How does the plot of a well-known musical stay so hush-hush?
As a surprise, my aunt and uncle bought tickets to go see Wicked for me, my children, and my parents. It was a lovely gift and absolutely delightful - even the trip to Salt Lake!
My daughters are far more familiar with the music than I am. I knew Popular and had a vague idea of what the plot was. I grew up, after all, following Judy Garland on the yellow brick road and was even around for The Wiz when it came out with its funky musical twist. I knew that it introduced Glinda and the Wicked Witch at a much younger and more impressionable age. I was far from prepared for what I got!
What a beautiful experience!
From the time the musicians began until the last note faded, the show pulled me in and kept me captivated! Before the music started, I was entranced with the huge mechanical dragon hanging above the audience and the gears that created a new focus around the proscenium. The tech crew climbing said gears and ladders were fascinating, even, since I am afraid of heights. I admit that I did something I would not have done normally - I snapped a shot of the dragon because I knew Thomas would want to see it. Note: I am not publishing said photo!
The first notes filled the hall and the action began.
Yes, with the intermission the show takes up the better part of three hours. No, it doesn't ever feel like it should have been over hours ago. In fact, it ended all too soon! I also believe both my boys, neither who enjoy sitting, would have been as taken in by the entire production as I was!
I will not share the plot any further. I will encourage anyone who is able to see it to attend at any time you can. I will be watching for my next opportunity to see it again!
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