"Wicked" the musical blog review

I thought this would be a nice addition to this blog as it's something a little different. Comment if you enjoy and would like to see more and leave a suggestion if you want to see your favorite musical reviewed.
Side note- These musical reviews won't come out as frequently as my book blogs (which isn't saying much as I haven't posted in Aeons!!) because of their length, detail and research (it's a lot of writing!)

Thanks for the support,
                       Louis

Review:

Introduction- 
Title- Wicked
Director- Joe Mantello
Company- @thewickedcompany.co.uk - This company does specialist transport for theatre shows.
Opening date- May 28th 2003

PLOT INTRO:

The story begins with the death of the Wicked Witch Of The West being announced by Glinda the good witch. The scene then switches to the birth of the sorceress Elphaba; the offspring of her mother and a mysterious man who carries with him a liquid green drink.  Later Elphaba is born with green skin; the possible result of the green liquid her father used. Her illegitimate father orders for her to be cast away.
The play then shifts to a scene in which Elphaba and Glinda are attending college for the first time. Glinda is popular and respected whereas Elphaba is shunned and ignored. Nessarose, Elphaba's half-sister, then enters with Elphabas illegitimate father (nessas real father) and proclaims that the only reason she attends this college is to look after his pride and joy; Nessarose.

Later; after being ridiculed, Elphaba flies into a rage; producing enormous amounts of power. Her raw talent of sorcery is spotted by none other than the head teacher and exclusive sorceress; Madame Morrible. As a result of her prowess in the art of sorcery she is offered an invitation to see the Wizard in the Emerald City...

Rating: 8/10- All round a very high-class musical with an amazing set and brilliant costume and lighting. The only fault I can point out would be the fact the first half dragged on slightly.