This past Saturday my girlfriend and I saw the musical Wicked. It had come here a few years ago, but I never saw it, and I’ve regretted it ever since. I tried to read the book a few times and I just couldn’t get into it so I think that’s why I was never interested in seeing it the first time it came. After hearing the amazing reviews, I made a decision that whenever it was coming to Vancouver next, I would see it. It did not disappoint!!!! From the opening scene of the monkeys, I was mesmerized. I love the spin of the “bad witch”. I like that there’s a back story and that there’s more than meets the eye.

I could totally relate to Elphaba’s character and how she felt like she didn’t belong at school. I liked that she didn’t change herself, despite Glinda’s best efforts. She stayed true to herself and stood by her convictions. I liked that one of the themes explored was that true beauty is not the conventional beauty that society portrays, rather it’s in the eye of the beholder. One of my favourite lines is when Fiyero tells Elphaba: “BUT YOU’VE GOT ME SEEING THROUGH DIFFERENT EYES”. He’s looking at her soul, her spirit, not her outward appearance, but her beauty within. He loves that she fights for what she believes in. In the end isn’t that what love is all about!?!?!? Loving the person for who they really are. Sure physical beauty may attract to the person initially but if there’s got to be a bigger connection. Elphaba shows us that it’s what on the inside that counts!!!!!

I could go on and on but I wouldn’t want to spoil it if you haven’t seen it. I definitely will be seeing this musical again and bringing my family this time.

It’s that time of the week for my link up. Thank you to all 105 of you fabulous ladies that linked up last week!!! A great turnout, I love it!!!!! If you are interested in co-hosting please email me at vodkainfusedlemonade@gmail.com. If you’ve already co-hosted and would like to again, don’t hesitate to email me.