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I'm a very Wicked mood. And have been for a couple weeks.

No worries, though.

I'm talking about the musical Wicked. Fabulous. FABULOUS.

For those of you unfamiliar with it, here's an excerpt from the description, "Nominated for a whopping 10 Tony Awards and grossing more than $1 million each week, Wicked is this year's Broadway smash! A prequel to the all-American classic The Wizard of Oz, this new musical is a character study of Elphaba and Glinda, school roommates who grow up to become the Wicked Witch and the Good Witch, respectively."

I read the book about 3-4 years ago and loved it.

Then last summer when I was in Chicago I went to the Broadway (is it off-Broadway if it is in Chicago? Whatever. Someone correct me on that) show. We were in the front row and at times literally felt as though we were on the stage with them.

If you get the chance, GO. Even if you're not big into musicals. You won't regret it. Wicked the Musical or, in Chicago, Wicked in Chicago

So, anyway, I bought the Original Cast Recording a couple weeks ago and have had it on repeat constantly since. I realize that without having seen the show, the songs won't mean as much to you because you don't know the story behind them - which is why you must go to the show!

And, because I'm addicted, I also bought this Grimmerie.

And, if you'd like to read the book that set this whole thing in motion, here you go. Wicked

Wow. I don't think I've ever included so many links in one entry. And I'm not finished yet!

Soundtrack: For Good This is a very touching song, sung by Glinda and Elphaba towards the end of the play.

and, for a a hilarious piece (she speaks so quickly, you'll probably have to listen a couple times!) Popular This is Galinda singing to Elphaba nearer the start of the play.

Ah, hell, here you go (lyrics to Popular):

GALINDA (spoken) Elphie - now that we're friends, I've decided to make you my new project.

ELPHABA (spoken) You really don't have to do that

GALINDA
(spoken) I know. That's what makes me so nice!
(sung) Whenever I see someone
Less fortunate than I
(And let's face it - who isn't
Less fortunate than I?)
My tender heart
Tends to start to bleed
And when someone needs a makeover
I simply have to take over
I know I know exactly what they need
And even in your case
Tho' it's the toughest case I've yet to face
Don't worry - I'm determined to succeed
Follow my lead
And yes, indeed
You will be:

Popular!
You're gonna be popular!
I'll teach you the proper ploys
When you talk to boys
Little ways to flirt and flounce
I'll show you what shoes to wear
How to fix your hair
Everything that really counts

To be popular
I'll help you be popular!
You'll hang with the right cohorts
You'll be good at sports
Know the slang you've got to know
So let's start
'Cause you've got an awfully long way to go:

Don't be offended by my frank analysis
Think of it as personality dialysis
Now that I've chosen to be come a pal, a
Sister and adviser
There's nobody wiser
Not when it comes to popular -
I know about popular
And with an assist from me
To be who you'll bee
Instead of dreary who-you-were: are:
There's nothing that can stop you
From becoming popu - Ler: lar:

La la la la
We're gonna make
You popular

When I see depressing creatures
With unprepossessing features
I remind them on their own behalf
To think of
Celebrated heads of state or
Specially great communicators
Did they have brains or knowledge?
Don't make me laugh!

They were popular! Please -
It's all about popular!
It's not about aptitude
It's the way you're viewed
So it's very shrewd to be
Very very popular
Like me!

(spoken) Why, Miss Elphaba, look at you. You're beautiful.

ELPHABA(spoken) I - I have to go:

GALINDA
(spoken) You're welcome!
(sung) And though you protest
Your disinterest
I know clandestinely
You're gonna grin and bear it
Your new found popularity
La la la la
You'll be popular -
Just not as quite as popular
As me!




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