When all the hype first hit about this show I jumped straight onto iTunes and bought the soundtrack. I wasn't impressed. However... now having seen the show all of the music has come alive!
The plot is far too convoluted to try and explain here, it would be pointless anyway as I'd just be reproducing the content of this Wikipedia article. Suffice to say the show is very well written working itself seamlessly into the story already known well thanks to The Wizard of Oz. Full of puns and laughs and great characters. Plot and dialogue - full marks.
The music, as I said, had disappointed me when I first heard it. Now I can't get it out of my head! Highlight for my in terms of music and overall staging is the Act 1 finale "Defying Gravity". It's over the top, catchy, rich music that was made to entertain.
The cast were superb, the sets insanely elaborate and detailed, as were the costumes.
To summarise and save on my word limit - everything about this show is delicious, camp, fun and entertaining from first note to last. It is the best of musical theatre in one show.
If you get the chance to see this in Sydney DO. (and feel free to invite me along too)
For those who can't make it to the theatre then I suggest you grab a copy of the album. You might not appreciate it at first, but you will one day!
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5 Stars
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