It gives me no pleasure to say this, but Wicked and its consequences have been a disaster for the human race. I’m afraid we have to talk about it, because there are Orc Babies now in Rings of Power and it’s Gregory Maguire’s fault. Things are clearly getting out of hand.
Back in 2003 the musical, based on Maguire’s 1995 novel, delighted teenage theater kids like me. Composer Stephen Schwartz is no Cole Porter, but his lyrics had enough quirk and self-awareness to elevate them just slightly above the level of twaddle.
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