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Wicked [Cast Recording]

~ Various (Original Cast Recordi (Artist)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (248 customer reviews)
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1. No One Mourns the Wicked - Cristy Candler
2. Dear Old Shiz
3. The Wizard and I - Idina Menzel
4. What Is This Feeling? - Kristin Chenoweth
5. Something Bad - William Youmans
6. Dancing Through Life - Michelle Federer
7. Popular - Kristin Chenoweth
8. I'm Not That Girl - Idina Menzel
9. One Short Day - Kristin Chenoweth
10. A Sentimental Man - Joel Grey
11. Defying Gravity - Kristin Chenoweth
12. Thank Goodness - Kristin Chenoweth
13. Wonderful - Idina Menzel
14. I'm Not That Girl (Reprise) - Kristin Chenoweth
15. As Long as You're Mine - Norbert Leo Butz
16. No Good Deed - Idina Menzel
17. March of the Witch Hunters
18. For Good - Kristin Chenoweth
19. Finale - Kristin Chenoweth

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One of the most common complaints about musicals is that the books are flimsy pretexts from which to hang numbers. Wicked runs into the opposite problem: it has a great plot but too often the songs just get in the way. Based on Gregory Maguire's novel of the same name, Wicked tells us what happened between Glinda the Good and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, before Dorothy showed up in Oz. And the show is lucky to boast a pair of ace leading women in the main roles. As Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth delivers a sensational star turn, displaying a crystal-pure voice and sharp comic timing; Idina Menzel lends her powerful pipes to the tricky role of Elphaba. Unfortunately, you wish they had better material to work with. Stephen Schwartz's pop score is often dragged down by overly synthetic orchestrations and sentimental lyrics (think Chicken Soup for the Witch). Still, at its best Wicked is a seductive slice of popular entertainment that could well give a younger audience a lasting taste for musical theater. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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5.0 out of 5 stars It is Da musical of the year!!!!, May 22 2008
Well, the songs are GREAT!!! they sing well, I love how this entire musical can be related to so many people and its positive message. I love
" popular", it is funny, and great duet! I think it would be great if you listen to the musical first before buying CD so you can understand better.
I love this show!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not Quite out-of-the-park, but stilla homerun, Dec 15 2006
By D. Brohman (Toronto, ON Canada) - See all my reviews
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Firs off, it is important to state that I am not, generally speaking, a fan of muiscal theatre. Indeed I would go so far as to say that, for the most part, I activley dislike it. That said, I adored Wicked. I have seen it live twice now, hope to see it at least once more while it plays here in Toronto, and simply cannot get the songs (well, most of them anyway) out of my head.

There are two things that stop me rating this a five.

First, that it is the original Broadway cast rather than the current touring company as I believe the latter to be superior. Shoshana Bean (Elphaba) and Megan Hilty (Galinda), both of whom have also played their respective roles on Broadway, are heartstoppingly talented and bring more playfullness, vulnerability and humanity to their roles.

Second, and more importantly, the music itself is not uniformly good. The Wizard's numbers, for example, can easily be skipped and there are a few missteps in general - the dolorous moans that each woman must intone at the end of Not That Girl leap immediately to mind.

Overall, though, this is a damned-good soundtrack to a wicked-good show.
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST!!!!, May 18 2005
By "metzger_lisa" (Nova Scotia, Canada) - See all my reviews
I saw Wicked in Toronto, sadly I didn't get to see the originals on broadway, but Stephanie Block and Kendra Kassebaum (as Elphaba and Glinda respectively) were perfect. It was fantastic and I can't wait to see it again. There are no words to describe how much I love this CD. It is perfect to belt out in the car. I hadn't heard Idina Menzel before but she shines in the role of Elphie and proves she can really sing. I mean, with some of the notes she holds, the girl has to have a third lung. Kristin Chenoweth is funny and lovable as Glinda, and the role showcases her voice perfectly. Even if you haven't seen the production my advice is to get the CD, learn all the words and GO SEE WICKED. You'll love it!!! It will never leave your discman/CD player/car. It'll make you happy. And the music will forever be stuck in your head. Which is a good thing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing...
There are honestly no words to describe this recording. Ever since I first saw Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth perform "Defying Gravity" at the 2004 Tonys, I've been... Read more
Published on Aug 30 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Wicked Rocks!
You wouldn't expect a teenager to love broadway music, but Wicked has me hooked!I can't get enough of "The Wizard and I" and "Defying Gravity". Read more
Published on July 16 2004 by Sarah

5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime...
Miss Kristin Chenoweth... If there is a greater star on the rise on the great white way I dare you to name her. Read more
Published on July 16 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Chenoweth, you big huge star, you...
2 weeks ago I hated Wicked. The word sent the sound of popping gum to my ears.

I can't really fingerpoint exactly WHY I "loathed" it... Read more

Published on July 15 2004 by adios_kansas

4.0 out of 5 stars Wicked
Wicked, in my opinion, is a very fun musical. The songs are enjoyable and catchy, and Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth (as Elphaba and Glinda) are truely a unique pair. Read more
Published on July 14 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Wicked
Wicked, in my opinion, is a very fun musical. The songs are enjoyable and catchy, and Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth (as Elphaba and Glinda) are truely a unique pair. Read more
Published on July 14 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars Just Okay
"Wicked" is a great show, and the songs at first seem exciting and fun, but very soon become annoying and corny. Read more
Published on July 13 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars This cd is WICKED!
This is by far one of the most enjoyable Broadway albums there are out there. "Wicked" the musical follows the struggle of a paculiar green girl named Elphaba and her... Read more
Published on July 12 2004 by Bway_babe

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!
This really is my favourite Broadway show of all time. The voices on this recording are amazing!!
Idina Menzel really soars in "Defying Gravity" and "The Wizard... Read more
Published on July 12 2004 by kikiken

5.0 out of 5 stars Wickedly Entertaining!
Awesome awesome awesome!! I love this album so so much! All the cast members fit their roles perfectly--which is, I suppose, why they were cast--and do an excellent job of... Read more
Published on July 12 2004 by Jill

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