Wicked for Good

Previously, Elphaba had been banished from Oz, Glinda had found her spot in the Wizard’s empire and moved from Shiz to a comfy penthouse in the Emerald City, Nessarose has become the Governor of Munchkin Land, Madame Morrible is still reeking political havoc and the flying monkeys and talking animals are nowhere to be seen.  For all of you who didn’t see the play or read the book that Wicked is based on, you might need to watch the first part and familiarize yourself with the characters and their backstories instead of depending on your ‘we’re not in Kansas” 1930’s version of Frank Baum’s political story bought into brilliant technicolor upon Dorothy Gale’s touchdown.  Not going to let the cat out of the bag here, but definitely recommend you see this.  There are Easter eggs all over the place.  Ariana and Cynthia are forces to be reckoned with not only with the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) and Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh), but anyone who wants to be recognized as the top of their craft when it comes to musicals.  They’re exceptional.  The costumes, hair and make-up, special effects, I could go on, fabulous.  Two new songs melded in seamlessly.  Jon M. Chu’s direction is spot-on.  Rating:  Follow the yellow brick road and your heart 4 ⭐️s 💚🩷💚🩷