Isn’t Easy Being Green

Last night I went to see WICKED at the Keller. It was the 2nd time I’ve seen it and just as enjoyable as the first. As a big fans of musicals in general, I can appreciate any show that is visually exciting and spectacular with catchy, bring-down-the-house musical numbers. But what really made me go back to see WICKED a 2nd time is the themes that bring its story to life. I think any woman can relate to a heroine who feels out of place, misunderstood and ugly, at least by society’s standards. Who among us hasn’t felt there was another girl out there who was just a little bit prettier, a little more graceful, a little better at getting along with everyone…a little better at getting attention from boys? For a second heroine to crumble to pressure to be well-liked and popular, even at the expense of her beliefs, well, that’s pretty realistic too. What woman hasn’t had a time where they stood by in silence while they saw wrong being done, even in the most miniscule of infractions, because they didn’t want to displease the company they kept? For both heroines to look to each other in admiration is truly a celebration of our differences. WICKED has a lot to say about who we are, who we are perceived to be, and how rare it is to find a friendship where you truly know each other, even at your worst, and best. You have four weeks to take a listen.