Wicked 4 Kids - Various Artists

Advantages: Brilliant Show, Wonderful Performances
Disadvantages: Slightly Convoluted Plot

...As you will know if you've read my review of Wicked, the new musical at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London, I've become a bit of an obsessed fan. Having seen the show for the second time and gearing up for my third before the end of the year, I thought it timely to write a review of the original cast recording, which was what got me hooked in the first place. A quick re-cap of the plot of the show: Elphaba and Glinda are the teenaged girls who will go on to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good in L. Frank Baum's novel, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. In this take on the story, from the novel by Gregory Maguire, the premise is that Elphaba was not always evil, but because she is an outsider (she is green) her motives, which deep down are good, are misunderstood by the people of Oz and she is automatically presumed to... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful songs from the amazing musical
Disadvantages: none at all

...I had heard some of the beautifully composed and written songs from Wicked through friends and those few songs along were enough to make me decide to go and see it for myself, it was the best stage show i have ever seen! This sountrack has all of the tear-jerkingly beautiful songs that are in the stage show and that will deffinately be in your head, and your heart forever. Wicked Songs Include:- No One Mourns the wicked For Good No Good Deed Im not that Girl Defying Gravity Dancing through Life The Wizard and I Popular As Long as you're mine What is this feeling? One short day A Sentimental Man All of these songs are sung by the cast and characters of Wicked such as Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, The Wizard of Oz, Boq and Nessa. The story of the Musical Wicked is based on The Witches from the Wwizard of Oz, It focuses... Read review

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Advantages: brilliant songs, singing!
Disadvantages: you want to see it again and again!

...My boyfriend took me to see Wicked as an early Christmas present last year and I have to say it was one of the best Christmas presents ever. I didnt really know what to expect and from the moment it started I was blown away. The singing and the music is just incredible and the story is moving as well. I would definitely recommend for anyone, even those who dont like the ideas of musicals to go and see this. The story links well with the Wizard of Oz and there are many little references to it throughout the show. After the show I was given the soundtrack and now even 9 months later I still love listening to the songs and singing along. A must see for everyone out there who loves singing, dancing and the glittery shows of the west end! The plot of the show starts at the beginning of the Wizard of Oz, where the witch has been... Read review

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