Wicked

Wicked
National Tour
Buell Theater
Denver, CO 
May 9 - June 9, 2019

Wicked has flown into Denver for a record sixth time. This musical has been around for 15 years, and it seems that audiences has not tired of it.

The story and music have held up well. It did not seem dated in any way. Audiences can still relate to the characters and the situations. The dark plot of prejudice is still relevant.

The production had a strong cast. Elphaba was strong and defiant. Glinda was appropriately ditzy and shallow. The lead actresses had a good chemistry between them throughout. Fiyero was charming and the growth of his character unfolded smoothly.

The ensemble added strong support to the performance. The voices were strong and blended beautifully. The production numbers were nearly flawless.

Even the set still looked modern. The industrial structures surrounding the action gave the production a steampunk look which is more popular now than when Wicked was created. The set pieces which easily moved on and off stage created each location completely.

The costumes effectively traced the transformation of the characters. Glinda was still fashionable while Elphaba’s style evolved from simple to gothic.

Wicked shows no sign of losing popularity. The story has a universal appeal, the staging is striking and the songs are unforgettable. The spell it has cast over audiences doesn’t seem to have faded at all.