WICKED

Nice Face Dave... :)

Mom and dad posing in front of the stage. I had to snap the picture fast so I didn't get in trouble.

Heather, Becca and me in front of the Wicked sign. LOVE IT!!

Nate, Heather and Becca all squished in the back of the suburban so we could all drive up together.

I've been waiting for copies of pictures before I posted this - but seeing as I still don't have them I figured I'd better get on with it anyway :) This last Tuesday night my parents spoiled us "adult kids" with tickets to Wicked. I've heard SO much about it and have heard coutless stories about people flying all over the US to see it. I was really excited to see what all the hype was about and of coarse getting dressed up and going out with no kids is always appealing to me. (thanks for that Marsh!) When the musical actually started I was shocked... It actually seemed super corny and way over the top... That feeling passed within about 10 minutes - by then I was hooked. The perfomance by "Elphaba" was TO DIE FOR!!! I've NEVER heard anyone sing like that. As soon as she started singing my whole body broke out in chills and if I have to be honest with myself I was all but in tears by the end, not only because the story was AMAZING, but the voices were just awe inspiring! The play was, for lack of a better word, SPECTACULAR! I did break down and get the soudtrack which has proven to be well worth the money. My girls have begged to listen to the "witch" songs every day since. They're even getting to know the songs. They ask me to tell them the story that goes along with each song evey time the listen to it too. They're dying to see Wizzard of Oz and I'm actually having a hard time finding it. So any tips on where I can get it and not pay out the nose would be appreciated :)

Thank you to all who made this amazing night happen! And yes, I would be one of those crazy people who would fly somewhere to see it if I could :)