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Wicked (2003 Original Broadway Cast)
Wicked (2003 Original Broadway Cast)
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List Price: $18.98
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(based on 878 reviews)
Sales Rank: 96
Category: Music

Artists: Stephen Schwartz, Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel
Publisher: Decca Broadway
Studio: Decca Broadway
Brand: WICKED
Label: Decca Broadway
Format: Cast Recording
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.4

MPN: 602498613436
UPC: 602498613436
EAN: 0602498613436
ASIN: B0000TB01Y

Release Date: December 16, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Tracks:

  • No One Mourns the Wicked - Cristy Candler
  • Dear Old Shiz
  • The Wizard and I - Idina Menzel
  • What Is This Feeling? - Kristin Chenoweth
  • Something Bad - William Youmans
  • Dancing Through Life - Michelle Federer
  • Popular - Kristin Chenoweth
  • I'm Not That Girl - Idina Menzel
  • One Short Day - Kristin Chenoweth
  • A Sentimental Man - Joel Grey
  • Defying Gravity - Idina Menzel
  • Thank Goodness - Kristin Chenoweth
  • Wonderful - Idina Menzel
  • I'm Not That Girl (Reprise) - Kristin Chenoweth
  • As Long as You're Mine - Norbert Leo Butz
  • No Good Deed - Idina Menzel
  • March of the Witch Hunters
  • For Good - Kristin Chenoweth
  • Finale - Kristin Chenoweth

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  • Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (Harper Fiction)
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  • Wicked - Piano/Vocal Arrangement
  • Avenue Q (2003 Original Broadway Cast)
  • Jersey Boys (2005 Original Broadway Cast Recording)

Editorial Reviews:

Album Description
WICKED, STARRING KRISTIN CHENOWETH, IDINA MENZEL AND JOEL GREY. Decca Broadway proudly presents the original cast recording of WICKED, Broadway's most talked about new musical. The box office is already over $10 Million! With a score by Stephen Schwartz (Broadway's Pippin, Godspell), libretto by Winnie Holzman (TV's My So-Called Life) and based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, the musical is a prequel to the legendary classic, THE WIZARD OF OZ. WICKED explores the early life of the witches of Oz: Glinda and Elphaba. One witch, born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. WICKED stars Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth (You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown) as Glinda, Idina Menzel (Rent) as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Tony and Oscar Winner Joel Grey (Cabaret) as The Wizard. The Original Cast Recording -- featuring an essay by Wicked novelist Gregory Maguire, original color photos from the show and a complete libretto.

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One of the most common complaints about musicals is that the books are flimsy pretexts from which to hang numbers. Wicked runs into the opposite problem: it has a great plot, but too often the songs just get in the way. Based on Gregory Maguire's novel of the same name, Wicked tells us what happened between Glinda the Good and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, before Dorothy showed up in Oz. And the show is lucky to boast a pair of ace leading women in the main roles. As Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth delivers a sensational star turn, displaying a crystal-pure voice and sharp comic timing; Idina Menzel lends her powerful pipes to the tricky role of Elphaba. Unfortunately, you wish they had better material to work with. Stephen Schwartz's pop score is often dragged down by overly synthetic orchestrations and sentimental lyrics (think Chicken Soup for the Witch). Still, at its best Wicked is a seductive slice of popular entertainment that could well give a younger audience a lasting taste for musical theater. --Elisabeth Vincentelli


Customer Reviews:   Read 873 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Pleased   January 6, 2009
I bought this CD as a gift for my 17 year old son. He loves it. It is like being at the play all over again. Thank you.


5 out of 5 stars Wicked Soundtrack CD (2003)   December 3, 2008
After seeing the play in Atlanta at the Fox Theater, I couldn't wait to buy the CD. Amazon.com did not disappoint! I bought a mint unopened CD for a fraction of the cost, with no hassle, and fast delivery. I love the music.. I relive the experience every time I listen to the CD.


5 out of 5 stars Excellent Recording   December 2, 2008
This is an excellent recording of the original cast. If you're looking for a good way to experience Wicked (from home), then you won't be disappointed.


5 out of 5 stars Wonderful show!!   November 25, 2008
This is an excellent CD and would be great for the family. Chosen music gives clear picture of the show.


5 out of 5 stars Great music   October 24, 2008
Item arrived as promised and in excellent condition. For lovers of musicals, it is a great CD that would enhance any collection.

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