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Post by deej4life on May 26, 2023 18:55:52 GMT
Amy Webb is on as Elphaba tonight (26th May, 2023).
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Post by deej4life on May 27, 2023 10:53:29 GMT
Kate Leiper is on as Elphaba for both shows today. Christine Tucker is on as Glinda (27th May, 2023).
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Post by theshez on May 31, 2023 19:13:44 GMT
So I went for a Saturday evening show and must say Alexia was totally killing it! Definitely best No Good Deed ever and probably one of the best Defying Gravity. Her portrayal of Elphaba is different from the ones I've seen before, she is more witchy, rough and I honestly kinda love it. Now I have a dilemma about my fav Elphaba - it's been Alice Fearn for a long time but now I seriously consider letting Alexia share the first place with Alice. Lucy's Glinda is also pretty good, I really enjoyed her especially in the more serious parts of the story. Of course, there were funnier Glindas but I wouldn't mind seeing her again. I've got only one question, what in the name of Oz is Ryan still doing there? There are so many talented guys who could be (and actually were) awesome Fiyero and they've chosen him. When I was there few months ago I was just hoping he was not in a good shape and would be better next time - well, no... He isn't particularly bad but in comparison with Alexia and Lucy his performance is just weak. Totally agree on Alexia. Out of this world good and so different. I love Luch too and think she does a fantastic job of being grieving for Elphaba while all around celebrate her “death”.
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Post by jacob on May 31, 2023 21:53:03 GMT
a few thoughts from earlier. Look,I’ll come back to this show for the spectacle and songs, but after seeing previous companies across a few venues, i wish there was just more complexity with the LDN cast. Alecia sings the best NGD I have heard, the CHOICES!!! So snarly and powerful. the witchy-ness shines in act 2, I love seeing her little quirks in Shiz amplified into the Wicked Witch of the West character later on. Both Lucy and Aleixa have gorgeous voices, probably the best I’ve heard in each role. I honestly really don’t like the painfully enforced Britishness of the show now, it really makes characters like Glinda and Fiyero so static and humourless. No shade to Lucy as her portrayal is unique but the properness of her characterisation makes Glinda look more like a snob rather than a clueless yet comedic ‘preppy’ Glinda that will get more laughs by being over the top. When her wand snapped in Popular and pinged across the stage ,I’d probably laughed the most at that point than at any other moment so far.. Oh and a minor line forgotten was interesting to watch, Alexia started to help her out before she just carried on the scene. Some of the jokes aren’t landing (surprise?) due to either poor diction or rushed lines, and i wish that some of the tenser pauses were dragged out a little longer. Ryan really just isn’t anything special too, he can dance wonderfully but the chemistry and vocals aren’t up to par lol. Can’t wait for the tour cast.
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Post by thistimetomorrow on Jun 1, 2023 11:49:48 GMT
Got tickets to see Wicked for the first time in almost 8 years! Very excited and fingers crossed Alexia and Lucy will be on
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 1, 2023 11:54:51 GMT
Got tickets to see Wicked for the first time in almost 8 years! Very excited and fingers crossed Alexia and Lucy will be on Good luck!
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Post by singularsensation10 on Jun 1, 2023 12:12:51 GMT
It’s a 9 show week for them this week (they have a relaxed Perf this afternoon golivetheatre.org.uk/wicked-tickets/) so one of the witches will be off Thurs eve. Lucy was off yest eve so I assume Alexia will be off tonight?
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Post by evilmat360 on Jun 1, 2023 12:29:02 GMT
It’s a 9 show week for them this week (they have a relaxed Perf this afternoon golivetheatre.org.uk/wicked-tickets/) so one of the witches will be off Thurs eve. Lucy was off yest eve so I assume Alexia will be off tonight? Going off the cast & creative page, that assumption looks like it's right.
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Post by newda on Jun 1, 2023 13:16:02 GMT
You mean people are actually booking to see Ryan??? I think I'd be using his holiday dates to know when I can see his understudy.
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Post by deej4life on Jun 2, 2023 18:17:56 GMT
Amy Webb is on as Elphaba tonight (2nd June, 2023).
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Post by ncbears on Jun 2, 2023 22:16:04 GMT
If you (or someone you know) has an American Girl Doll ... (apparently on sale June 6) (I don't know if these fit other dolls but you could buy the doll as well) Elphaba or Glinda Outfits?
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Post by deej4life on Jun 3, 2023 11:16:14 GMT
Nicola Espallardo is on as Elphaba for both shows today (3rd June, 2023).
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Post by deej4life on Jun 4, 2023 14:55:45 GMT
Kate Leiper is on as Elphaba today (4th June, 2023).
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Post by deej4life on Jun 6, 2023 17:47:13 GMT
Kate Leiper is on as Elphaha tonight (6th June, 2023).
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 6, 2023 17:54:38 GMT
Where is Alexia?
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Post by AliceFearnFan2212 on Jun 7, 2023 10:55:18 GMT
Lucie Jones round 2 hahaha
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Post by StageyBrum on Jun 7, 2023 12:40:27 GMT
Kate Leiper is on again today
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Post by StageyBrum on Jun 7, 2023 12:41:03 GMT
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Post by jay987 on Jun 7, 2023 14:13:42 GMT
Gah, this is a GOOD couple of years to be the first cover Elphaba. Kate and Laura Harrison get/got more shows in one month than people like Jessamy Stoddart and Rebecca Gilliland got in their entire contracts.
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Post by thelornabee on Jun 7, 2023 14:47:22 GMT
Show stop at this afternoon's matinee due to technical problem. Despite knowing the soundtrack inside out I've never seen it before. I think the bridge has broken and won't go back into position.
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Post by jay987 on Jun 9, 2023 20:27:29 GMT
Alexia’s scheduled holiday begins tonight, and looks like it’s Kate.
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Post by StageyBrum on Jun 9, 2023 21:02:02 GMT
Hasn’t she been on since Sunday or did Alexia come back for any shows this week?
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Post by tommy123 on Jun 9, 2023 22:05:55 GMT
Hasn’t she been on since Sunday or did Alexia come back for any shows this week? Can’t see anything online for Thursday’s show so I’m guessing Alexia came back on Thursday and is now off on holiday for the weekend.
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Post by wickedestwitch on Jun 9, 2023 22:40:16 GMT
Hasn’t she been on since Sunday or did Alexia come back for any shows this week? Can’t see anything online for Thursday’s show so I’m guessing Alexia came back on Thursday and is now off on holiday for the weekend. Alexia did Thursday evenings show
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Post by deej4life on Jun 10, 2023 10:43:55 GMT
Kate Leiper was on as Elphaba last night (9th June, 2023).
Nicola Espallardo is on as Elphaba for both shows today (10th June, 2023).
Amy Webb had some improved attendance the last few weeks, it's a shame to see her missing again.
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Post by deej4life on Jun 11, 2023 11:27:51 GMT
Nicola Espallardo is on as Elphaba today (11th June, 2023).
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Post by StageyBrum on Jun 12, 2023 0:38:10 GMT
I just came across a piece of information that I thought I’d share. Just to show comparatively across the pond.
Maria Eife who is the understudy on the US National Tour made her Elphaba debut performance on May 20th 2023
Why am I telling you this you may be asking.
She joined the company in October 2019. Nearly four years she’s had to wait to go on.
Maybe she should ask to transfer to the West End. She’d probably be on the next show after she landed. I really do think the US producers are wondering what’s being put in our tea over here!
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Post by PhantomNcl on Jun 14, 2023 7:54:51 GMT
Alexia and Lucy both on last night and in fine voice. I was really disappointed with Popular, Lucy doesn't doesn't seem to have as much fun with it it nail the humour as much as other Glindas I've seen, but her vocals throughout the show were spot on. Alexia was superb though, had a real goosebumps moment in No Good Deed!
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Post by aingidh on Jun 14, 2023 10:14:08 GMT
Secured front row seats for next Thursday, very excited to see the new cast.
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Post by aingidh on Jun 14, 2023 10:16:58 GMT
Caitlin Anderson will be making her 2nd cover Glinda debut tonight!
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