‘Wicked’ exclusive: One-on-one with Jay Laga’aia

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Film, TV and musical theater Actor Jay Laga’aia, who plays The Wizard in the upcoming musical, talks to G Töngi about 'Wicked'

AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Through the course of his career, film, TV, and musical theater actor Jay Laga’aia has successfully crossed over to international productions in film, television and theater.

Based on Gregory Maguire’s novel with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Wicked will run at the Cultural Center of the Philippines from January 22, 2014 to February 23, 2014.

In the upcoming production of Wicked, he will play the Wizard – the iconic character responsible for a horrific turn of events in the story. 

Watch the exclusive interview with Rappler below.

 

Watch interviews with Suzie Mathers, who plays Glinda the Good Witch, the rest of the cast and the production’s musical director.

The production will also hold a benefit show for the survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) on January 31, 1:30pm. The audience will get a chance to bid for Glinda’s wand, one of the most iconic props in the musical, and for an opportunity to live a day in the life of a cast member. 

For all ticket inquiries, call Ticket World at 891-9999 or log on to www.wickedthemusical.com.ph. – Rappler.com

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