Growing up in NYC I got a chance to see many Broadway shows from Chorus Line, 42^nd St, Grease, Miss Saigon, Les Mis….but I must say WICKED is definitely up there with the classics. This musical grabs the attention of everyone…young and old. Check out the review below by the Chicago Sun Times.

Chicago Sun Times: ..."Wicked" has worked its magic the old-fashioned way: not with reviews or awards or heavy marketing, but by connecting with audiences through its accessible music, story and characters (who are, admittedly, associated with the best-loved movie musical of all time). Adapted for the stage by composer Stephen Schwartz ("Godspell," "Pippin") and writer Winnie Holzman ("My So-Called Life") from a novel by Gregory Maguire, the show's themes -- the rewards and trials of friendship, outsiderness vs. popularity, courage in the face of an oppressive system -- have struck a deep chord in theatergoers.... [comments from KEVIN NANCE, Sun Times reporter]

'Wicked' works on many levels, and different people find different things in the show," producer David Stone says. "A 10-year-old likes the twister and the story of how the Scarecrow becomes the Scarecrow. A 16-year-old might love the story of this green girl who becomes accepted, and the popular girl who becomes good. Young adults might get involved in the friendship between these two young women, and the choices and sacrifices we all make in our lives. Older adults might be interested in the story of how governments determine what's wicked and what's good based on how people look. Whatever the reason, the show touches them, and that's why so many people return to see the show many times."

If the national tour comes to a town near you try not to pass up the opportunity.  Below is a pic with one of the flying monkeys and my sisters. The other is of me, my brother and sister saying our goodbyes at the airport. ~ Stephanie