Two words. Idina Menzel. Adam Garcia. (ok that's four)

To the theatre people reading this blog. Please hold on to your seats, because I'm nearly falling off mine.

I went to the Apollo Theatre in London last Saturday and saw Wicked, The Musical. With Idina Menzel in the role of Elphaba. Omg, we are lucky sods! (is that a bad word, I'm not sure, it doesn't sound bad). (Idina played the original Elphaba on Broadway). It was such an amazing experience.

Wicked is not just a show. It's not just a musical. It's an experience, a journey that the cast lets you get on, and moves you in a way you would never think possible. Ooh. Too deep. Hahaha...

Wait there is more... who played Fiyero? Adam Garcia? No way... Yes. Way. Adam Garcia, from Bootmen, Coyote Ugly, Down Under. And he is seriously freakin hot. Like seriously.

Hey let's start from the top...

Aside: I know of a particular someone who played the Wicked Witch of the West who will be reading this blog and is expecting a full review so I'll do my best. :)

Highlights... Where do I begin...

Firstly, when Idina rushed on stage for the first time, my heart nearly fell out of my bones. It's a dream seeing Idina Menzel in the role of Elphaba. If you're a Wicked fan, you'll know how that feels...

Idina is perfect as Elphaba. The structured jaw line, sharp features, fiery eyes... If you have read the book, you'll probably agree that there can be no other Elphaba.

And to be honest, there can be no other Galinda but Kristin Chenoweth. Unfortunately Kristin did not reprise her role of Galinda, but it was played by someone else... West End debut. Remember that Kristin Chenoweth was cast even before Idina Menzel was. Watching clips of Kristin and Idina together really illustrates the chemistry they have on screen. With Miss West End Debut, unfortunately there was none.

But I won't complain. Seeing Idina Menzel do "Defying Gravity" with those menacing eyes... They could pierce right through your heart.

Adam Garcia didn't need to do much. Just wearing that tight shirt in "As Long As You're Mine" kneeling down beside Elphaba is enough to take your breath away. How do some people do that?

In short:

If you are in London and haven't been to Wicked, please go.

If you are in New Zealand and are a Wicked fan, it is amazing, I wished you all could see it.

If you are anywhere in the world reading this and never heard of Wicked, please click here. CLICK ME.