Wicked & Other Things...

[kybearfuzz]

After leaving work early yesterday to make an optometrist appointment, I was driving up US 75 when my car started making a very loud noise and I heard something scraping. My muffler had come loose. I was close to my usual mechanic, so I limped my way to the garage. It was 4:30 PM, they were closing in a half hour. After an evaluation of the car, I had to leave it to get it fixed. The garage gave me a $20/day rental, a 1994 Ford Taurus, to get me through the day while they fix mine. I don't like it, but it moves.

I met up with Bob (prisonbitch), Brian (cincycub), and Eric (nonljeric) at the Palomino restaurant downtown along with a host of Brian's friends and neighbors, who are a really fun bunch. I envy the neighborhood Brian lives in. The food was good, despite a mistaking of sugar for cheese incident. I know they have awesome porkshops, per Bob's review.

Everyone made their way to the Aronoff for the Wicked performance. Bob and I ended up getting a green wicked elixir drink from the concession, which was about 90% vodka. We couldn't take them in the theatre, so we had to down them as time was getting close. It was fun to see the first couple of songs performed while being a tad buzzed.

The musical was great. I loved the story, the music, the seemingly continuous shifting sets -- everything. The first half is a bit long timewise, but ends with my favorite "Defying Gravity." I like how the show gives you that different twist on the Wizard of Oz story, not just the pre-Dorothy visit, but during and after the "movie" portion ended. I thought the G-lenda character was hilarious, such a blonde. One of the strong points about the show is that not everyone you see in the movie is what they appear to be. I really enjoyed it.

Big hugs to Brian for organizing the night, he's so good at that. And with Bob, I've been upgraded to hug status. :)

Comments

[cincycub.livejournal.com]

Glad you were able to come! And yes, my neighbors are fantastic - it's very unusual nowadays!

[spatts5.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear you enjoyed the show. I'm going to see it in May in NY. Would hate to think I spent all that money for a lousy show.

[tbone1961.livejournal.com]

I just finished reading Son of a Witch, the sequel to Wicked. NOT nearly as good as Wicked. My honey got me the soundtrack for my birthday last year. Of course, I doubt I'll get the opportunity to see a production of the show. But it's good to know if I do, it'll be worth it.

[daltxfurry.livejournal.com]

Glad you enjoyed the show. You will have to give me a detailed review when you get a chance.

I believe you saw Julia Murney in the role of Elphie.

[kenlin.livejournal.com]

Wow I am so glad you saw "Wicked" and it sure sounded like a fun night. I organized a night with 3 of my closest friends but ended up having to cancel because my work sent me on a trip... so I ended up going alone but had an amazing time. They only did a 6 week run here in LA.

Who played the leads? I have been finding clips of this Eden Espinoza and she's AMAZING. Our Elphaba was Stephanie Brock and I met her after the show and she was so lovely.

[divos-voids.livejournal.com]

yippee....another WICKED fan!

we had the pleasure of seeing Idina and Kristin in their original roles...with the original cast in NYC a couple of years ago. We had unbelievable seats, and it was such a great experience to see it. I had bought the tickets for my honey's birthday...and despite my intention of keeping it a surprise until we got there, I had to share. I was listening to the cast recording in the car, and had to share.

We also saw it here in LA a while back. And possibly a third time when it plays in Orange County.

I have also bought the book, and SON of a WITCH, but have yet to start reading either. In time.

Have a great day/weekend, Mark. Hugs!

[ciddyguy.livejournal.com]

The garage gave me a $20/day rental, a 1994 Ford Taurus, to get me through the day while they fix mine. I don't like it, but it moves.

This comment had me giggling earlier. However I know where of you speak with some cars.

[poohnnova.livejournal.com]

I have a bootleg of the original cast if your interested. AMAZING show. I converted it so it plays on any DVD player. I also have the audio of the entire show in MP3 format.

The boot is a boot but as I have many shows htis way, this has to be one of the better ones I have and the sound quality is amazing.

[prisonbitch.livejournal.com]

i thought that green elixir was more 99% vodka!

and after 2 pints of Bass, I had a bit of a buzz during the first act.