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Production Director Shares Wizardry Secrets Behind "Wicked"

By Joyce Kryszak

Buffalo, NY – The blockbuster Broadway musical "Wicked" flies into Shea's Wednesnight to cast its spell on Buffalo audiences. The hit Broadway and touring show is one of the most anticipated musicals to come to Sheas Performing Arts Center.

Some 80,000 people are expected to buy tickets for 32 performances of the Tony award-winning show. Memorable music, spectacular costumes and scenery are some of the reasons why. But how does all that wizardry happen?

WBFO's Joyce Kryszak talked with the show's production stage manager to bring you the behind the scenes secret formula. Click the "listen" icon above to hear the interview now or use your podcasting software to download it to your computer or iPod.