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[snowy01]

I went to see Wicked for the first time yesterday and Nikki Davis Jones was on for Elphaba, I thought she was brilliant, such a powerfull voice and great chemistry with Louise Dearman. Has anyone else seen her in this role when Rachel Tucker has not been on?

[Rain]

Yes, I thought Nikki did a brilliant job as Elphaba

[peggy sue]

I've seen Nikki and thought she was fab, much better than Rachel Tucker has came across when she's performed it on the TV (Dancing on Ice for example. . .). Nikki's version of "The Wizard and I" was definately one of the highlights.

[holler]

Excessive rooting for understudies usually irritates me, but in my opinion there is no comparison between NDJ and Rachel Tucker. One I avoid at all costs, one I would make a beeline to see. Nikki has this funny, geeky, awkward character thing going on which I love, Rachel is hugely unlikeable at every stage. You're supposed to be on Elphaba's side and want her to win out, which Nikki brings across very well. Much love.

[Sam4God]

I've seen Nikki's 'Elphie' over 20 times now and I definitely agree that she is a more likeable/believable Elphaba than Rachel Tucker. I've seen Rachel a few times too and she has a great voice, but her acting isn't really to my taste. I find her Elphie to be a bit one-dimensional and way too angry in act 1 when it's not really needed. Nikki has the right balance between the playful/innocent Elphie in act 1 and the slightly more angry/mature Elphie in act 2, in my opinion. And I just love her voice - her 'Wizard & I' is always a highlight; so is Defying Gravity and No Good Deed. Amazing performer!

[Sian]

This is all really interestin for me to read! Ive seen Wicked 9 times and have seen Rachel Tucker as Elphaba every single time! and I absolutley love her
think she has the most amazing voice and is just perfect at the role, and yeah but after reading all your praises for Nikki maybe I should give her a try!
always said nobody would be anywhere near Rachel for me but you never know then!! x

[drury]

peggy sue, on 10 July 2011 - 04:47 PM, said:

I've seen Nikki and thought she was fab, much better than Rachel Tucker has came across when she's performed it on the TV (Dancing on Ice for example. . .). Nikki's version of "The Wizard and I" was definately one of the highlights.

LOL

[mameha1977]

I saw Nikki in Saturday's matinee, I thought she was flawless.  I haven't seen Rachel Tucker play the role but from what I have seen on YouTube she might not be to my taste, not geeky enough.Off topic, but I wasn't so impressed with Gina Beck as Glinda.  She was excellent in the spoken parts, and beautiful, but I thought she didn't pull off the comedy so well compared to that older girl who used to play the role in London.  It's a good excuse to go again, to see Rachel and see if Gina was just having an off day!