This was really well done, although… I need to read the book again because I don’t remember a lot of it going down the way it did. Some things I know are totally changed. But I think the overall tone and message of the book was well conveyed. The book didn’t make nearly as much sense to me as the musical, which is partly why I want to read it again.

The sets and costumes and lighting were… breathtaking! There was a huge Clock of the Time Dragon hanging above the stage, over the pit (the backdrops on the stage itself completed the clock). It moved and breathed smoke between some scenes and between the acts. The colors were so vivid. It was overall a very pleasant experience.

The music was good too – I really can’t say much bad about Wicked. I definitely want to see it the next time it’s in town. It’s a shame, I didn’t even know it was coming. They’re pretty much all sold out now.

Seeing the musical has inspired me to get the soundtrack, read Wicked again and then follow that up with the sequel, Son of a Witch. I really liked Wicked the first time around and I suspect now, understanding a few key points a little clearer, I’ll enjoy it even more.