When one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history is brought to new audiences with a newer vision, opulence, elaborate sets, boundary-pushing (read: gravity-defying) acts are a given. At Wicked, the newest show to hit Mumbai's NMACC Grand Theatre, expect a character flying across the stage and another floating mid-air while effortlessly tackling a glass-shattering high note.
While grand theatrics, couture-like costumes, and soaring songs make Wicked the most beloved musical, the friendship between Elphaba and Glinda powers it. And this easy camaraderie extends off the stage, too. There are inside jokes and mutual admiration that come from performing together night after night. We caught up with the Eve Shanu-Wilson and Rebekah Lowings, who play Glinda and Elphaba, respectively, to talk about landing their dream roles, their pre- and post-show rituals, and what it takes to make Oz feel real. Scroll for more on what we’re watching this weekend, below.
