Not Everyone Can Travel by Bubble

Wicked is AWESOME! I was lucky enough to get a ticket to see Wicked from my parents for my birthday-I am so glad! After reading Gregory Maguire's book, I wasn't sure how I'd like it-his stuff is tough to read. I borrowed the musical cd and really liked the tunes, especially "Popular", but the cd still doesn't give you enough information about how the book has been transformed into a musical. While the plot was changed a bit (a lot) and there is a happy ending, I liked the musical much better than the book. Elphaba had an amazing voice and Glinda really hammed it up. Glinda's character is my favorite in the play just because it seems like such a joyful, fun part. I have really liked the shows I've seen in the past (Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Chicago, Peter Pan, Lion King). With the exception of Cats, each is my favorite for a different reason. In Wicked, I loved the music, the story of friendship, but most of all, the glitter, sparkles, and Glinda's gowns! Thanks Mom and Dad!