Wicked Review June 5 2014

Wicked Review June 5 2014

We saw "Wicked" at the Regent Theatre on Thursday June 5 2014 and loved it. Jemma Rix is sensational as Elphaba and Lucy Durack is superb as the ditzy blonde Galinda/Glinda. I thought it was better than when I originally saw it in 2008.

It was also good to hear a few cast members who were flat in other musicals in the last twelve months, were in tune last night. You have to give them credit with eight shows a week they looked fresh.

Maggie Kirkpatrick as Madame Morrible is pointed and authorative.

Edward Grey plays an admirable Boq without any of the Australian Idol fanfare.  This is in total contrast to his very camp hairdresser from "Legally Blonde."

Reg Livermore played the Wizard with agility of body and with a more aged voice.

Emily Cascarino played Nessarone with a lovely pure voice that brought out her coldness.

Steve Danielsen played Flyero with aplomb but I wanted more stillness in his confidence.  Though the duet "As Long As Your Mine" with Jemma Rix was sublime.

Nathan Carter as Doctor Dillamond was played with the right amount of caper and lovely control of his bleating.

Matt Holly played Chistery with agility and assurance of character. This may appear a thankless role but he played Gregory Maguire's intent magnificently.

The ensemble singing and dancing was confident and assured. 

If you have not read the book then I do recommend reading anything by Gregory Maguire. He is such a wordsmith and I am in awe at his skill. How the creators condensed his book into such a fine musical is beyond me. Congratulations on a good show.