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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