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Wicked Kitchener | Center in the Square
Toronto normally stags the top-tier Broadway productions when they make their way over the border but not this August. The musical sensation ‘Wicked’ will be hitting neighboring Kitchener where it will make its debut at the Center in the Square, playing August 28 through September 9. For those who haven’t experienced the worldwide hit, prepare…
Wicked Cast: Supporting Characters
The Broadway musical Wicked comes from Gregory Maguire’s novel of the same name. It tells the story of two young girls who later become Glinda The Good Witch and The Wicked Witch of the West. The novel has 38 speaking characters. The musical focuses its attention on eight major characters: Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, Madame Morrible,…
Wicked Closes in Chicago | Wicked Tour
Wicked Closes in Chicago By Julie Harmon On March 26, 2008 It is expected that David Stone, producer of the unprecedented “Wicked” Chicago production, will announce on Wednesday that the show will ring the final curtain down at the Oriental Theatre following the 1,500 performance on January 25, 2009. By the time that they fly…
Idina Menzel Embarks on 2010 Concert Tour
Initial dates for Idina Menzel’s 2010 national tour have been announced. The Broadway star and upcoming GLEE performer, will visit cities coast to coast, from New York to California to Hyannis, Massachusetts. Dates that have been announced on Menzel’s official website are as follows: April 24 Metropolitan Park- Jacksonville, FL May 4 “Opening Night at…
Nebraska | Wicked Tour
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