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Wicked

"Wicked" is the name of a musical that is based on the book of the same name. The lead characters already are known to us through the Oz books, movies, and plays. Contributors to the category typically ask and answer questions to learn specifics about the casts, costumes, music, performances, and special effects of the musical; and the comparison of the characters and the story of the book and the play.

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Which font is used in 'Wicked'?

Truesdell is identified in an Internet blog as the font used 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West' by Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954]. The font isn't identified in the book itself. A Font is the set of all characters of a particular size and style of typeface.

In what year was the musical 'Wicked' written?

Gregory Maguire (b. June 9, 1954) published the book "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" in 1995. Screenwriter Winnie Holzman (b. 1954) wrote the book for the musical adaptation "Wicked" in 2003. Stephen Lawrence Schwartz (b. March 6, 1948) was the composer and lyricist for the musical production.

Who plays the drums in the orchestra for the 'Wicked' soundtrack?

Gary Seligson plays the drums in the orchestra for the soundtrack of the musical "Wicked."

Specifically, Mr. Seligson is a graduate of the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford, Connecticut. He is a freelance drummer and percussionist in New York City. His accomplishments include his musical contributions to the original Broadway performances of "Wicked."

Is there a witch from the south in 'The Wizard of Oz'?

Yes, Glinda is the Good Witch of the South in the original 1900 book edition of "The Wizard of Oz."

In the book, Glinda is not the first witch that Dorothy Gale and her pet dog Toto meet in the beautiful, enchanted, magical lands of Oz. Instead, it is the nameless, elderly Good Witch of the North. In the beloved 1939 movie version, the position descriptions of the Good Witch of the North and the Good Witch of the South are merged into one. That one person is named Glinda. That one part of Oz land over which she rules is the North. The South goes unmentioned in the movie, just as does Glinda's nameless, good colleague of the book version.

What is 'Scarecrow' in French?

'Épouvantail' is a French equivalent of Scarecrow'.

The French word is a masculine noun in its singular form. Its definite article is 'le'* ['the'], and its indefinite article is 'un' ['a, one']. It's pronounced 'eh-poo-vaw-teye'.**

*The vowel 'e' drops before a noun that begins with a vowel. The temporary nature of the drop is indicated by the apostrophe: 'l'.

**The sound 'eye' is similar to that of the English noun 'eye'.

Who was the best Glinda in wicked?

The best Glinda in "Wicked" is often considered to be Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the role on Broadway in 2003. Her performance was widely praised for its vocal prowess, comedic timing, and ability to capture Glinda's complex character. Chenoweth's portrayal helped define the role and contributed significantly to the musical's success. Other actresses have also brought their unique interpretations to the character, but Chenoweth's version remains iconic.

How do you get 'Wicked' auditions in London?

oh well that's easy all u have to do is go when there is a judge from London there they ll let u through easily BUT WHAT A BOUT THE OTHER 2 dun dun dun AND 3,000 OTHER PEOPLE XXLOLXX

Who is the Scarecrow in 'Wicked'?

Answer #1 Fiyero becomes the Scarecrow due to Elphaba's protective spell. Answer #2 Fiyero is the Munchkin Prince who falls in love with Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West. Elphaba is passionate about animal rights and welfare in the land of Oz. That gets her in trouble with the Wizard of Oz. Fiyero becomes Elphaba's defender in this and other matters. The Wizard's guards manage to ambush Fiyero. Elphaba turns Fiyero into the Scarecrow before the guards can torture him to death.

What is the lexile score for the book hatchet?

The Lexile score for the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen is 1020. The book is recommended typically for grades 5 - 8.

What is the 'Wicked' song style?

The style of the songs in 'Wicked' is vigorous, vibrant, trendy, and demanding. The musical begins with 'No One Mourns the Wicked', as the opening song of both the first and the second acts. It ends with 'For Good', as the closing song of the second act. In between, there are the ten songs of Act I: 'Dear Old Shiz', 'The Wizard and I', 'What Is This Feeling', 'Something Bad', 'Dancing through Life', 'Popular', 'I'm Not That Girl', 'One Short Day', 'A Sentimental Man', and 'Defying Gravity'. There then are the six remaining songs of Act II: 'The Wicked Witch of the East', 'Wonderful', 'I'm Not That Girl', 'As Long as You're Mine', 'No Good Deed', 'March of the Witch Hunters'.

Do the SeaWorld song 'Believe' and the song 'Defying Gravity' from 'Wicked' sound similar?

The determination of whether or not the songs are similar depends upon the analyses of musical experts of integrity.

Specifically, there is a finite number of notes that can work together harmoniously. Given that fact, the rule in music law historically and traditionally has been permission for two bars from any one given source to be dispersed throughout any other given source. Concert pianist Victor Borge (January 3, 1909 - December 30, 2000) embodied this legal precedent and rule of law in a beloved comedic sketch in which his final composition was a series of two bars strung together and taken from a series of famous pieces by respected composers such as music genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (January 27, 1756 - December 5, 1791).

Why does the scarecrow help Dorothy According to wicked he his actually in love with the green witch?

The scarecrow wanted a brain they both went to see the great oz so they can get one thing they want the most he didn't like the witch

What do men wear to musicals such as 'Wicked'?

Audience attire is casual, preferably in good taste, according to the New York City Forum on Dress Code for 'Wicked' or any Broadway Play. Theatre goers usually combine dinner and the play in their outing. So please keep in mind where you want to eat, and dress accordingly.

For more information on dress codes, please visit the link provided below.

When was the score for the musical 'Wicked' published?

The score for the musical "Wicked" was published in 2003. "Wicked" premiered on Broadway at the Gershwin Theatre on October 30, 2003. The music and lyrics were composed by Stephen Schwartz, with the book by Winnie Holzman. The published score includes all the songs from the show, such as "Defying Gravity" and "Popular."

Are Indina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth still on Wicked?

No but Kristin is doing a different show on broadway and Idina is working on something aswel. Both have recurring roles on Glee.

Which dates in July 2010 will Idina Menzel perform in 'Wicked' in New York?

Idina Menzel is no longer performing in Wicked on Broadway or anywhere. The answer is no.

Which role did Idina Menzel play in the broadway musical Wicked?

Idina Menzel's role in 'Wicked' was Elphaba, also known as 'The Wicked Witch of the West' from the Wizard of Oz. She won numerous awards for her performance, including a Tony for 'Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical'.