Sunday, March 30, 2014

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Something Wicked This Way Comes



       The Broadway production of Wicked has bewitched its audience since it's opening in 2003. Though it began (and is currently continued) on Broadway, popularity drove the production around the globe. And of course Toronto's Ed Mirvish theatres were host to the touring magic in 2005 and again in 2006 and 2010. Despite it's departure from our home and native land, Canadians will not have to cross borders to see the show again. As recently announced by Mirvish, the theatrical phenomenon, Wicked will return to Toronto on its latest tour.
Yes, thespians rejoice! The performances have been confirmed - Wicked will grace the Ed Mirvish stage from September 2nd to November 3rd, 2014 for the forth time since 2005. Tickets go on sale as soon as May 5th.

       The announcement has been met with great enthusiasm, and for good reason! Wicked has won over 50 awards, is critically acclaimed, and is the parent of mega-hit musical theatre tunes such as "Popular" and "Defying Gravity". This fall, the witches of Oz will be played by Alison Luff (Elphaba) and Jenn Gambatese (Glinda). The play follows their unlikely friendship in the emerald city, far before the arrival of Dorothy. The play is based off the book written by Gregory Maguire. Both explore the Wicked Witch's past and foreshadow her future in the classic original, The Wizard of Oz. 

       Though Wicked has smashed box office records across North America on previous tours, and presents a multitude of acclaimed and award winning professionals, not everyone is convinced by it's ongoing touring excellence. Many who had seen the original show (including Toronto Star critics) on Broadway were disappointed by the missing details in the play in 2010. Despite this, Wicked is back by popular demand and is optimistically awaited by producers, actors, and enthusiasts alike.

        From its astounding beginnings with Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth to its newest incarnations of the characters, we can always expect great things from the musical. No matter the concerns, Canadians are ready to defy gravity once again! 

For more ticket information, proceed to the link below: 

                                                                                                                   By Alessia Collia 










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