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Post by ElphieDfysGrvity on Mar 29, 2005 23:55:47 GMT -5
I saw the show in Toronto two days after it was supposed to open (first perf. postponed but I'm sure you all knew that).
Kristy Cates and the rest of the cast was brilliant. I met some of them after the show. I didn't realize how many nifty people were in it. The actors' actual names are escaping me but Nessarose was Libby on Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Madame Morrible was the drama teacher from Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, and Doc. Dillamond was in the Rent OBC.
Also, for a wonderful wicked moment. I'm not sure if it happens with Sho or any other Elphie's, but anyone who's seen Idina will probably remember the audience cheering when she first runs in and at the end when she comes out of hiding. Well, applause was weak when Kristy made her enterance, but I started cheering at the end and pretty soon the whole audience was! It was a happy moment.
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Post by stars in the sky on Mar 30, 2005 6:56:33 GMT -5
Sounds like an awesome show, but now you've got to whip out your program and tell me who played Dillamond!
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Post by no_good_deed on Apr 2, 2005 22:00:03 GMT -5
i'm going to see it in august in San Francisco ::is excited!::
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Post by elphiefan on Apr 3, 2005 13:10:51 GMT -5
I've seen it twice in Toronto now, but both times were with Kristy Cates from Broadway(who is amazing) instead of Stephanie J Block. I'm dying to see at least one show with Stephanie since she is back now, but the run is sold out (looks like it's to the lottery for me). She came back on Thursday, and I saw yesterday's (Saturday) matinee and it was Kristy. Does anyone know if Stephanie is only doing certain performances? I was really hoping she would be there yesterday. Anyway, the cast is AMAZING. Kendra Kassebaum is the perfect Glinda. Oh, and Dillamond was played by Timothy Britten Parker. There is now a website for the tour at: www.wickedthemusicaltour.com/Samantha
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Post by ElphieandFiyero on Apr 3, 2005 14:04:22 GMT -5
I may see it in D.C. this Christmas!! I have relatives who live in Maryland and we go there for christmas! So I may see the tour! ;D
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Post by jillybeen318 on Apr 3, 2005 15:36:44 GMT -5
I've seen it twice in Toronto now, but both times were with Kristy Cates from Broadway(who is amazing) instead of Stephanie J Block. I'm dying to see at least one show with Stephanie since she is back now, but the run is sold out (looks like it's to the lottery for me). She came back on Thursday, and I saw yesterday's (Saturday) matinee and it was Kristy. Does anyone know if Stephanie is only doing certain performances? I was really hoping she would be there yesterday. Anyway, the cast is AMAZING. Kendra Kassebaum is the perfect Glinda. Oh, and Dillamond was played by Timothy Britten Parker. There is now a website for the tour at: www.wickedthemusicaltour.com/Samantha I think Kristy's last day in Toronto is April 3rd. She's standing by since Steph is still healing. I believe Stephanie does the evening shows on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and Kristy performs the matinee shows. Stephanie should be doing all shows now but I'm not sure. I saw both of them perform twice and I absolutely LOVED them! I adore Kristy but I really recommend that you try the lottery because Stephanie is AMAZING! As much as I love Idina, Stephanie owns this role. I must see it again ;D
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Post by elphiefan on Apr 3, 2005 16:20:24 GMT -5
Do you think I'd see Steph this Friday night? She is one of the main reasons I'm going again, and I'd be so disappointed if it isn't her...
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Post by jillybeen318 on Apr 3, 2005 16:22:39 GMT -5
She should be. You can e-mail her if you want (go to her website) and she replies all the time. She's one of the sweetest people ever! Have fun on Friday
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Post by elphiefan on Apr 3, 2005 16:29:09 GMT -5
Really? I feel weird emailing her...I'm not quite sure what to say...
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Post by jillybeen318 on Apr 3, 2005 16:51:24 GMT -5
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Post by stars in the sky on Apr 3, 2005 17:19:32 GMT -5
Question: Does anyone know if Stephanie and Idina have any relationship or if there's a lot of resentment there or anything? I know she says in that article that the business isn't about fairness or anything, but it couldn't have been fun to dedicate to years to the readings and then watch someone else become a Tony-winning superstar in the role that was built around you...
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Post by elphiefan on Apr 4, 2005 18:36:19 GMT -5
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Post by imperfectly_green on Apr 4, 2005 19:33:26 GMT -5
I may see it in D.C. this Christmas!! I have relatives who live in Maryland and we go there for christmas! So I may see the tour! ;D ME TOO!! I can't wait. Especially since my wicked-obsessed sister's birthday is in December (And it just happens to be--CHRISTMAS!) which gives us even more of a chance of going. You do mean the Kennedy Center, right? I was so excited when I read in the paper that it was coming, maybe I'll see you there! In the mean time...Why isn't it Stephanie on Friday elphiefan?
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Post by ElphieandFiyero on Apr 4, 2005 19:39:23 GMT -5
Yeah the kennedy center! ;D I'd see it December 26 or 27, if I see it. I think it would be pretty cool to see Jenna Leigh Green as Elphaba, but why would she take over for Stephanie? She has a decently large role.
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Post by elphiefan on Apr 4, 2005 20:22:03 GMT -5
I honestly have NO idea why Stephanie would give up the Friday night. From what I've heard, she's still not up to doing 8 shows a week, and Jenna has said that she is ready to u/s. She is scheduled to do this Fri, Sat Mat, and next tuesday... I'm not putting her down, I'm sure she's great, but I'm just getting really frustrated with spending so much time and money and not being able to see Stephanie...
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