It's been years since I last watched a stage production of any sorts, much less to say a musical. With the rave reviews going on, I couldn't resist going to the musical Wicked before it finally ends its run in Singapore. I admit I was a little skeptical how good can the script or the plot gets when it is a spin off of one my favourite childhood stories, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Boy, it did not disappoint and i simply fell into the magic of Oz once more. I can say it was definitely more than worth every single dollar I spent.
The cast was magnificent. The leads were pitch perfect. The stage setup was grand and the props were simply a joy to look at. Every element of the show was simply a piece of magical art. You have to be there to see it for yourself, the Emerald magic of Oz.
Beyond the visual treats, the musical also incorporated several values into its storyline. Themes such as standing up for what is right despite all odds, seeing someone beyond their appearances for what they truly are, etc were evident throughout the entire show.
And I also learnt, Wicked is the new Good and Black is the new Pink! :)
