A Wicked Diversion

For those of you who don’t know, I have a five month old daughter and the day after Valentines Day my husband William and I unceremoniously left her with the relatives (thanks mom!) and spent a much needed night out on the town. And where did we go, you might ask? To dinner of course, and then to see Wicked the Broadway play!

Wicked Tickets

First, we had dinner at The Majestic Grill downtown. This place was amazing. We don’t often spend more than fifty dollars on a meal, but I must admit, if you plan to have a special night out this is the place! The Majestic Grill has a way of making you feel like you’ve stepped back in time, like you’re about to meet Humphrey Bogart on the station platform. That night, The Majestic Grill had a Wicked special. When we got there, we had a particularly gloat-full moment when a couple, dressed to the nines looking like they had more money on the planet than Donald Trump, entered in before us. They asked for a table and the hostess said, “I’m sorry we are reserved for the evening.” They turn around to leave and I had the great pleasure being able to say “Reservation for two” as the other couple left. William and I don’t have much, but every now and then it's great to be able to have something someone else doesn’t. Hey, we’re only human! But I digress. Back to Wicked.

In its’ third nationwide tour, Wicked came to our local Memphis theatre, The Orpheum. For three weeks it was here and two months earlier William and I bought the most expensive tickets we’d ever purchased. We choose box seats on the upper left side of the theatre and were able to see 90% of the stage. There was a small left side corner out of our view. That day, the day after Valentine’s day, was the second to last night that Wicked was playing in Memphis this year. And it was a full house!

It was by far the best play, musical or otherwise, that I’ve ever seen. The sets were amazing, bright and vibrant with as many colors as there are in the rainbow. The music was perfect. I’m dying for a copy of the soundtrack. Now, I’ve read the book and I know the ending well. But it was really nice to the “interracial” (and I use that term loosely) couple be together in the end. Best musical ever! 

Wicked Playbill

Now, this isn’t a review of the play. It’s just me gushing about the best date night my husband and I ever had. Nonetheless, I do recommend Wicked to anyone who loves The Wizard of Oz or theatre in general. And I can’t wait for the movie….