'Wicked' lights up the stage

The musical's plot development powers the audience appeal

By Ruth O. Bingham
Special to the Star-Advertiser

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 26, 2012

~~<p>Wicked" works magic.</p>
<p>It has all the spectacle we expect from large-scale international musicals ("Les Miserables," "Phantom of the Opera," "Miss Saigon," "Lion King"), such as elaborate stage design, dramatic lighting, dazzling choreography and a powerful score. "Wicked" creates a fantastical world with asymmetrical, whimsical costumes and Oz-ian style. But it is the story that captivates.</p>
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Wicked" works magic.

It has all the spectacle we expect from large-scale international musicals ("Les Miserables," "Phantom of the Opera," "Miss Saigon," "Lion King"), such as elaborate stage design, dramatic lighting, dazzling choreography and a powerful score. "Wicked" creates a fantastical world with asymmetrical, whimsical costumes and Oz-ian style. But it is the story that captivates. Login for more...