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Rousuck's Review: 'Wicked' at The Hippodrome and 'Wicked: For Good' in movie theaters

Jessie Davidson, left, as Elphaba and Zoe Jensen, right, as Glinda in the national touring company of 'Wicked.'
Joan Marcus
Jessie Davidson, left, as Elphaba and Zoe Jensen, right, as Glinda in the national touring company of 'Wicked.'

Midday theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins the show each week to give her reviews of Baltimore's regional stage. This week, she reviews 'Wicked' at the Hippodrome Theatre and compares it with its Hollywood cousin, 'Wicked: For Good' now playing in theatres everywhere.

The national touring production of “Wicked” continues at the Hippodrome Theatre through January 11.

What is the reason for this confluence of wickedness? Is the story told better on the big screen or the stage? Judy weighs in...

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