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Wicked

Presented by University of Texas at Austin at Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall

August 12-August 30, 2009

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SO MUCH HAPPENED BEFORE DOROTHY DROPPED IN. Long before the girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One – born with emerald green skin – is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” USA Today.

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    Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall

    2350 Robert Dedman
    Austin, TX 78712

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    August 12-August 30, 2009

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    • Event Name: Wicked
      "Wicked Fun and Fantasy"
      Review posted by: Pammyla Brooks from Austin, TX, Aug 17, 2009
      

      I absolutely LOVE THIS SHOW! The excellent script, superb music and lyrics, combined with a talented cast to produce a fully enjoyable experience. The story is very relevant today as we watch an... Expand

      I absolutely LOVE THIS SHOW! The excellent script, superb music and lyrics, combined with a talented cast to produce a fully enjoyable experience. The story is very relevant today as we watch an individual standing up for what she believes in, even in the face of threats from enemies, and persuasion from well-meaning friends. In addition, it provides the back-story to "Wizard of Oz" and haven't you always wondered where the Tin Man and Cowardly Lion came from? Elphaba had positive intentions behind her actions, yet she was misinterpreted and not appreciated. She regrets this in her number, "No Good Deed." My favorite number is the love song, "As Long as You're Mine" which brings tears to my eyes. The show is so empowering for women. I love how it depicts the reality of female friendships. Even though they cannot understand each other's choices, they accept them in the song, "Defying Gravity." Unlike strong women in most Hollywood movies, both witches experience a happy ending. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Wicked
      "Wicked Fun and Fantasy"
      Review posted by: Pammyla Brooks from Austin, TX, Aug 17, 2009
      

      I absolutely LOVE THIS SHOW! The excellent script, superb music and lyrics, combined with a talented cast to produce a fully enjoyable experience. The story is very relevant today as we watch an... Expand

      I absolutely LOVE THIS SHOW! The excellent script, superb music and lyrics, combined with a talented cast to produce a fully enjoyable experience. The story is very relevant today as we watch an individual standing up for what she believes in, even in the face of threats from enemies, and persuasion from well-meaning friends. In addition, it provides the back-story to "Wizard of Oz" and haven't you always wondered where the Tin Man and Cowardly Lion came from? Elphaba had positive intentions behind her actions, yet she was misinterpreted and not appreciated. She regrets this in her number, "No Good Deed." My favorite number is the love song, "As Long as You're Mine" which brings tears to my eyes. The show is so empowering for women. I love how it depicts the reality of female friendships. Even though they cannot understand each other's choices, they accept them in the song, "Defying Gravity." Unlike strong women in most Hollywood movies, both witches experience a happy ending. Collapse

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