The hit Broadway musical Wicked is currently playing at the Providence Performing Arts Center (220 Weybosset St #2, Providence, RI 02906) for the third time since 2007 through January 12, 2014.

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Witches of Wicked Charm PPAC Audience – Reviewed By Andy Smith, ProvidenceJournal.com.

The witches of Oz still cast their spell.

The musical has a lot going for it, from the catchy tunes to Eugene Lee’s brilliant clockwork sets. But the key is the relationship between Elphaba, the wicked (and very green) witch, and her enemy-turned-friend Glinda.

Elphaba is the lead part (after all, the show is called “Wicked” ) and Alison Luff gave a strong performance as both actor and singer, belting out signature songs such as “Defying Gravity” while portraying her character’s progression from naivete to ambition, outrage and finally rebellion.

But Glinda, played by Gina Beck, had to carry much of the comedic load. Beck has a lovely voice, although not quite as strong as Luff’s, and she is a gifted comic actress.

Glinda is an insufferably shallow, perky blonde who dresses like Barbie, and is apparently beloved by all. The outcast Elphaba immediately despises her, as the two sing “What is This Feeling?” (It’s loathing, that’s what.).

But the two go on to develop a friendship — there is a very funny scene in which Glinda tries to teach Elphaba the proper way to toss her hair — before they are temporarily torn apart by both love and politics.

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Wicked will be part of upcoming Celebrity Attractions season – will return to Tulsa as a special addition to Celebrity Attractions’ 2013-14 season.

Celebrity Attractions President Larry Payton announced the season Tuesday at a press conference in the Tulsa PAC lobby.

“Wicked” will return to Tulsa June 18-22, 2014. Named the “best musical of decade” by Entertainment Weekly, the show set box-office records when it first played Tulsa in 2009, selling out its four-week, 32-show run.

Wicked musical is the story of how a young girl named Elphaba becomes known as the Wicked Witch of the West is at once a revision of L. Frank Baum’s imaginary world of Oz and a parable about love and tolerance. Based on a novel by Gregory Maguire, “Wicked” is the musical adaptation of the untold story of the witches of Oz. The play follows the young Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda in the Land of Oz…long before Dorothy drops in.

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The National Touring Company of Wicked will host WICKED AFTER DARK, an evening of cabaret performances on Monday, August 20 at the Off Broadway Theatre, 272 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. This event will benefit Utah AIDS Foundation and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The event will feature cast and crew members of the company performing a cabaret evening of music.

Produced by company members, the evening is an opportunity for them to step out of their roles in the musical in music, dance and comedy; and will feature company members including, Nicole Parker (Elphaba), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), Clifton Davis (Dr. Dillamond), Demaree Hill (Nessarose) and Carla Stickler (Elphaba Standby), as well as members of the ensemble and the touring staff. In addition, there will be a silent auction of items including Wicked memorabilia, and a live auction of several opportunities to join the company backstage at the Capitol Theatre during their final week, including a chance to bid on a walk-on role in Wicked.

Admission to WICKED AFTER DARK is by donation. Tickets are available online at www.utahaids.org or by calling 801-487-2323, and will be available at the door. General Admission is $50. A limited number of VIP tickets, which include a 6-7pm pre-show reception and priority seating hosted by members of the Wicked Acting Company are available for $125. All proceeds benefit BC/EFA and Utah AIDS Foundation and donations are tax-deductible. While all are welcome the evening is intended for mature audiences, and parental discretion is advised.

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Wicked musical is now playing in Salt Lake City UT through August 26, 2012. Best seats are still available for most of the performances. Buy Wicked the Capitol Theatre Tickets, Get $10 OFF on any Ticket orders of $250 or more, use code SUMMERFUNTN at checkout.

Wicked second North American tour will welcome Jeanna de Waal as Glinda on Wednesday, June 27 at the Wharton Center in East Lansing, MI.

Jeanna de Waal will join a cast that includes Christine Dwyer as Elphaba, Marilyn Caskey as Madame Morrible and Paul Kreppel as The Wizard.

De Waal will join Wicked in conjunction with the tour’s opening in East Lansing, MI.

The company also features Catherine Charlebois (Nessarose), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond), Billy Harrigan Tighe (Fiyero), Michael Wartella (Boq) and Stephanie Torns (Standby for Elphaba) with Kerry Blanchard, Jane Brockman, Bridie Carroll, Michael Drolet, Anna Eilinsfeld, Peter C. Ermides, Ryan Patrick Farrell, Samantha Farrow, Natalie Fotopoulos, Dominic Giudici, Lauren Haughton, Zach Hensler, KJ Hippensteel, Ryan Jackson, Jillian Kates, Becca Kloha, Sterling Masters, Marissa Miller, Dashi’ Mitchell, Robert Pendilla, Casey Quinn, Wayne Schroder and Justin Wirick.

De Waal most recently finished playing the role of Chris Hargensen in the Off-Broadway revival of Carrie. Previous credits include American Idiot (Broadway), We Will Rock You (West End) and The Rocky Horror Show (The Old Globe, San Diego).

Adapted from the novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked delves into the back story of the iconic characters from Oz. The hit musical has a score by Schwartz, a book by Holzman, direction by Joe Mantello and musical staging by Wayne Cilento.

Wicked second North American tour is currently playing at the Schuster Performing Arts Center in Dayton, OH through June 24, 2012. From here Wicked will move to East Lansing MI for the performances to begin at Wharton Center from June 27 and continue through July 08, 2012.

Wicked Wharton Center Schedule:
Tuesday to Thursday – 7:30 PM
Friday – 8:00 PM
Saturday – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM

Special Matinee on Thursday, June 28 – 1:30 PM
No show on Wednesday, July 04.

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First North American tour of Wicked is currently in Denver, CO. PJ Benjamin will join the tour of Wicked in the role of The Wizard on Tuesday, May 8, while Nicole Parker will take over the lead role of Elphaba on Friday, May 18 during the tour’s stop a the Buell Theatre in Denver, Colorado.

They join a cast that features Alli Mauzey (Glinda), Liz McCartney (Madame Morrible), Justin Brill (Boq), Emily Ferranti (Nessarose), Andy Kelso (Fiyero), Paul Slade Smith (Dr. Dillamond) and Carla Stickler (Standby for Elphaba).

The company also includes Lauren Boyd, Antonette Cohen, Rick Desloge, Luis Augusto Figueroa, Timothy A. Fitz-Gerald, Dominic Giudici, Napoleon W. Gladney, Brenda Hamilton, Courtney Iventosch, Spencer Jones, Trevor Ryan Krahl, Renee Lawless-Orsini, Philip Dean Lightstone, Marissa Lupp, Michael Mahany, Kevin McMahon, Ashley Dawn Mortensen, Cassie Okenka, Christopher Russo, Adea Michelle Sessoms, Sarah Schenkkan, Pamela Shandrow, Shanna VanDerwerker, Nicky Venditti and Mikey Winslow.

Benjamin has played the Wizard on Broadway for five years, with other Main Stem credits including Torch Song Trilogy, Sophisticated Ladies, Pippin, Charlie and Algernon, Sarava, The Pajama Game, The Wind in the Willows, and Damn Yankees.

Parker has played her role on Broadway, with other Broadway credits including The People in The Picture and Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me. She may be best known for her work on MADtv.

With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman, Wicked is based on the 1995 best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, and tells the untold story of the witches of Oz. The musical is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello and features musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento.

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Wicked Tour will close at The Buell Theatre on May 20, 2012. From here it will move to Sacramento, California for the performances at California Musical Theatre start on May 23 and continue through June 17, 2012.