Musical Sunday!

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Well, this one doesn't really need an introduction, since Joel Grey does it for me. :) I still haven't seen Wicked, but I'm sure I will eventually. I'm just sorry I missed seeing it with Kristin Chenowith and Idina Menzel, because they are both amazing. I give you "Defying Gravity":

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[gigi-tastic.livejournal.com]

oh i love wicked! i saw it a few years ago and it was wonderful! though i liked the book better. its really different . the musical focuses more on the friendship between the two witches. the books a hell of a lot darker. its main question is if we are all born with evil inside us. how people become evil what "evil" really is. elphaba is considered evil for wanting to help Animals (with a capitalized A signifying human thoughts, feelings , comprehension and emotions) who are a abused and tread as second class citizens. she is considered evil and is a threat to the wizard. its really a great read.

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I've read the book, but wasn't terribly impressed. I like the idea of the story, but I think Maguire's writing style put me off. He meanders too much and doesn't really allow you to invest in the characters or the story - it's too overwhelmed by the political message. It seems like a foolproof plot that you couldn't possibly make boring, but Maguire somehow managed it...

[gigi-tastic.livejournal.com]

oh i love his writing... but uhh.. yah. its true. he meanders. i kind of hated son of a witch. well parts anyway... thats just his way though and when he starts to annoy me i just start skim reading.

[silverusagi]

I remember reading one of his other books (maybe the Cinderella one?) at the recommendation of my English teacher, and I couldn't make it through. His style really put me off.