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WICKED TICKETS
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WICKED TICKETS 
Best Seats Tickets sells tickets for all Wicked shows. We specialize in providing you
with premium and other Wicked tickets that are in high demand. We can help you gain
access to tickets for all major events.
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Wicked History
For those who haven't seen the Broadway production,
this one was worth the wait. It features a troupe of
actors that's very strong if noticeably on the young
side (especially the chorus), giving a revved-up
performance in a physically lavish production. The
scenic and lighting elements are complete duplicates
of the original Broadway wizardry, if you'll pardon the
expression. From the vaguely Dickensian costumes
(a reference to 19th-century industrial expansion) to
the Emerald City's art deco glitter to flying monkeys
and soaring witches, this Wicked has all the razzle-
dazzle synonymous with a big Broadway show. In the
starring roles, Ana Gasteyer and Kate Reinders as
Elphaba and Glinda, the green and white witches
(respectively) prove to be a powerful pair with great
pipes. Their striking physical contrast places the big-
boned, athletic Gasteyer against the petite and
graceful Reinders. Hesitant friends at first, they
become each other's emotional mirror, remaining so
even after circumstances make them reluctant
romantic and political rivals. |
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The leading ladies are supported by local favorites Rondi Reed (a member of the Steppenwolf
ensemble) as Madame Morrible and Gene Weygandt as the Wizard. In some ways, Morrible is
the show's pivotal or, at least, catalytic character, morphing from a benign Prof. Dumbledore
type into the manipulative architect of the Big Lie against Elphaba. Since Wicked isn't about her,
the reasons for her volte-face -- power? public recognition? sex with His Ozness? -- aren't well
established, but that's not the regally bewigged Reed's fault. Stephen Schwartz's score has
sharper lyrics than music, the latter too repetitively anthem-like to be distinctive. Big numbers
such as "Defying Gravity" (Elphaba's Act I closer) and "For Good," the last of several Elphaba-
Glinda duets, have been ballyhooed enough to stand out, and they do pack an emotional
wallop. But there are other numbers that are just as big, among them "I'm Not That Girl" and
"No Good Deed." The few songs that are truly charming stick to the Broadway formula, such as
Glinda's "Popular" and the Wizard's song-and-dance, "Wonderful." |
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Still, the music drives a show that short-changes dance in favor of musical staging. Indeed, Wayne Cilento is credited with "musical staging" rather than "choreography," and there's a difference. Many obvious opportunities for break-out dance numbers are ignored; obviously, the decision to integrate "musical staging" into a flowing dramatic whole was taken early and at the highest level by director Joe Mantello and the show's authors and producers. Fans of Gregory Maguire's novel may criticize the changes made by stage adapter Winnie Holzman. She finds a way to send Elphaba and Fiyero -- the latter is both of the witches' love interest -- into a bittersweet sunset together, and she establishes several reference points to the familiar Wizard of Oz film that are not in the Maguire book. But most theatergoers will find Wicked well worth the big ticket price. It's a whomping good show that puts its politics front-and-center, all wrapped up in a big, entertaining package. |
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Tickets may be purchased by following any of the links on this page or by calling
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Availability and Shipping of Wicked Tickets
When purchasing tickets to Wicked at the Oriental Theatre or any other
venue, you will first "VIEW" a list of available shows, click on the show you want to
purchase. Available seats are listed and are next to each other unless otherwise noted.
All available sections may be viewed on the seating chart provided; in order to view the
seating chart , click on "Click here to view seating chart " button. To purchase seats,
click on the "BUY" button, you will then be able to complete the purchase transaction
via our secure server.
Most orders are filled within 2 business days of after being placed. All orders will be sent
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to Best Seats. Please email Best Seats Tickets at bestseats@msn.com for this form OR
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Our inventory is updated daily, however if you have purchased tickets that are listed
and have been previously sold, you will have the option of canceling the order or
choosing alternative tickets to the Wicked concert
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