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Review 1 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

Amazing!

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Favorite moment: Defying gravity. @

Posted 06/19/2012

by Anonymous

I have seen Wicked in NYC, London, and San Francisco. All three casts were amazing, and the story does not get old. I cannot say enough about the music, which is catchy and just adds another wonderful layer to the characters. I recommend this show to everyone.

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Review 2 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

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- New York @

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- 04/13/2010 @

Favorite moment: the whole show! @

Posted 03/13/2012

by SumerFalls

My husband took me to see this play in NYC and it was off the hook fantastic. One of the things that i felt was a must do on our honeymoon was see a Broadway play. There was 3 of them i wanted to see. Wicked, Lion King and Phantom of the Opera. We were able to get same day tickets in seat that were close but off to the side. So I would love to see this play here now that it will be on the West Coast! It also happens to be my birthday weekend. So here is to fingers Crossed... This is Very much a must see. After seeing Wicked we priced the other two shows and they just were really costly... But we had a Wonderful time in NYC.. (that also is a must see)

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Review 3 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

Life is better for having seen it!

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Posted 08/21/2010

by C2cooler

There are really no words to describe this play. The song at the end, For Good, was truly amazing, as was the entire story. It's a must see.

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Review 4 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

Wicked was unforgettable

Orpheum @

- San Francisco @

, Ca @

- 04/25/2010 @

Favorite moment: 1. Cat Fight Scene 2. For Good 3. The ending ( what a surprise) @

Posted 08/02/2010

by Sharen

I loved Eden Espinosa as Elphaba. Her singing anjd voice range are phenominal!!! Kendra Kassebaum is terrific as Glinda. These two ladies really can belt out the songs. The harmonies were super. I would see this show again and again !

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- San Francisco @

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- 04/25/2010 @

Favorite moment: 1. Cat Fight Scene 2. For Good 3. The ending ( what a surprise) @

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Review 5 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

Wicked - I loved it

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- San Francisco @

, CA @

- 11/12/2009 @

Posted 07/01/2010

by havadane

Loved it, loved it, loved it!!!! SF will so totally miss Kendra and Teal! So sorry to see you both go!! You both made Wicked come alive for me and my daughter. Thank you for such an outstanding show to the entire cast!!!!!!!!!

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Review 6 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

Can't wait to see it again!!!

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- San Francisco @

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- 02/19/2010 @

Favorite moment: Defying Gravity for sure!!! @

Posted 06/02/2010

by ale916

Location:Sacramento, CA

I watched this back in Feb in one of Teal Wicks last performances, and WOW no words to describe the feeling I had after watching this. I hope I can see this now with Eden E. The songs, the dancing, the acting, I love it ALL! Even my husband liked it (and he's doesn't like broadway plays :P)

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- 02/19/2010 @

Favorite moment: Defying Gravity for sure!!! @

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Review 7 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

Wicked

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- SF @

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Favorite moment: The endingSan @

Posted 05/28/2010

by af3283

Location:San Jose

One of the finest Musicals I've ever seen. And I've been to hundreds. Definitely top ten material but still behind Les Mis, Phantom and Miss Saigon. Of course I'm prejudice when it comes to Miss Saigon because I served over there. But entertainment wise on the same level as The King and I, The Sound of Music etc. Don't miss it.

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Review 8 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

Wickedly enjoyable...

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- 04/21/2010 @

Favorite moment: The bonding between the two witches was fantastic and heart rendering... @

Posted 04/22/2010

by Ruggero

Location:Marin County

Wonderfully Artistic... excellent set, superb singing and precise orchestrations...

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- 04/21/2010 @

Favorite moment: The bonding between the two witches was fantastic and heart rendering... @

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Review 9 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

Wicked the best play I've ever seen

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- San Francisco @

, CA @

- 02/09/2010 @

Favorite moment: Glenda and Elphaba duet. @

Posted 03/15/2010

by seniorita

Location:Sunnyvale, CA

I am awestruck at Wicked. And I saw Funny Girl in New York with Barbra Streisand back in the 60's.

The staging, acting, choreography, lighting, music - all EXCELLENT. For those who remember the Wizard of Oz, this modern rendition of the story of the witches, is clever, creative and filled with wonderful surprises.

This is a play not to be missed. I am seeing a second time. The music and acting is unforgettable and tempting me to return over and over.

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- 02/09/2010 @

Favorite moment: Glenda and Elphaba duet. @

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Review 10 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

Being Wicked has never been this good!!!!

Pantages Theatre @

- Los Angeles @

, CA @

Favorite moment: The surprise at the End. Leaves you breathless and in thought. @

Posted 03/02/2010

by Nawakkii

I saw Wicked in Los Angeles at the Pantages Theatre. It was all I could imagine and more. You felt transported into to OZ. It's like the backstory to the Wizard of OZ , it is a must see. I am going to San Francisco to see it again for my birthday with my niece and sister in law. Thank you Wicked Cast for bringing OZ to life for me.

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Favorite moment: The surprise at the End. Leaves you breathless and in thought. @

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Review 11 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

Absolutely Amazing-Wow!

Opheum Theater @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- 01/28/2010 @

Favorite moment: Three - When Elphaba rises up, the romance and the surprise reveal at the end! @

Posted 01/29/2010

by WickedFan10

Location:SF Bay Area

To say that I am utterly speechless is an understatement. I absolutely loved everything about this show - not only were the parts cast to perfection and the performances fantastic, but the costumes, sets, special effects, lighting and production was top notch. The music extraordinary. The story is very tight and moves along - I did not expect the humor - and enjoyed it tremendously. I did not know the story before attending and was truly touched by understanding the backstory to the Wizard of Oz. Many of the lines were laugh outloud funny. This show had everything, tender emotions, sadness, triumph, rebellion, happiness and most of all, the definition of frienship. Both the lead characters were in tune to their roles and their castmates. They had so many songs to carry and did it with a ease that lifted the entire audience. I have so much appreciation for the energy this must take every performance and every week over the run of the show.

I saw this on 1/28 - if any of the castmates are reading this - tell me if this is true - you were all on! It felt to me that you were all insync and having so much fun together. The audience felt it and were swept up in it. Unfortunately, we did not get to see Patty Duke in her role, but the gal who replaced her that evening was fantastic. Bravo and kudos to every performer, the director, choreographer and person connected to this show!

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- 01/28/2010 @

Favorite moment: Three - When Elphaba rises up, the romance and the surprise reveal at the end! @

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Review 12 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

better than great!

orphum theater @

- San francisco @

, ca @

- 12/17/2009 @

Favorite moment: when Elphaba rose up singing, deciding to be wicked. the lighting effects and her voice took my breath away. @

Posted 01/24/2010

by 1beers

Location:benicia, ca

the story of the witches of Oz seemed a bit boring and waited a long time to see the production in San Francisco. boy.... am i glad i went!. the costums, dancers and the whole story was exceptional! the chemistry between Galinda and Elphaba was very fun to watch. the humor written into this production is very well done.
Kendra Kassedaum as Galinda did a good job. she played a sweet ( and ditsy) witch. lots of fun to watch. Teal Wicks as Elphaba did equally well. Miss Wicks voice and singing blew me away!! Growing up in L.A. and seeing many plays... i must say, Teal Wicks is THE best singer/performer i'd had the pleasure to see.
we're going back in a week to catch all the fun and music for a second time. anyone who enjoys the stage... this play is a must.

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- 12/17/2009 @

Favorite moment: when Elphaba rose up singing, deciding to be wicked. the lighting effects and her voice took my breath away. @

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Review 13 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

AMAZING IN EVERY WAY!!

Orpheum Thearter @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- 12/23/2009 @

Favorite moment: Defying Gravity scene, no good deed song, if I kept saying all my favorite parts I'd bore you to death so I'll stop there. :) @

Posted 01/14/2010

by BigBooksRock

Location:Seattle WA

I saw Wicked in San Francisco a few weeks ago and it was the best show I've ever been to! Kendra Kassedaum as Galinda was awesome, and Teal Wicks as Elphaba was absolutely phenomanal!!!!!!!!! She has the best voice I have ever heard in my entire life!! My mouth was hanging open during the 'Defying Gravity' scene. If you listen to the soundtrack she was (no joke) 3 times better than that! Bottom line. It was amazing in every single possible way!!

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- San Francisco @

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- 12/23/2009 @

Favorite moment: Defying Gravity scene, no good deed song, if I kept saying all my favorite parts I'd bore you to death so I'll stop there. :) @

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Review 14 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

Amazing!! Definitely worth every penny!

Orpheum Theatre @

- San Francisco @

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- 01/03/2010 @

Favorite moment: "Defying Gravity " and the Finale :) It made me cry :) @

Posted 01/04/2010

by Wicked1989

Location:Sacramento, CA

OMG!! I had read the book and bought the music before I had even seen the musical becuase it didn't come to Sacramento..but I got the tickets as a Christmas present and we drove to San Francisco and it was truly incredible!!

Kendra Kassebaum is Galinda and she is amazing! She embodies the character and is a joy to watch. We didn't get to see Teal Wicks but we saw her standby Vicki Noon and I am glad to say that I am in a way glad that it was Vicki. She was amazing and we got to meet her at the stage door and she ws so nice and very sweet. Patty Duke was Madame Morrible and nothing less then INCREDIBLE!! She was very sweet at Staege door as well!!

All in all the SF Company is amazing and I definitely recommend going to see it before it ends in March:)

(Kendra will have her last performance Jan 24..just to let you know in case you wanted to see her before her last curtain call :)

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Favorite moment: "Defying Gravity " and the Finale :) It made me cry :) @

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Review 15 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

Wickedly Awesome!

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- 12/08/2009 @

Favorite moment: Defying Gravity and the love long, As Long As Your Mine. @

Posted 01/04/2010

by Coopalicious

Location:Fairfield, CA

At first I didn't really want to see this show. I had been hearing about it since it first started on Broadway, I had several friends who were obsessed with music and the lead actress, Idina Menzel. But I had never enjoyed 'The Wizard of Oz' so I didn't think I would enjoy 'Wicked.' Oh how wrong I was! I've already seen it twice and am hoping for a third chance! Teal Wicks, who played Elphaba, is absolutely amazing. As is Kendra Kassebum, who played Glinda. And I have to say that I am quite in love with Nicolas Dromard. He played Fiyero to perfection. Suave, handsome and loyal to his character. I do have to mention the huge difference from the book. I am currently reading it, and it's way different than the show. If you loved the book I would caution you that this story is solely about Elphaba and Glinda and how their relationship progresses over the years. The book jumps around and is about more than just these two women. It's different, but I think it's in a good way. Glinda is extremely eccentric, which she's not in the book. I think it all works! 'Wicked: The Musical' is wonderfully fantastic and I would recommend it to anyone!

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- 12/08/2009 @

Favorite moment: Defying Gravity and the love long, As Long As Your Mine. @

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Review 16 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

Wicked was wickedly awesome!

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- San Francisco @

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- 12/27/2009 @

Favorite moment: All! I loved every moment of the show @

Posted 12/29/2009

by ToryLynn

Location:Sacramento, CA

I've heard about Wicked and wanted to see it. I bought tickets for my parents and brother for Christmas. The actors, music, voices, dancing...everything was great. I loved this show. It is my new favorite. I want to see it again!

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- 12/27/2009 @

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Review 17 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

Absolutely Amazing!

Orpheum @

- San Francisco @

, CA @

- 12/03/2009 @

Favorite moment: Teal Wicks is an amazing vocalist; Kendra Kassebaum is cleverly funny; and the entire cast blew me away. @

Posted 12/06/2009

by LVPatron

Came up from LV to see a friend in the East Bay. Easily took the BART to SF for the show. I knew I would love the music, but I had no idea how much I would love the performances. Elphaba (Teal Wicks) and Glinda (Kendra Kassebaum) were outstanding; the parts were played with such warmth and emotion. The one thing I did not expect was how well written the show is and that it was quite funny. That was a nice surprise. I hardly ever write reviews, but I thought this was so worthy of my time to compose. You will not be disappointed; I want to see it again already!

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- 12/03/2009 @

Favorite moment: Teal Wicks is an amazing vocalist; Kendra Kassebaum is cleverly funny; and the entire cast blew me away. @

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Review 18 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

This show grows on you!

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- San Francisco @

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- 12/02/2009 @

Favorite moment: So if you care to find me, look to the western sky... @

Posted 12/04/2009

by DiHiFamily

Location:San Francisco

Saw the show with my 11 year old son a few months ago, loved it! The soundtrack is the only CD we play in the car since...and this music just keeps getting better. At first, I thought there were a couple of good songs, but Wicked is so clever and it has grown on us enormously after seeing the show. I Barted on down for a Wed matinee in December and easily and so enjoyed it again now knowing the words. Teal Wicks is Elphaba, as good as
the original, an amazing voice. Take your kids and take it all in!

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- 12/02/2009 @

Favorite moment: So if you care to find me, look to the western sky... @

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Review 19 for Wicked (San Francisco)

5 / 5

Wicked was Wickedly Great

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- San Fran @

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- 11/08/2009 @

Favorite moment: Just see the damn thing.... @

Posted 11/13/2009

by SFRN

I was forced to go to Wicked by my wife and friends. I went with an open mind but the last production I went to was Phantom of the O. I slept though half of the performance. Not proud of this but hey... Wicked however is a must see, pay the extra and get close to the stage. The green gal was spectacular, and the little princess Glinda was priceless. All Cast members were enthusiastic and at the top of their game.. even on a Sunday Afternoon. I cant believe Im saying this, but I might go and see again.

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- 11/08/2009 @

Favorite moment: Just see the damn thing.... @

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Review 20 for Wicked (San Francisco)

3 / 5

Wicked Disappointment (but still okay)

Orpheum Theatre @

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- 10/13/2009 @

Favorite moment: Defying Gravity!!! @

Posted 10/22/2009

by PhillL

Location:San Francisco, CA

NOTE: Do not read the book before or be prepared to detach yourself from the book while watching.

Bravo to the Stage crew. Amazing job throughout the whole performance.

Teal Wicks, Elphaba, is amazing. Great voice and great with the scores.
Kendra Kassebaum, Glinda, is fair. The combination of her over exaggerate character compared to the book, her voice, and her voice while singing all turned me off. I felt the story focused too much on her character, which is partly necessary for the plot. If I wanted to see that much of her character, then I could have seen Legally Blond and enjoyed it more.
Eddy Rioseco, Boq, has a great voice in the few parts he did sing.
Lee Wilkof, the Wizard, really pulls you into his character.
We went to a Tuesday night show with 2 great understudies for the characters of Nessarose (Natalie Daradich) and Madame Morrible (Fiama Fricano). Teal Wicks did wonderful, but I'd like to see Natalie Daradich as Elphaba or I wish she stepped in for Kendra Kassebaum as Glinda (which she is the standby).
Everyone else was pretty average.

Orchestra and Bryan Perri, Conductor, did great. Some very powerful and strong scores. Unfortunately, a handful of them are mixed with different tempos, which weaken them. Mix the average scores with the average voices and you get just average overall.

Costumes and choreography were very modern, which I am not a fan of at all.

Overall, if you really want to see it, I'd still recommend it. If you are questionable, then I'd find a good sale like I did.

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- 10/13/2009 @

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