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Wicked At Bushnell Theater In Hartford, CT.

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My wife and I do not get to go to many Broadway Shows when they come to Connecticut, but when a play comes to Connecticut that really interests us we make every effort to go see it.  Such was the case with Wicked At Bushnell Theater In Hartford, CT. last weekend. When tickets went on sale three months ago my wife got on the internet the first day they went on sale so we could get the best seats available, and I am glad she did. 

Wicked was one of the most entertaining plays I have been to, and the twist on the original movie, The Wizard Of OZ was genius.  Wicked portrays the Good Witch, Galinda (Glinda), and the Wicked Witch, Elphaba in a very different light from that of the original movie.  Glinda is portrayed as a Miss Goodie-Two-Shoes who is very shallow and self-centered.  Glinda had been pampered all her life, always getting what she wanted, and loved by everyone.  She actually became the ultimate politician.  Elphaba was rejected from birth by her father because of her green skin, and grew up with the guilty feeling she was the cause of her mother's death.  Despite her very ruff personalty, Elphaba was a very smart caring person whose concern for the discrimination the animals of OZ were going through put her at odds with the leadership of OZ.

The play starts off at the end of the story with the death of the Wicked Witch, and the celebration that followed.  But the play quickly becomes a recap of what led up to the death of the Wicked Witch, when the people of OZ question the Good Witch, Glinda about her relationship with the Wicked Witch Elphaba.

The play picks up at the birth of Elphaba, and then moves on quickly to when Glinda and Elphaba met at college.  Neither one liked each other at first, but ended up being roommates.

Their relationship changes when what was meant to be a prank by Glinda, is seen as an act of kindness by Elphaba.  From that moment on their relationship becomes a special one, but a relationship which becomes strained, because of Elphaba's support of the animals of OZ.

I am going to end my recap of the play here, because I do not want to ruin it for those who maybe reading this blog and are planning on going to see the show.  What I will say further is that just like the portrayal of the Glinda and Elphaba is very different from the original movie, so is the ending.

I would highly recommend the Wicked, and for those who are able to see the Wicked At Bushnell Theater In Hartford, CT., you will be treated to an excellent cast, especially the actress who plays Elphaba who got standing ovations throughout the play.

 

 

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Comments (12)

Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning George. Gail and I saw the show on Broadway, it was amazing. My wife took our two daughter and enjoyed the show at the Bushnell last night.

Make it a great weekend!

Nov 21, 2014 05:05 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning George. My wife and I will have to wait and see if it will come to Nashville. I've heard a lot of good reviews about the play.

Nov 21, 2014 05:58 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, George.... my grandchildren love to see musicals.... Tammy and I brought several to see the Phantom at its last showing in Boston....

Nov 21, 2014 08:01 PM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
"Sold with Potranco Realty"

George your so kind for not ruining the ending. It would be fun to gather some friends and go see Wicked, you make it sound grand. It's amazing how much talent we can find in our local communities.

Nov 21, 2014 09:07 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Joe I really enjoyed the Wicked, it is a play that reaches out to all ages in my opinion.

Michael I hope you get a chance to see it, it is well worth the price of the ticket.

Barbara if your grandkids enjoyed the Phantom, they will love the Wicked.  Tickets to the Wicked would make a great Christmas gift.

Bob if you get a chance to go see the Wicked take the opportunity to do so, you will not regret it.  Also this was not a show put on by local performers, this is one of the off Broadway Traveling crews.

Nov 21, 2014 09:27 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning George. Wicked as always appealed to me but I have never seen it. Perhaps if it comes my way. Glad you saw it and shared.

Nov 21, 2014 09:48 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

George, this is a play high on my list also, and should check out our venues in Denver to see if it is currently playing.    I have heard it is a great play.  

Nov 21, 2014 10:52 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

George: I saw it on Broadway and over in London a few years back. I may try to see it in the spring in Atlanta too. Yes, it is one of my favorites...glad you enjoyed it. ;-)

Nov 21, 2014 11:21 PM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

George, thanks for the synopsis of Wicked, I've not seen it but your blog made me curious about it.

Nov 22, 2014 12:49 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

George I read the book and it was terriffic! If I love the book I love the play even better.

I feel confident you and your wife will enjoy it! Have a great time!

Nov 22, 2014 09:06 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi George,  I'm glad you were able to see the performance.  We saw it in South Bend and were also not dissapointed.  Have heard the play is out on DVD.  I'm going to check it out.

Nov 22, 2014 09:57 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

George do not remember if it was ten or more years ago when Wicked came to Los Angeles it has been a long time but all I can say is we bought the T-Shirt for Diane, the CD sound track and I could go on and on, well worth the money we spend then pre-dinner, parking etc....Endre

Nov 23, 2014 10:09 AM