity Cash for Kids to built a community garden in the area’s of London that need it the most. Visit the Wicked website and learn more at www.WickedDay.co.uk.

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Wicked Tops Ticket Sales in Des Moines

The Broadway musical “Wicked” doesn’t just set records in big cities like London’s West End, but even in smaller cities throughout the United States. Take the week box office record that was just made in the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, a record breaking set that even topped The Lion King of 2006. The show closed out their four week run on Sunday with total attendance of 84,000 and sold out performances everywhere, overall attendance topping out at 97 percent capacity. The best sales week for the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines and Wicked in general was its last where sales topped at $1.5 million, more than $300,000 than the best week on The Lion King run. That means that the total number of participants included more than $5.7 million for its gross; while The Lion King topped out at $6.6 million, it ran for two more weeks.

The biggest impact the show had on the area was its community impact, as $17.3 million were pumped into the area via restaurants and more. “Restaurants downtown have been really happy,” said Convention and Visitors Bureau chief Greg Edwards. Hotels in the area also got a bump, among other areas of tourism.

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Wicked’s Family

Wicked isn’t just about the Broadway show that has been performing throughout the country for three years - it is also about the original people who made up that cast. One such inspiration was Stephen Schwartz, the Broadway and Hollywood composer who created the soundtrack for “Wicked.” Though Schwartz has earned praise for years, Wicked remains one of his favorites. He will be in Stockbridge for a performance October 24th at 7pm. . His tunes have earned his numerous awards, including Grammys, Tonys and Oscars. His work has included pieces for “Godspell,” “Pippin,” and the Disney films “Pocahontas” and “Hunchback of Notre Dame.” “Stephen Schwartz and Friends” is part of the Stockbridge Season of Entertainment/ Performances, and as Matt Cahoon, the Arts Facility Director of the Stockbridge Theatre said, Schwartz is a favorite of everyone. “This is absolutely one  of the biggest and most exciting events in the short history of the Stockbridge. The opportunity to bring an artist the caliber of Stephen Schartz to Derry is unbelievable and I am confident that this is a concert that people will remember for years to come.”

Though “Wicked” opened in 2003 and is still running in the area, there is much more up Schwartz’ sleeve, which friends will likely enjoy during his concert in Stockbridge.

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Wicked an Aussie Hit

It shouldn’t be a surprise that Wicked knows how to be wickedly cruel to previous box office records, so when the Broadway musical came to The Capitol Theater this past week it was clear what it had in mind. Easily surpassing the previous large numbers at the Australian theater, The Capitol Theatre saw a top gross of $1,473,775.70 this past week to break all former weekly box office records for the theater. General Manager of the Capitol Theater Graeme Kearns said “The Capitol Theatre has a long history of hosting hit musical productions, and we’re thrilled that the current production of “Wicked” has out grossed previous record holders. There’s no doubt that Sydneysiders are queueing to see this wonderful musical, and loving it. We’re already had people come back for a second time, even though it has only been open for a month.” The co-producer for the Australian producer John Frost said: “I”m thrilled that Sydney has fallen in love with this wonderful production. “Wicked” is unique, a phenomenon, quite unlike any other musical. Its success around the world proves it is one of those rare shows that touch people deeply, as well as entertain them; a show for all ages from 8 to 80.”

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Behind the Scenes of Seattle’s Wicked

A Cackle of Fun at Wicked Lottery

Though the Broadway play Wicked has been running for years throughout the nation, as well as international performances, when it comes to the Civic Center, chances are you aren’t going to have any luck getting some new Wicked tickets as they are already sold out, says Public Relations Manager Dale Stark. The only way to see the performance is with the special Wicked lottery - only 20 tickets are available for $25 each before the remaining performances. Payment is only taken in cash and fans who are interested in participating must go to the box office at least 2 and a half hours before the performance, enter for their chance to win and come back an hour later when the named have been drawn to see if they have won! Just like every other Wicked lottery across the country, the same rules apply here in Des Moines. The names are drawn from a Wicked pot and given to the first one in attendance.

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Wicked in Support of Equality Across America March in DC

Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz made a statement this weekdn during Sunday’s March for Equality in Washington DC, along with “Sex and the City” actress Cynthia Nixon and musician Lady Gaga. The event was also supported by Wicked and led by producer David Stone, as well as the Broadway cast of “Hair,” as the stars in the front held up the Broadway banner as they walked down the street. The event was in support of equal protection for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people in all matters governed by civil law in all 50 states and took place October 10-11, 2009.

Here’s what is posted on the Equality Across America site:

Equality Across America is a network of decentralized organizers in every one of the 435 Congressional districts. These organizers form Congressional District Action Teams (CDATs) that will do the work on the ground in their own communities to achieve full equality.

Each CDAT works not only toward national equality, but participates in their local and state struggles for equality in areas like marriage, adoption, and work-place discrimination. Equality Across America connects organizers from around the country so we can support one another in all of our work, focusing energy and resources in battlegrounds when needed.

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