In Which I Confess My Wicked-ness . . . .

[gothrockrulz]

Last week, I went to see a performance of "Wicked" with my real life BFF. I wasn't sure I would like it, because I'd already created my own visual idea of how events should unfold, from listening to the soundtrack of the original Broadway cast, and I thought I'd be disappointed with the actual performance.

I wasn't disappointed. It was, hands down, one of the most awesome things I'd ever seen. I'm so glad she got me hooked on "Wicked". (Amusingly, our friendship is a lot like that of Elphaba and Galinda--minus a Fiyero to make things complicated. We haven't met a guy to fight over. Yet.)

It's hard to choose which songs to prefer above the others, but if I was forced at gunpoint to choose just four, it would be these four.

For some reason, I've got a little voice in my head nagging me to write a lyrics to this tune from Genesis Rhapsodos' POV, and call it "The Goddess and I." And I have no idea where that idea came from.

Do I listen to "Defying Gravity" often when I feel like I need something to encourage me and motivate me? Yes. Yes, I do. :)

There really are no words to describe how "No Good Deed" affects me, so I'll just let the song speak for itself.

Comments

[pearlessence.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the show! I was lucky enough to see Wicked years ago. It's a lovely show with fantastic music and a compelling story - it's so rare to have a musical focus on two female characters and their friendship, but I think that's what makes the show so good. And it's quite appropriate that you got to see it with your bff. ♥

[gothrockrulz.livejournal.com]

it's so rare to have a musical focus on two female characters and their friendship, but I think that's what makes the show so good

Amen and AMEN! I always like stories of strong friendships better than romantic attachments. :)

And it definitely was all the more special because my BFF and I saw it together. She actually got all teary-eyed during "For Good." :)

Which cast did you see when you saw it? Was the place packed with an eager audience?

[pearlessence.livejournal.com]

I always like stories of strong friendships better than romantic attachments. :)

I agree. Platonic soulmates are definitely just as important as romantic ones!

I saw it in Miami, and yes, we had a full house that night and they were clearly loving it. I saw it early February 2006, and I believe - if I remember her name correctly - the touring Elphaba at the time was Stephanie J. Block, who was an amazing Elphaba. (The actress who played Glinda escapes me.)

Aww, yes. "For Good" is really the bff anthem, it's so beautiful.

[gothrockrulz.livejournal.com]

Oooo, my BFF is always raving about Stephanie J. Block. Must have been great to see her live! :)

[pearlessence.livejournal.com]

She was wonderful. I believe she played Elphaba when the show was still in its workshop stage, and was supposed to be part of the original Broadway cast, but they felt they needed a bigger celebrity to debut the role. I love Idina Menzel's Elphaba, but Stephanie's was really...more personal, if that makes sense. I didn't think anyone could give Idina a run for her money, but Stephanie did.

[rizbef.livejournal.com]

Ahck, LJ failed to notify me about this entry too!

Anyway, I still haven't seen the musical! I tried to read the book, but I didn't find it very interesting. However, I hear the musical is different and better, so I look forward to it :)

[gothrockrulz.livejournal.com]

I didn't like the book, either. Turned me right off after a few pages. The only thing I like about the book is that it helped bring the musical into being. :)

[phililen3.livejournal.com]

I read the book a few years ago and from what I could remember, I didn't like it after I finished the last page. (I havr to finish books, no matter how atrocious). I wish our witch could have had a better ending....

[gothrockrulz.livejournal.com]

I know! Poor Elphaba . . .