Wicked Chicago
s/b = standby
u/s = understudy
t/r = temporary replacement
u/s = understudy
t/r = temporary replacement
July 01, 2005
Ana Gasteyer (Elphaba), Kate Reinders (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero),
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Telly Leung (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
First 5 minutes are shakey, due to settling in and latecomers. After that Amazing picture and closeups.
Rating A-
Format: VOB
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Telly Leung (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
First 5 minutes are shakey, due to settling in and latecomers. After that Amazing picture and closeups.
Rating A-
Format: VOB
August 31, 2005
Ana Gasteyer (Elphaba), Kate Reinders (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero),
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Ben Vereen (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Telly Leung (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Filmed during Ben's one week stay in Chicago. Amazing video. Crystal clear picture and audio. Has cast curtain call doing the "Ben Vereen" dance at the end.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Ben Vereen (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Telly Leung (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Filmed during Ben's one week stay in Chicago. Amazing video. Crystal clear picture and audio. Has cast curtain call doing the "Ben Vereen" dance at the end.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
October 26, 2005
Kristy Cates (s/b Elphaba), Sarah Jane Everman (u/s Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero),
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Telly Leung (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Beautiful video of understudies, solid performances, clear picture and sound; about a minute total of coverups and blackouts; Includes curtain call and the BCEFA speech at the end.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Telly Leung (Boq), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond)
Beautiful video of understudies, solid performances, clear picture and sound; about a minute total of coverups and blackouts; Includes curtain call and the BCEFA speech at the end.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
January 25, 2006
Kristy Cates (Elphaba), Stacie Morgan Lewis (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero),
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Telly Leung (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
Beautiful video, crystal clear picture and sound. Stacie's 2nd performance as Glinda.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Telly Leung (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
Beautiful video, crystal clear picture and sound. Stacie's 2nd performance as Glinda.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
July 01, 2006
Kristy Cates (Elphaba), Kate Loprest (u/s Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero),
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Telly Leung (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
*This was Telly's 2nd to last performance as Boq*
Very nice video with about 3 minutes of total blackouts throughout; clear picture and sound; nice video.
Rating: A-
Format: WMV - seeking VOB
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Telly Leung (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
*This was Telly's 2nd to last performance as Boq*
Very nice video with about 3 minutes of total blackouts throughout; clear picture and sound; nice video.
Rating: A-
Format: WMV - seeking VOB
August 4, 2006
Kristy Cates (Elphaba), Stacie Morgan Lewis (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero),
Jill Hayman (u/s Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Jacqui Graziano (u/s Nessarose),
Adam Fleming (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
Very clear recording, a few cover-ups.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
Jill Hayman (u/s Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Jacqui Graziano (u/s Nessarose),
Adam Fleming (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
Very clear recording, a few cover-ups.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
October 22, 2006
Kristy Cates (Elphaba), Stacie Morgan Lewis (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero),
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Jacqui Graziano (u/s Nessarose),
Adam Fleming (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
*Stacie's last performance*
Amazing vocals and variations by Kristy. An emotional show for both ladies. Some blackouts and some heads in the way, but crystal clear picture and sound. Includes farewell speech.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Jacqui Graziano (u/s Nessarose),
Adam Fleming (Boq), Timothy Britten Parker (Dr. Dillamond)
*Stacie's last performance*
Amazing vocals and variations by Kristy. An emotional show for both ladies. Some blackouts and some heads in the way, but crystal clear picture and sound. Includes farewell speech.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
December 13, 2006
Dee Roscioli (Elphaba), Megan Sikora (u/s Glinda), Brad Bass (Fiyero),
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Adam Fleming (Boq), William Youmans (Dillamond)
Great video with nice closeups and good sound throughout; excellent new cast and good new video.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Adam Fleming (Boq), William Youmans (Dillamond)
Great video with nice closeups and good sound throughout; excellent new cast and good new video.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
January 10, 2007
Dee Roscioli (Elphaba), Erin Mackey (Glinda), Brad Bass (Fiyero),
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Adam Flemming (Boq), William Youmans (Dr. Dillamond)
A bit dark, but wonderful quality, clear picture and sound.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Adam Flemming (Boq), William Youmans (Dr. Dillamond)
A bit dark, but wonderful quality, clear picture and sound.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
February 02, 2007
Carmen Cusack (s/b Elphaba), Erin Mackey (Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero),
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Adam Fleming (Boq), William Youmans (Dr. Dillamond)
Great quality video with good closeups and sound as always; very nice performaces from Carmen and Erin; good video.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Adam Fleming (Boq), William Youmans (Dr. Dillamond)
Great quality video with good closeups and sound as always; very nice performaces from Carmen and Erin; good video.
Rating: A-
Format: VOB
June 15, 2007
Dee Roscioli (Elphaba), Kate Fahrner (u/s Glinda), Derrick Williams (Fiyero),
Barbara Robertson (Madame Morrible), Peter Kevoian (The Wizard), Summer Naomi Smart (Nessarose),
Stanton Nash (Boq), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Dillamond)
This is a beautiful capture and no obstructions. Kate gives a great turn as Glinda.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Barbara Robertson (Madame Morrible), Peter Kevoian (The Wizard), Summer Naomi Smart (Nessarose),
Stanton Nash (Boq), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Dillamond)
This is a beautiful capture and no obstructions. Kate gives a great turn as Glinda.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
April 27, 2008
Dee Roscioli (Elphaba), Kate Fahrner (Glinda), Michael Seelbach (Fiyero),
Barbara Robertson (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Kevin Samual Yee (u/s Boq), David de Vries (Dr. Dillamond)
A great capture and solid performances from the cast. Amazing WWOTE in act 2! This was done during Heidi's return and Kate's short run as Glinda.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Barbara Robertson (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Kevin Samual Yee (u/s Boq), David de Vries (Dr. Dillamond)
A great capture and solid performances from the cast. Amazing WWOTE in act 2! This was done during Heidi's return and Kate's short run as Glinda.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
June 03, 2008
Lisa Brescia (Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero)
Barbara Robertson (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Stanton Nash (Boq), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Dillamond)
*Lisa, Annaleigh and Kristoffer's first performance*
AMAZING performance and chemistry. The acting and singing could not have been any better. Lisa was in top notch form. Annaleigh was beyond quixotic and the rest of the cast was just on fire.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Barbara Robertson (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Stanton Nash (Boq), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Dillamond)
*Lisa, Annaleigh and Kristoffer's first performance*
AMAZING performance and chemistry. The acting and singing could not have been any better. Lisa was in top notch form. Annaleigh was beyond quixotic and the rest of the cast was just on fire.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
July 02, 2008
Jennifer DiNoia (s/b Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero),
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Stanton Nash (Boq), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Dillamond)
Great capture of Jennifer as Elphaba.
She has been with the show longer than any other standby or understudy and great to see her in the role.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
*limited trade*
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Stanton Nash (Boq), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Dillamond)
Great capture of Jennifer as Elphaba.
She has been with the show longer than any other standby or understudy and great to see her in the role.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
*limited trade*
July 19, 2008
Vicki Noon (u/s Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero),
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Stanton Nash (Boq), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Dillamond)
*Vicki's first ever performance as Elphaba!*
Rating: A
Format: VOB
*limited trade*
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Stanton Nash (Boq), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Dillamond)
*Vicki's first ever performance as Elphaba!*
Rating: A
Format: VOB
*limited trade*
August 23, 2008
Lisa Brescia (Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero),
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Stanton Nash (Boq), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Dillamond)
_Lisa is as amazing as always in this video, both vocally and acting-wise. Annaleigh is also quite adorable, and the supporting cast is simply brilliant. Rondi, Gene and Heidi in particular give very strong performances. Due to there not being anyone in the rows in front of the master, there's basically no head obstruction at all, except in the widest of shots. The action is followed really well using a variety of shots as appropriate and capturing both solos and bigger ensemble numbers extremely well. The colors are great and faithful to the original and there is practically no spotlight washout. All in all, this is a great DVD of an awesome production of the show. Rating A / Format: VOB
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Stanton Nash (Boq), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Dillamond)
_Lisa is as amazing as always in this video, both vocally and acting-wise. Annaleigh is also quite adorable, and the supporting cast is simply brilliant. Rondi, Gene and Heidi in particular give very strong performances. Due to there not being anyone in the rows in front of the master, there's basically no head obstruction at all, except in the widest of shots. The action is followed really well using a variety of shots as appropriate and capturing both solos and bigger ensemble numbers extremely well. The colors are great and faithful to the original and there is practically no spotlight washout. All in all, this is a great DVD of an awesome production of the show. Rating A / Format: VOB
August 24, 2008
Lisa Brescia (Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero),
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Stanton Nash (Boq), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Dillamond)
*Lisa's last perfromance*
Wonderful performances from the entire cast. Lisa has some nice vocal variations. She is just the right mix of elements that make her a near perfect Elphaba, and she will be missed in Chicago. Beautifully captured with a nice mix of shots. Wonderful performances from the entire cast. Lisa has some nice vocal variations. She is just the right mix of elements that make her a near perfect Elphaba, and she will be missed in Chicago. Beautifully captured with a nice mix of shots. Rating: A+ / Format: VOB
Rondi Reed (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Stanton Nash (Boq), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Dillamond)
*Lisa's last perfromance*
Wonderful performances from the entire cast. Lisa has some nice vocal variations. She is just the right mix of elements that make her a near perfect Elphaba, and she will be missed in Chicago. Beautifully captured with a nice mix of shots. Wonderful performances from the entire cast. Lisa has some nice vocal variations. She is just the right mix of elements that make her a near perfect Elphaba, and she will be missed in Chicago. Beautifully captured with a nice mix of shots. Rating: A+ / Format: VOB
January 25, 2009
*Closing Night*
Dee Roscioli (Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero),
Barbara Robertson (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Ted Ely (Boq), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Dillamond)
Final Chicago performance: some head and railing obstructions throughout the show; misses the far right side of the stage but some nice close-ups and excellent sound on the video; first couple minutes of each act are blacked out, and there are a few quick dropouts throughout the show.
Rating: A
Format: VOB
Dee Roscioli (Elphaba), Annaleigh Ashford (Glinda), Kristoffer Cusick (Fiyero),
Barbara Robertson (Madame Morrible), Gene Weygandt (The Wizard), Heidi Kettenring (Nessarose),
Ted Ely (Boq), K. Todd Freeman (Dr. Dillamond)
Final Chicago performance: some head and railing obstructions throughout the show; misses the far right side of the stage but some nice close-ups and excellent sound on the video; first couple minutes of each act are blacked out, and there are a few quick dropouts throughout the show.
Rating: A
Format: VOB