I was hooked when I heard Fiyero (sp) singing "Maybe I'm brainless..." and I realized he was the Scarecrow.

That occured to me, but I wasn't really thinking about it. It wasn't until the lion cub that I realized Fiyero was probably the Scarecrow, 'cause the lion was the Cowardly.

because Wicked, even though it's a big stage production, is a bit more internal of a story than PoTO and Lion King

That's definitely true. I still wish it had reached out to me more, though.

If you look up the Tonys performance, she's dreadfully flat and very unimpressive.

I'm practically tone deaf, so I don't notice things like that...but I do notice when a singer Absolutely Thrills me rather than just...mildly impresses me. The gal we saw was impressive but just not as staggering as some.

She sounds like she truly lived the lyrics and became more memorable than the song itself.

Exactly!

So, now that you've seen it, do you think it would make a good movie?

I was thinking about that! The thing is...I liked the story and characters way better than I liked the songs in this. Also, you know me and musicals...I want there to be a *reason* people are bursting into song and I don't really see that in this. It's a cool production, but I think if I were to make it into a movie I'd leave the songs out (possibly base it more on the book--I haven't read it, though). I say that, but if they did make it into a musical movie I would *definitely* see it and probably enjoy it!

if you'd like a copy of Wicked, just let me know

Thanks so much! I think I'm just going to buy it...since I don't know all the words already I need the booklet, and I like owning booklets ;o)