Copyright © 1995-2004 Wicked Pictures. In Maguire's Oz, Elphaba, better known as the Wicked Witch of the West, is not wicked; nor is she a formally schooled witch. When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Wicked is about a land where animals talk and strive to be treated like first-class citizens, Munchkinlanders seek the comfort of middle-class stability and the Tin Man becomes a victim of domestic violence.
Wicked (2003 Original Broadway Cast)
Wicked (2003 Original Broadway Cast)
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Stephen Schwartz, Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel
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Product Details
  • Artist: Stephen Schwartz, Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel
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  • Binding: Audio CD
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  • EAN: 0602498613436
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  • Format: Cast Recording
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  • Label: Decca Broadway
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  • Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
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  • Number of Discs: 1
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  • Product Group: Music
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  • Publisher: Decca Broadway
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  • Release Date: 2003-12-16
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  • Studio: Decca Broadway
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  • Title: Wicked (2003 Original Broadway Cast)
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  • UPC: 602498613436
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Avg Customer Rating: 4 stars

Product Description: One of the most common complaints about musicals is that the books are flimsy pretexts from which to hang numbers. Wicked runs into the opposite problem: it has a great plot, but too often the songs just get in the way. Based on Gregory Maguire's novel of the same name, Wicked tells us what happened between Glinda the Good and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, before Dorothy showed up in Oz. And the show is lucky to boast a pair of ace leading women in the main roles. As Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth delivers a sensational star turn, displaying a crystal-pure voice and sharp comic timing; Idina Menzel lends her powerful pipes to the tricky role of Elphaba. Unfortunately, you wish they had better material to work with. Stephen Schwartz's pop score is often dragged down by overly synthetic orchestrations and sentimental lyrics (think Chicken Soup for the Witch). Still, at its best Wicked is a seductive slice of popular entertainment that could well give a younger audience a lasting taste for musical theater. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Customer Reviews

5 stars AWESOME!!!
I've never seen a Broadway musical, but I love the CD's!! Especially this one--what can I say? The music is amazing, the singers are incredible...it is just the most enjoyable thing to listen to. My favorite thing to do is read the plot synopsis on Wiki, then listen to the whole CD and imagine the story in my mind. If you like Broadway, this is a great, great CD.


5 stars Wicked is FABULOUS!
What an amazing score! If you saw the play - even if it wasn't this "original" cast, you'll want this CD b/c it is wonderful!! I've been singing "Defying Gravity" in my head all day - a must-have!!

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5 stars Wickedly Great!!
My gf loves this cd! If you love Wicked you have to get this cd. Also, it's MUCH cheaper than buing it at the show! It's $30 at the show! Quite a deal! It's the EXACT same one!!

Enjoy!!


5 stars Wonderful
Pro - Love the Broadway play and love the music. As you listen to each song, you can visualize the entire play from start to finish.

Con - None.


5 stars wickedly good
If you loved the broadway show you'll love this CD. It's been 6 months since I've seen the show and I still have this CD in my car!


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