Cheap Cds - Wicked (Idina Menzel)

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Summary: Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!
Comment: When I heard they were making the book "Wicked, The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West",
by Gregory Maguire into a musical, I had doubts. No way could that book be turned into a Broadway
production that was able to reveal the true essence of his work. BOY WAS I WRONG!!!! From beginning
to end, I was spellbound. I do think knowing the story, and seeing the production helps appreciate
the cd, but I got the cd first, memorized it (not on purpose, just by listening) so that when I did
make it to NYC, I was spellbound. Buy this CD.....when it comes to London, GO SEE IT. The last duet
by Elphaba and Galinda will change your life.

And....if you have not heard, Young Frankenstein is
coming to Broadway!~!!!!!!

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Summary: Wicked is 'wicked'
Comment: If you're a musical theatre fan, then you'll probably already be somewhat acquainted with this
Broadway smash, if not then this review may tempt you to add this soundtrack to your collection.
Adapted from the book bearing the same title, Wicked, is the prequel to The Wizard of Oz and
addresses the contemporary issue of whether an individual is born evil or if circumstance moulds
them to be so. With that said, simply by listening to the CD, you probably won't be able to fully
decipher the story, far too much material has been omitted. What is left, however, is a pleasant
'highlight' CD that demonstrates why this show has been so successful.
The tracks are a
variable musical theatre feast of wit, delectability, and sentiment. The tunes are catchy, and the
album contains the perfect balance of upbeat numbers and slow ballads, with I'M NOT THAT GIRL (sung
by the show's protagonist Elphaba), being a particularly beautiful and heartfelt example of the
latter.
The vocals on the album are outstanding. In a climate where women are greatly
under-represented in the field of musical theatre, this album acts as a great showcase. Idina
Menzel, who quite rightly won a Tony award for her creation of the role of Elphaba has the most
wonderfully emotive and powerful, belting musical theatre voice. Kristin Chenoweth, the other female
lead is also incredibly strong and adds a high-pitched twang to her performance that makes the
character of Glenda (the good witch) leap out of the CD at you. Joel Grey shines as the Wizard, he
has the ability to do what every great musical theatre performer should be able to do, make a song
live and breath and become an inclusive part of the story.
Fans of musicals by Stephen
Schwartz won't be disappointed, as with his other scores the struggle between good and bad is
explored with intelligence and sensitivity.
Ultimately, what makes this such a successful
recording, is that it allows us to become involved with the journey of the characters, we laugh and
cry with them, which is exactly what great musical theatre should do.

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Summary: Best new musical in years
Comment: Five stars for singing, acting, music and book! Wicked is a dark fairy tale firmly rooted in a sly
commentary on the real world, particularly relevant to our political times. The lyrics are witty,
performances fantastic, and the songs get stuck firmly in your head.

It's a musical about
friendship and what it means, about following your truth and standing up for yourself, about
discrimination, about propaganda and political lies. If you want substance with your spectacle,
Wicked is for you.

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Summary: Truly WICKED!!
Comment: If you're into Musicals then this is right up your street! The show tells of the pre-Dorothy Oz and
explores how those events came to pass and how the Wicked Witch of the West turned out the way she
did! The CD has the majority of the songs from the show and begins with the death of the Witch -
Noone Mourns the Wicked. From there we are taken back on time! What can I say, a truly wonderful
musical. If you are buying this CD I would recommend you hunt the internet for the synposis of the
show and make sure you go for the unofficial one which tells all the secrets of the show! With this
in your head your enjoyment of the CD will be total!! I thoroughly recommend this CD.

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Summary: Refreshing and new, fantastic !
Comment: "Wicked", the brilliant new musical by Stephen Schwartz, is a refreshing addition to the Broadway
stage. Now the Original Broadway Cast is here on CD, you will listen over and over again. The
excellent Kristin Chenoweth as "Glinda" and extra-ordinary Idina Menzel as "Elphaba" are simply
first class. This sometimes comic musical is bright and very much welcome. The musical, with the
catchy slogan of "The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz", is very very well performed on this CD by
the Original Broadway Cast. The company shine in "No One Mourns the Wicked" which provides a
fantastic opening to a fantastic show. All of the songs are catchy and memorable, but one or two
shine above the rest. These being "Popular", "No One Mourns the Wicked", "Defying Gravity" and "What
is this Feeling ?".

Although the musical has a "Wizard of Oz" setting, the score is completely
different. Those expecting a whimsical musical will be disappointed as this popular
soon-to-be-classic show takes on a style of it's own and is rewarded for doing so.

Mixing both
sadness and comedy, Stephen Schwartz has created a brilliant musical with fans all around the world.
Catchy songs, wonderful voices and a brilliant score make this recording a true must-have. The
ensemble, though only heard on a selection of songs, are powerful and really shine. The accompanying
booklet includes full lyrics and a selection of production photos.

This CD, while being the
highlights, harnesses the massive power that the full show gives. Refreshing and simply beautiful.

Buy now !

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