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pWotD Episode 2763: Wicked (musical) Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 367,870 views on Sunday, 24 November 2024 our article of the day is Wicked (musical).Wicked is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. It is a loose adaptation of the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which in turn is based on L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 film adaptation. The musical is told from the perspective of two witches, Elphaba and Galinda, before and after Dorothy's arrival in Oz. The story explores the complex friendship between Elphaba (who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West) and Galinda (who becomes Glinda the Good). Their relationship is tested by their contrasting personalities, conflicting viewpoints, shared love interest, reactions to the corrupt rule of the Wonderful Wizard, and ultimately, Elphaba's tragic fall.Produced by Universal Stage Productions with producers Marc Platt, Jon B. Platt, and David Stone, director Joe Mantello and choreographer Wayne Cilento, the original production of Wicked premiered on Broadway at the Gershwin Theatre in October 2003, after completing pre-Broadway tryouts at San Francisco's Curran Theatre in May and June of that year. Its original stars included Idina Menzel as Elphaba, Kristin Chenoweth as Galinda, Norbert Leo Butz as Fiyero, and Joel Grey as the Wizard.The original Broadway production won a total of three Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards, while its original cast album received a Grammy Award. The success of the Broadway production has spawned many productions worldwide, including a long-running West End production. Wicked has broken box-office records around the world, holding weekly-gross-takings records in Los Angeles, Chicago, St. Louis, and London. In the week ending January 2, 2011, the London, Broadway, and both North American touring productions simultaneously broke their respective records for the highest weekly gross. In the final week of 2013, the Broadway production broke this record again, earning $3.2 million. In 2016, Wicked surpassed $1 billion in total Broadway revenue, joining The Phantom of the Opera and The Lion King as the only Broadway shows to do so. In 2017, Wicked surpassed The Phantom of the Opera as Broadway's second-highest grossing musical, trailing only The Lion King.A two-part film adaptation was directed by Jon M. Chu and starred Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Ariana Grande as Galinda, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard. The first part was released on November 22, 2024, with the second part to premiere on November 21, 2025.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:39 UTC on Monday, 25 November 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Wicked (musical) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Matthew.
THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Joined by special guest Jimmy Larkin, rabbit holes include celebrating the entrance of Elphaba's iconic hat, appreciating Wayne Cilento's fierce choreography, and breaking down one of the most beautiful moments in musical theatre, Elphaba and Glinda's dance together at the OzDust Ballroom. Quick note: When Jimmy references Craig, he is referencing Telsey Casting Director Craig Burns.Show Notes:Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan BunchDefying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartzfrom Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan MenkenWicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. LairdWicked: The Grimmerie by David CoteWicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call@letshearitforthechoiceScenery BagsRising Star MUAInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader
durée : 00:58:25 - La saison à Broadway (2/4) : Wayne Cilento recrée Dancin', la première revue danse de Bob Fosse - par : Laurent Valière - Wayne Cilento a débuté dans « A Chorus Line » en 1977 à Broadway. Bob Fosse, le réalisateur de « Cabaret » et le créateur de « Chicago » le repère et lui demande de participer à la création de sa première revue dansée à Broadway « Dancin ». - réalisé par : Céline Parfenoff
On this special episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with associate director and musical stager Corinne McFadden Herrera, who also did additional choreographic reconstruction for the show. A veteran dancer with three Broadway shows under her belt, Corinne is a long-time associate and collaborator with director Wayne Cilento, having worked together on “Aida”, “Wicked”, and “Sweet Charity”. On this episode, Corinne talks about the process of reconstructing and reimagining DANCIN' for the 21st century, casting the show, and crafting the show from San Diego to Broadway. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this very special episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob talk with Broadway legend Wayne Cilento, the director and musical stager of DANCIN'. 2023 marks Wayne's 50th anniversary of working on Broadway, first as a performer in the original companies of shows like “Seesaw” and “A Chorus Line”, and later as a choreographer and director on such hits as “Wicked”, “Aida”, and “The Who's Tommy”. Wayne talks about his experience working with Bob Fosse on the original production of DANCIN' in 1978 and Fosse's final show, the 1986 production of “Big Deal”. He also chats about his varied career as a choreographer and director, and his vision and process for putting DANCIN' back on stage in 2023. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friends, you need to go see Dancin! It is one of the best musicals on Broadway and is true brilliance. To celebrate its opening, we are sharing our 2019 interview with director/choreographer of Dancin, Wayne Cilento! Dancin Tickets HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob Fosse's Dancin' is back on the boards thanks to one of the original production's stars. Wayne Cilento has rebooted the sexy classic with an all new cast of dancers. On this episode of the pod, Paul Wontorek catches up with Cilento.
On this episode of “DANCIN' Man: A Fabulous Invalid Podcast”, Jamie and Rob chat with their first cast member: Manuel Herrera. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Manny trained at The School of American Ballet in New York before making his Broadway debut at age 17. “Bob Fosse's DANCIN'” marks his sixth Broadway show, and his fourth collaboration with director Wayne Cilento. On this episode, Manny chats about his life and career, and the experience of working with Wayne. For tickets and more information about the show, go to DancinBway.com. Find us on Twitter & Instagram: @fabulousinvalid Email us at: info@fabulousinvalid.com Jamie DuMont Twitter: @jamiedumont Instagram: @troutinnyc Rob Russo Twitter: @StageLeft_NYC Instagram: @RRussoNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey Jam Fam! We are excited to share today's episode with you, featuring Phil LaDuca! We know you know the name for being the shoe maker to the stars, but there is so much more to his story. Thank you Phil for honesty and carving out time for us! Most recognize the name LaDuca as the pinnacle of dance shoes, but before shoes, there was Phil LaDuca, the performer, who went from classical ballet and contemporary dance, onto Broadway as a song and dance man, to ‘hoofing' with the biggest stars onstage, offstage and the big screen. Phil began his early stage career singing in rock bands in Chicago before switching gears to a dance career studying classical ballet with the premier ballet masters, Bentley Stone and Walter Camryn (actually performing in the ballet Romeo and Juliet with the legendary Rudolf Nureyev). jazz with Lou Conte founder of Hubbard Street Dance Company, and contemporary with the Joel Hall Dancers. On Broadway he appeared in “Brigadoon” for Agnes DeMille (alongside Jerry Mitchell), the “Pirates of Penzance” , and was the original understudy for the Gene Kelly role in “Singin' In the Rain” for Twyla Tharp. Phil toured in “Camelot” along with staring on tour in the lead role, of Bill Snipson in “Me and My Girl”. While in New York Phil first performed with American Dance Machine under the legendary Lee Theodore, working with such greats as Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, Ona White, Danny Daniels, Patricia Birch, Anne Reinking, Wayne Cilento and Chita Rivera.Fulfilling another creative side, Phil created the international acclaimed LaDuca Shoes, crowned the “Shoemaker to the Shoes”; designing shoes for the likes of Katy Perry, Meryl Streep, Taylor Swift, Emma Thompson, Hugh Jackman, Catherine Zeta Jones, Lea Salonga, Pink, Shania Twain, Penelope Cruz, Selena Gomez , Christina Aguilera, Harry Connick Jr. and most of the shows on Broadway and tour; Moulin Rouge, The Music Man, Wicked, Book of Mormon, Frozen, Some Like It Hot, The Cher Musical, Bandstand, An American in Paris, Kinky Boots, Matilda, Pippin, Sister Act, Annie, Anastasia, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Aladdin; TV – Fosse/Verdon, Hairspray Live, So You Think You Can Dance, SMASH; Movies – The Eternals, The Prom, The Greatest Showman, La La Land, Chicago, Burlesque, NINE, Mamma Mia, Julie/Julia, Hail Caesar, working with such stars as Meryl Streep, Catherine Zeta Jones, Liza Minnelli, Cher, Arianna Grande, Antonio Banderas, Bette Midler, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Hudson, Sophia Loren, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Judith Dench, Glen Close, Reba McIntire, Sarah Paulson and Tatum Channing to name a few.Along with being the first, “Shoe commentator' for Miss America in 2015, Phil is most proud of being bestowed a Drama Desk Award 2017 for, “Proving that character comes from the ground up, the designer's innovative flexible dance ensures that hoofers on any stage remain on point”.Mr. LaDuca continues to design but still finds time to teach Master Theatre Jazz Dance classes. “I believe in not only giving back to this great community of dance, but I also feel obligated to ‘pass the baton' to future generations, all the knowledge I was gifted by the greats who taught and influenced me to achieve my goals and dreams”.Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!Facebook: JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance PodcastInstagram: jam_dance_podcastTwitter: @jamdancepodcastEmail: jamdancepodcast@gmail.com
In this special podcast, recorded live at BroadwayCon, our host, Elysa Gardner, explores the life and legacy of Bob Fosse with members of the Broadway-bound revival of his 1978 musical Dancin', along with teachers from the Verdon Fosse Legacy. With guests Wayne Cilento, Ashley Blair Fitzgerald, Manuel Herrera, Dana Moore, Khori Petinaud, and Valarie Pettiford, the panel tells stories of working with the legend and discusses his long-lasting impact on dance and theater.
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WICKED COMPOSER: Stephen Schwartz LYRICIST: Stephen Schwartz BOOK: Winnie Holzman SOURCE: Gregory Maguire's book Wicked: The Life and Times of The Wicked Witch of The West (1995) DIRECTOR: Joe Mantello CHOREOGRAPHER: Wayne Cilento PRINCIPLE CAST: Norbert Leo Butz (Fiyero), Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda), Idina Menzel (Elphaba), OPENING DATE: Oct 30, 2003 CLOSING DATE: Still running as of this publication PERFORMANCES: +6000 SYNOPSIS: Elphaba is a guarded young lady who is inflicted with green skin. Her roommate Glinda is an outgoing, popular student. Together, they navigate life at Oz's Shiz University. Their rocky partnership is made even more tumultuous when they discover they are both in love with Fiyero, a fellow classmate. Though its tryouts and opening were met with mixed reviews, Wicked has maintained international popularity. Beginning with composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz's first encounter with Gregory Maguire's book, Wicked's path to Broadway included some of the American theatre industry's most notable talents, including Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel, Joe Mantello, and Wayne Cilento. Lauren Haughton makes the argument that the inclusion of screenwriter Winnie Holzman as the librettist for Wicked allowed the show to examine the relationships of adolescent girls in a uniquely authentic way, positing the musical as a pioneering exploration of feminine friendship. The musical's employment and subversion of standard musical theatre conventions is outlined through a feminist lens and broad ideologies of mainstream feminist movements are applied to the show's storyline. Winnie Holzman is an American dramatist, screenwriter, and poet. She is known for having created the ABC television series My So Called Life which led to a nomination for a scriptwriting Emmy Award in 1995, as well as her work writing for thirtysomething and Once and Again Holzman has garnered fame for her work on Broadway, most notably for co-writing the smash stage musical Wicked. Lauren Haughton Gillis is currently an Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at Indiana University. She has served on faculty at Northwestern University and San Diego State University. As a director/choreographer she recently finished a fellowship at the La Jolla Playhouse on their production of Fly. Earlier this season she choreographed She Loves Me at San Diego Musical Theatre, was the associate director on Jesca Prudencio's PDA at the La Jolla Playhouse Without Walls Festival and directed and choreographed the world premiere of The Magic Hummingbird. As a performer, Lauren appeared on Broadway in Wicked, at the Goodman Theatre in Turn of the Century (with Tommy Tune), at The Old Globe in Sammy (with Leslie Bricusse), and at Maine State Music Theatre in Hans Christian Anderson (with Maury Yeston) Lauren holds an MFA in Musical Theatre from San Diego State University and a BFA in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University. SOURCES Wicked, Original Cast Recording, Decca (2003) Wicked: The Grimmerie, a Behind the Scenes Look at the Hit Broadway Musical by David Cote and Joan Marcus, published by Hachette Books (2005) Unnaturally Green: One Girl's Journey Along a Yellow Brick Road Less Traveled by Felicia Ricci, published by Felicia/Ricci (2011) A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages by Kristin Chenoweth, published by Touchstone (2010) How Wicked Made It to the Stage by Jeri Freedman, published by Cavendish Square Publishing (2018) Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird, published by Scarecrow Press (2011) Defying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere, published by Applause (2018) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The twins discuss a couple more magicians who stayed at the Magic Hotel in the 1970s, the travails of working at the front desk, antics at the hotel pool and much more - including a trip to The Burbank Studios with prolific storyboard artist Joe Musso, gigging in Myrtle Beach and Chris' resting bitch face. Above: Tiger Beat Open Call (Photo by Terry Seabrooke / Photo art by Bill Wright) SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - Chris' movie trailer audio experiment: "It's Coming..." 0:49 - "A Different Light" by Chris Yale 4:53 - Greetings 5:58 - The Magic Hotel (Now Magic Castle Hotel) - more magicians / Billy McComb / Gin craze in the UK / Terry Seabrooke / The Magic Castle / International Brotherhood of Magicians 10:38 - The Tiger Beat open call 12:08 - The Magic Castle Peeper 13:10 - Working at the front desk by the skin of our teeth / Tom Berenger / Daniel Stern / Jeff Daniels 15:52 - Uncle Roger, aka "The Night Watchman" 16:32 - The Magic Hotel pool / Wayne Cilento did not pop our pool float / Richard Balestrino popped our float. 18:05 - About "A Different Light" 18:54 - Swedish models sunbathing topless - and nobody told them they couldn't. 20:21 - Joseph Musso / Irwin Allen Productions / The Burbank Studios / "The Swarm" / Richard Chamberlain / Jon Walmsley from "The Waltons" / "M*A*S*H" cast members 22:45 - LuLu's North Myrtle Beach - another fun gig 23:20 - Chris' old Martin DC1E 24:47 - Random requests at gigs 26:03 - Bill Gazzarri 26:20 - What we've been watching: "Designated Survivor" / Kiefer Sutherland / "Billions" / "Schitt's Creek" / "The Gin Craze" / "Judas and the Black Messiah" / LaKeith Stanfield / Daniel Kaluuya / "Emma" / "The Queen's Gambit" / Anya Taylor-Joy / "The Sopranos" 31:58 - Chris' resting bitch face
Shows: Wicked, A Chorus Line, Dancin' Wayne Cilento, who starred in the original productions of Seesaw, A Chorus Line, The Act, Dancin, and choreographed the mega-hit Wicked, swings by Shetler Studios to talk to Rob and Kevin about his career on and off the stage. Wayne pulls back the curtain on his career to discuss how he became the basis for a character in A Chorus Line, what it was like dancing for Michael Bennett and Bob Fosse, and why you should always read your contracts! Also, Wayne shines the spotlight on Liza Minnelli, Joe Mantello, and Jack Cole! Become a sponsor of Behind The Curtain and get early access to interviews, private playlists, and advance knowledge of future guests so you can ask the legends your own questions. Go to: http://bit.ly/2i7nWC4 To book a room at Shetler Studios, head on over to: https://www.shetlerstudios.com
Milling About visits a special sneak preview of American Dance Machine where 22 dancers perform classic Broadway dance numbers reimagined by some of the dance world's best choreographers. Host Robin Milling speaks with dancer/singer Lori Ann Ferreri (On The Town, Wicked) who says she felt guided by her mentor, A Chorus Line's Donna McKechnie for her rendition of Music & The Mirror. Tyler Hanes (On The Town, A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity) who performs Tommy Tune's We'll Take A Glass from Grand Hotel, and duets with his favorite New York City Ballet soloist Gina Pazcoguin, says working on the New York stage is a dream come true. Director Wayne Cilento (Wicked, Sweet Charity revival, The Who's Tommy) who played Mike in A Chorus Line, reunites with the legendary Cassie, Donna McKechnie. They share what it's like coming full circle as dancers to behind-the-scenes, working with Artistic Director Nikki Feirt Atkins to bring a fresh approach to a dance theatrical experience. American Dance Machine premiering December 21 at The Joyce Theater in New York City, features works from A Chorus Line, Bubbling Brown Sugar, Singin' In The Rain, West Side Story, and The Who's Tommy; to name a few.
Choreographers: At the SDC Foundation's Choreography Symposium in 1986, choreographers Wayne Cilento (Tony Award for The Who's Tommy), Graciela Daniele (8 Tony nominations for Best Choreography), Janet Watson (Ragtime) and Ted Pappas (Paradise Off-Broadway and the Broadway revival of Zorba) spoke with director Marshall Mason about choreography in musical theatre at the time. The panel discusses how each began his or her career, their creative processes and the mentors that led them to Broadway. A major topic is the changing style of musical theatre, which was deep in the Sondheim era at the time, and the choreographer's role in musicals that involve less dance numbers and more musical staging. Other topics include working with a director vs. assuming both roles, how technology's role in the audience's lives changes the movement choreographers put onstage and anecdotes about working with Hal Prince and Michael Bennett. Originally recorded - October 16, 1986. Running Time - 1:27:02 © 1986 SDCF
The panelists -- theatrical agent Joanne Nici, playwright Frank Pugliese (Aven'U Boys), director/writer Geraldine Fitzgerald (Sharon), Tony Award-winning choreographer Wayne Cilento (for The Who’s Tommy), and producer Frederick Zollo (Tony Awards for Part One and Two of Angels in America and the 2002 revival of Private Lives) -- discuss the expanse of their careers and their backgrounds, the role of an agent, and developing plays from the page through casting and rehearsals to production.
The panelists - theatrical agent Joanne Nici, playwright Frank Pugliese ("Aven'U Boys"), director/writer Geraldine Fitzgerald ("Sharon"), choreographer Wayne Cilento ("Tommy"), and producer Frederick Zollo ("Aven'U Boys") - discuss the expanse of their careers and their backgrounds, the role of an agent, and developing plays from the page through casting and rehearsals to production.
The panel of directors Walter Bobbie (Chicago, Tony Award), Tony Award-winning choreographer Wayne Cilento (for The Who’s Tommy), Scott Elliott (Present Laughter), Ron Lagomarsino (Last Night at Ballyhoo), Gene Saks (Tony Award winner for Best Direction for I Love My Wife, Brighton Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues), and Tony Award winning-playwright Alfred Uhry (1999 for Parade and 1997 for his play The Last Night of Ballyhoo) talk about how they got started, developing their current productions, a show's relevance to contemporary audiences, determining the length of a play, and how directors maintain an ongoing show.
The panel of directors Walter Bobbie ("Chicago"), director/choreographer Wayne Cilento ("Dream"), Scott Elliott ("Present Laughter"), Ron Lagomarsino ("Last Night at Ballyhoo"), Gene Saks ("Barrymore"), and playwright Alfred Uhry ("Last Night at Ballyhoo") talk about how they got started, developing their current productions, a show's relevance to contemporary audiences, determining the length of a play, and how directors maintain an ongoing show.
Tony Award-winning choreographers Rob Ashford (for Thoroughly Modern Millie) and Wayne Cilento (for The Who’s Tommy), Tony-winning playwright Michael Frayn (for Copenhagen), playwright/lyricist Greg Kotis (Tony Award for Urinetown), and directors Sean Mathias and Lynne Meadow (who has helmed Manhattan Theatre Club through many Tony wins) discuss various aspects of their respective crafts, including the focus on storytelling, the benefits and challenges of collaboration, bad reviews, and the evolution of the director/choreographer relationship.
Choreographers Rob Ashford and Wayne Cilento, playwright Michael Frayn, playwright/lyricist Greg Kotis, and directors Sean Mathias and Lynne Meadow discuss various aspects of their respective crafts, including the focus on storytelling, the benefits and challenges of collaboration, bad reviews, and the evolution of the director/choreographer relationship.