Last night I had the distinct pleasure of seeing Wicked in San Francisco, and it was absolutely amazing. I had heard some of the music beforehand, but seeing it on stage was a hell of a experience. All of the performers were spectacular, most notably Galinda (with a "Ga," and don't you forget it!) and Elphaba. I was also stunned by the production level and the extravagance of the sets and costumes. I only see stage shows once in a while, but I think Wicked is on par with Phantom of the Opera as far as a stage show goes. If you ever have the chance to see it, I implore you to do so! You certainly won't regret it!