Feel free to share your favorite and most memorable Wicked on Broadway memories here!

Don't forget, you can watch Wicked-related videos all day on Wicked Day TV on the official Facebook, as well as the Ultimate Encore performance which premieres at 9 PM EST!

Some of my favorite memories were when they announced that some of the actors that I saw on the tour: Stephanie J. Block, Kendra Kassebaum (returning to the Broadway company in 2008), Erin Mackey (who I saw in the ensemble), Ricahrd H. Blake, and Chandra Lee Schwartz were joining the production. I also thought it was very interesting when it was announced that Nicole Parker, who I loved on Mad TV, would be playing Elphaba.

Goodness, where do I begin?!

I have been a fan of "Wicked" since 2004 when I first saw the show with Idina Menzel and Jennifer Laura Thompson. I remember how fresh and exciting everything felt. In the years that followed, I saw the show a total of 7 times in New York, and twice on Tour.

Now, some stage door memories!


^Shoshana Bean and I in 2005 inside the Gershwin SD.This picture was taken in November of that year. I saw her in the show in April of that year. She was the first cast member I actually met from the show, and it was a great moment(I still listen to her music from time to time too!)


^ Lisa Brescia and I in 2008. Saw her when she was the standby and loved her!


^ Nicole Parker and I in 2009. This was taken ON STAGE at the Gershwin after I had seen her in the show that day. Such a sweetheart and fabulous performance!


^ Dee Roscioli and I inside the Gershwin SD in 2010, after seeing her in the show. It was pouring rain that day, so I was lucky enough that I was able to wait inside and get to meet her (bless her heart!) She was such a sweetheart and she is still one of my two favorite Elphabas that I have seen (Jackie Burns being the other, but I saw her on Tour haha)

9 of the 16 times I saw Wicked were on Broadway.

February 18, 2004 - My first time. I was initially really upset that Kristin was out because she was the reason I was there, but I instantly fell deeply in love with the show and Idina. I could write a 10 page essay on how Idina has changed my life, but I'll spare you. The show itself also changed my life beyond my wildest dreams.

May 19. 2004 - I finally got to see Kristin, and she was even better than I knew she'd be. It turned out to be my only time seeing her and the full OBC. I unfortunately don't remember many specifics except that it was a fantastic audience and the entire cast was on fire. The chemistry between Idina and Kristin was one of the most magical things I've experienced.

June 13, 2004 - Kristin, Norbert, and Joel were out. I was very disappointed, but at least Idina was there. Or not. It became clear by the end of Defying Gravity that she was struggling vocally. The first ever midshow Elphaba switch happened and Eden went on in Act 2. Interestingly, the first Glinda midshow switch had happened the night before. I cried all through Act 2, but ended up loving Eden. The whole experience is something I'll never forget. I'm glad I was there.

April 17, 2008 - Also known as the Lisa Brescia show. It was my first time seeing Lisa and it was love at first sight. Her Elphaba moved me more than anyone else's, even Idina's. I literally felt I was in the presence of an angel. It was also great to be back in the Gershwin after four years. The Broadway production is by far my favorite.

April 5, 2009 - Nothing specifically stood out, but it was a great show, great audience, and very solid cast.

March 26, 2010 - I fell in love with Wicked all over again. It was the best cast I'd seen since the OBC, led by Mandy and Katie. It was incredible.

September 11, 2010 - Probably my least favorite Wicked Broadway experience because I'd just seen Next to Normal that afternoon and the contrast was very jarring.

April 17, 2011 - Another great show. Not much else to say.

August 30, 2011 - I didn't plan for it to be this way, but I think it was my last time seeing Wicked (though I'm never saying never). I realized it's not the same show with which I fell in love. It's changed and so have I. I don't need it anymore. Letting go on that level was actually freeing. It allowed me to just appreciate everything Wicked has given me.

Before I get too sentimental and start crying, I'll just say that I have been changed for good.

That was great. Four. Five

I was underwhelmed by it all, but it was great to see Kristy back!

As many times as I've seen it I didn't recognize anyone. Who were the principals singing?

I've only seen WICKED on Broadway once and it was amazing. It was with my first Elphaba and Glinda that I got to see in Chicago: Ana Gasteyer and Kate Reinders.

I loved the fact that the monkeys flew out over the audience because that's how the Gershwin was designed to allow that. I also loved that I could take curtain call pictures and no one yelled or went all Nazi on me. Haha.

I was not able to meet and have Ana sign my program with their cornfield picture because she was under the weather and did not come out of the stage door but Kate signed her side. Then when Ana came back to Chicago to be in Passion I was able to have her sign it. Good times!

I know I saw the performance on broadway world. It's been a while since she did something associated with the show.

Oh my . They were Chandra, Kate F., Donna, Jackie, Steph T, Cristy Candler, Kathy F., Kristy Cates...not in that order.

It was amazing actually being there to see it.

I saw this show around 80 times on Broadway so I have A LOT of fav moments. One of the best ones would be Teal and Katie Rose's last show. While it was sad they were leaving they were so ON and I never saw them as good as they were that day.

I knew you would know the answer. Thanks! Of those that were in the video the only two that I've seen were Donna and Chandra. Since I'm not a big stage door person I really don't know what many of them look like without the costumes except for those that I saw frequently in LA and none of these were in the LA production. Figured the older lady was Kathy but wasn't sure even though I've met her and got hugs from her at the 9 to 5 stage door at the Ahmanson. Who was the big tall blonde 2nd on the left and also the one who was 2nd on the right? Thanks in advance for the answer!

And were you in the video? I had a feeling that was you in the front singing along?

For those of you that haven't seen it yet, you can watch the Ultimate Encore performance of Defying Gravity here.

Front row was Cristy Candler, Kristy Cates, Jackie Burns, Chandra Lee Schwartz, Donna Vivino, Kate Fahrner, Steph Torns

Here they are in the order they did the solos. Chandra, Donna, Kate, Kathy, Kristy, Chandra, Jackie, Cristy, Donna, Steph, Donna, Kristy, Steph and Kate.


No that wasn't me. I was in the back near a speaker. I will say that Donna and Kristy had my left ear ringing for about 30 minutes after.

So it was underwhelming on the whole, but...

GET IT, Donna!!! Holy cow! "Well if that's love" and "So if you care to find me, Look to the western sky?" I. Am. SLAIN. Love her. Love her so much. I love when she goes up on "me" like that, like she did when I saw her last. Ughh... promote her, please. Make two Broadway productions so that she and Jackie can both be lead, as they're both easily two of the strongest to play the role from a technical vocal standpoint (and their acting is unbelievable... but that's just me).

Also a big fan of the looks on everyone's faces when she does the "if that's love" thing...

I know. Good memories! She was terrific when I saw her in May 2010.

Oh, how I wish they would promote her (Donna)! I have not seen a stronger performer in the role. I would be at the Gershwin in a heartbeat. I'd be there in a heartbeat now if I was close enough to catch her as standby. Just love her.

I dont know where to start... i was first spellbound in Cleveland in 2006. God, what has come from there on... magic.

I could write a lengthy memoir about the fantastic memories I've accumulated since Wicked first opened, but I must say my absolute favorite would have been Kristin Chenoweth's last. Her entire performance, the entire cast's performance, was so magical that day. I'm so thankful there to see it live. July 18th, 2004

Wicked came into my life only a year ago and all I can say it has changed me forever and for the better. Have met so many wonderful people through it. I will never forget seeing it on Broadway my first time in April of this year. Everyone should have a chance to see it at the Gershwin. I won't forget having a monkey fly literally right in front of me, that I wasn't expecting!

Saw it for the first time in June of 2009 in San Francisco with Teal Wicks. 11 magical times later Wicked still has me under it's spell....My favorite times have got to be, the San Francisco closing, so many memories and friends were attached to that production. I was so sad to see it go. (9/5/10) I'll also never forget my first time in London (4/28/11) It was amazing. On second thought, every time I see it I say it's my favorite time =)

Thanks to the amazing casts of Wicked in,
San Francisco
London
The 2nd National Tour
and on Broadway

Thanks to all the AmAzInG actresses who brought the witches of Oz to life for me, and changed my life for good!
Teal Wicks (twice ) Kendra Kassebaum (three times )
Dee Roscioli (twice ) Erin Mackey
Vicki Noon Alexa Green
Felicia Ricci Katie Rose Clarke (three times )
Jennifer Dinoia Alli Mauzey
Eden Espinosa Natalie Daradich
Christine Dwyer Chloe Taylor
Rachel Tucker





10th Anniversay recording anyone?????

Playbill has photos of people have starred in the Broadway production over the last eight years.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/15619...ked-on-Broadway

http://www.playbill.com/multimedia/gallery/3250

Wow. All these photos are so nostalgic. I can't wait to see who all plays these roles (hopefully) for another eight years...