Just back from first London "Wicked" preview..........- Page 4
Just back from first London "Wicked" preview..........
swerve
Chorus Member Joined: 3/8/06
#75re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/10/06 at 1:40pm
It doesn't. She didn't fly in the matinee yesterday because of an apparent technical issue with the machine.
She was ill, and was not going to go on during the evening show, but did end up performing (due to some issue with Kerry Ellis) and did fly.
Though, I would imagine, trying to sing that song up on the flying machine while ill would not be a very pleasant experience.
#76re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/10/06 at 1:44pmKerry Ellis was probably not prepared to go on yet.
#77re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/10/06 at 2:10pmApparently Kerry was in the audience watching the show on Friday night. But I would think she would be ready to go on if needed.
mrkringas
Broadway Star Joined: 9/28/05
#78re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/10/06 at 2:18pm
Kerry most certainly would be able to go on. Why? Well back when she was second cover in My Fair Lady to Martine McCutcheon she had to go on for Alexandra Jay (first cover who ended up going on loads with little rehearsal and then got sick herself) at the last moment with little rehearsal. She excelled and has had a great rep ever since and cast again and again in lead roles.
I cant wait to see her as Elphaba. No disrespect to Idina but I was lucky to see the OBC pre Tony Awards and think there would still be a ton of excitement about this show without her. However her presence does ensure even more hype and media/review potential.
kombatkoala
Understudy Joined: 5/12/05
#79re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/10/06 at 3:38pmThanks for the review!! I'm seeing it Friday night.
#80re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/10/06 at 6:39pm
OK The person who said he knew wicked would not work in london,are you for real.
Wicked maybee an american show but so is 80percent of the musicals we have here,so that point is just stupid.
And as for the accent thing-The show is set in OZ not the States so i don't see why that matters really?
Wicked will run for years here,like the very british shows My Fair Lady,Les Mis and the upcoming Mary poppins will there.
Also on a final note!
UK Audiences are not as stiff as you guys make out,Im in footloose at the moment in london and our audiences are up and dancing and screaming,The same happens at We Will Rock You and many others
We just dont go OTT when there is no need
Updated On: 9/10/06 at 06:39 PM
Broadway Star Joined: 12/31/69
#81re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/10/06 at 6:48pm
thanks for the previes of it
yes . i really hope it runs forever
pippin2
Understudy Joined: 11/25/05
#82re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/10/06 at 7:17pmRegarding Idina performing while ill - didn't this wreak havoc on her vocal chords early on in her Broadway run?
#83re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/11/06 at 7:56am
I guess it depends what what the 'illness' was. If it was a head ache then that's not going to damage her vocal chords. Same with a stomach bug. But if it was a cold or anything like that then maybe.
Some of the former just might make it un-pleasent to perform.
Seeing it on Saturday...can't wait. I've bloody waited 2 years for this.
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#84re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/11/06 at 1:36pmMust be hard for her because she's been thrusted into this new climate and new place, and now she has to pop out this high notes every night. It's hard work.
sam08
Swing Joined: 2/16/06
#85re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/11/06 at 2:37pmFor those of you who went to the matinee - did you stage door afterwards? If so, did Idina, or any other cast members come out? I am seeing a matinee and I was a little concerned with if the actors would stage door after, or just hang out in the theatre.
#86re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/11/06 at 2:45pm
As regards Saturday's problems - it was nothing to do with Ms Menzel's illness (one wouldn't think she was ill), there was simply a problem with the lift. They had had a problem with it during the dress reharsel done on Saturday morning. I know this because I asked a front of house staff member.
It was a great show! I adored the bit during One Fine Day...I won't revel what it was. For those of you who have seen it, know the bit I am talking about. It really makes this specific theatre unique, and - in turn - makes this section of the show unique.
Nick Hutson
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#87re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/11/06 at 2:48pm
... well, I saw the show twice in London and once on Broadway, and I haven't a damn clue what you're talking about. :P
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#88re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/11/06 at 3:12pmYeah me either. And I'm thinking most of have seen the show by now. Feel free to PM me, cause I have no clue what you're referencing.
#89re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/11/06 at 7:58pm
"One Fine Day.."
Its One Short Day. PM Me. I have no clue what is revealing durng One Short Day.
#90re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/11/06 at 8:45pmCan someone type a rough little transcript of what is said during the new first meeting between Fiyero and Elphaba?
BroadwayGirl107
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/03
#91re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/11/06 at 8:55pm
I kind of wish whose of you who say Idina has "improved" would elaborate. Has her interpretation of the role changed and you like what she's doing better now? Or is she just more present onstage?
Considering there's no way I'm shelling out some of my non-existent cash to see Ms. Menzel again in London, I think I may need to live a little vicariously.
snl89
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/05
#92re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/11/06 at 9:00pm
^hehe, as I believe I've said a lot before, I too am living vicariously through all these reviews :P
but, clearly, my MAIN hope is that... ahem... will surface very soon. :)
I don't need a life that's normal. That's way too far away. But something next to normal would be okay. Something next to normal is what I'd like to try. Close enough to normal to get by.
Incognito
Featured Actor Joined: 2/22/06
#93re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/11/06 at 10:14pm
Just come back from the Monday evening performance. It was a two hundred and fifty mile round trip for us and it's 3.00am now so I won't be around long.
The show is a phenomenom. Idina is so good, I can't imagine who would do this role after her, and do it justice. She's a phenomenon!
I was happy with everyone with one exception, Nigel Planer as the Wizard, very weak. He's doing his best, but it just isn't enough.
I must mention the energy in the theatre, I certainly, have never experienced anything like it. The buzz in the auditorium is a thrill to say the least. My highest expectations were met and exceeded. Everyone was on their feet at the end cheering merrily away. Wonderful evening, truly a night to remember.
People were practically begging for tickets at the box office. Sold out tonight, and tomorrow.
Going again in October and December. My husband, is a Prince of Darkness when it comes to anything theatre related, gave this show a nine out of ten. My daughter and I gave it a high eleven.
Three cheers for Idina, Hip pip hooray.......................
Night all: - )
Life is...just a bowl of cherries...
#94re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/12/06 at 4:52am
I believe that the 'bit' in One Short Day Nickhutson
mentioned is a particular lighting effect not in the Broadway production...
leeinlondon
Leading Actor Joined: 5/22/03
#95re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/12/06 at 5:39am
SPOILERS Also in that section on Broadway I can't remember the three large costumes having necks that extend upwards.
There are other bits that are different such as when Elphaba "dies" there is a swirling cyclone type effect on the canvas in front of her.
Also before Defying Gravity the broomstick flies through the air to her when on Broadway it just kinda pops up out of the ground and she picks it up.
#96re: Just back from first London 'Wicked' preview..........
Posted: 9/12/06 at 5:53am
The broomstick flying is how it appears in the Chicago production as well, since there isn't a trap door in the right place in the Ford Center.
Kevinoes: I can't remember the new scene word for word but here's the jist-
The "wagon" carrying Fiyero arrives just as Elphaba runs out of the wings. They collide and Elphaba drops her books. Elphaba tells the driver (totally forgot the character's name, sry.) to watch where he's going. She then asks who the new student is and wants to tell him that he can't go around just knocking over people. The driver tells her that she is welcome to wake him (Fiyero). Elphaba shakes him awake, complains about being knocked over. Fiyero is slightly confused, but tells her "Maybe the driver saw green and thought it meant go." He laughs while Elphaba walks off stage.
That's the best I can remember. Hope it helps.
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