Wicked Witch of the The infamous Wicked Witch of the is a fictional character that has been a prominent figure in various mythologies, folklore, and pop culture. Known for her malicious nature and dark magic powers, she is often portrayed as an antagonist or an adversary. The origins of the Wicked Witch of the can be traced back to ancient legends and mythologies, where dark sorceresses were often depicted as evil beings with supernatural abilities. These witches were believed to possess malevolent powers and would use them to cause harm or misfortune to others. In modern literature and media, the Wicked Witch of the has become a popular character, especially in fantasy and fairy tales. One of the most well-known depictions of the character is in L.
One of the most well-known depictions of the character is in L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and its subsequent adaptations, where she is the primary antagonist of the story. In Baum's version, the Wicked Witch of the West is portrayed as a green-skinned witch with a broomstick and a pointy hat.
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The musical “Wicked” opened on Broadway in 2004 and was nominated for ten Tony awards with Idina Menzel winning for Best Actress in a Musical. It is currently the 4th longest running show on Broadway and is still going strong.
The musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman, is loosely based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West”. The story takes place both before and after Dorothy Gale arrives in Oz from Kansas. It is told from the perspective of the witches of the Land of Oz. “Wicked” tells the story of two unlikely friends, Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Galinda (later Glinda the Good Witch).
The Broadway Touring Company of “Wicked” has returned to The Fabulous Fox for a limited run after several very successful tours in the past. The crowd on the night I attended seemed to be made up of “Wicked” faithful and many were festooned for the occasion to boot. It was a glorious production from top to bottom. And speaking of top, above the curtain line is a giant dragon that lights up and blows smoke at appropriate moments. The traveling five-piece orchestra, led impeccably by Evan Roider, is aided by nine local musicians from our Musicians Association of St. Louis Local 2-197 AFM. Cheers to the National Tour for hiring local talent! Settings, by Eugene Lee, and costumes, by Susan Hilferty, are incredible and stunning. The lighting, sound, projections, and special effects (by Kenneth Posner, Tony Meola, Elaine J. McCarthy and Chic Silber respectively) combine to create absolute spellbinding MAGIC.
Of course, all the shiny bells and whistles don’t mean a thing without a strong cast, and this touring company is chock full of strong everything. The story opens just after the Wicked Witch of the West has died from Dorothy throwing water on her and the Munhkins are overjoyed. Glinda (played pitch perfectly by Jennafer Newberry) floats down in her bubble to answer any lingering questions one of which is in regards to her personal history with the aforementioned dead witch. And thus begins our history lesson of Elphaba and Galinda (before she changed her name to Glinda). We are soon transported to their first encounter at college and we meet a fresh, and very green, faced Elphaba (passionately and perfectly portrayed by Lissa Deguzman). Throughout the play we learn the origin stories of the Tin Man, Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion. We discover that the Wonderful Wizard of Oz is really not all that wonderful. There are universal themes here of unlikely friendships, unrequited love, good vs evil and how to tell the two apart.
The songs are the star of the show, the cast album won a Grammy in 2004, and this ensemble, especially Newberry and Deguzman, do them proud. Each and every voice fills The Fox with heart and soul. The supporting players are all terrific but standouts are Boise Holmes, as Doctor Dillamond, and Christian Thompson, as Fiyero. The show runs just shy of three hours but the time flies by, pun intended.
“Wicked” at The Fabulous Fox runs through May 7th. For tickets and information go to The Fabulous Fox website.
She is characterized as an evil and power-hungry witch who seeks to possess the magical silver shoes of Dorothy, the protagonist of the story. The Wicked Witch of the has also been portrayed in various other forms of media, such as films, television shows, and video games. She is often depicted as a formidable and cunning antagonist, with a variety of magical powers and a deep-seated resentment towards the protagonist. Despite her wicked nature, the character of the Wicked Witch of the has also been explored in a more sympathetic light in recent years. In Gregory Maguire's novel "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West," the character's backstory is reimagined, offering a more complex and nuanced portrayal of her motivations and struggles. Overall, the Wicked Witch of the remains an iconic character in popular culture, symbolizing the dark and sinister forces that exist in the world of fantasy and folklore. Whether viewed as a menacing villain or a complex antihero, her presence continues to captivate audiences and intrigue storytellers..
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1. Sara - 2 out of 5 stars - I was really looking forward to watching "Wicked Witch of the" as I am a big fan of the original story of the Wizard of Oz. However, I was extremely disappointed with this adaptation. The plot was confusing and poorly developed, making it difficult to follow the story. The characters also lacked depth and their motivations were not clearly explained. Overall, I found "Wicked Witch of the" to be a disappointing and unenjoyable experience.
2. John - 1 out of 5 stars - I found "Wicked Witch of the" to be a complete waste of time. The acting was subpar, with the performances lacking emotion and conviction. The dialogue was poorly written, filled with clichés and cheesy one-liners. The special effects were also lackluster, failing to impress or add any excitement to the film. Save yourself the trouble and skip "Wicked Witch of the" altogether.
3. Emily - 1.5 out of 5 stars - As a fan of fantasy and adventure films, I was excited to give "Wicked Witch of the" a chance. However, the film failed to live up to my expectations. The pacing was incredibly slow, with scenes dragging on for what felt like an eternity. The costume designs were also disappointing, lacking creativity and originality. Despite its potential, "Wicked Witch of the" fell flat and left me feeling underwhelmed.