Last week, we had the exclusive opportunity to go backstage with CBS4’s Greg Moody to see Donna Vivino, who plays Elphaba in WICKED, get painted green before the show.  Makeup artist Christina Knapp told us they use a green paint that’s very simple – green coloring with cream, powder and water.  They paint it on with very soft, broad calligraphy brushes – one wet with paint and one dry to buff it into a sheer green skintone.  The actress’ face, shoulders and hands are all that’s painted green – her bodysuit and costumes cover the rest.  After the paint is applied, making an all over green skin tone, the beauty makeup is applied, including highlighting eye shadow and purple blush.  It’s an amazing transformation.  As Christina noted, Elphaba is supposed to be a beautiful girl who happens to be green.  So the beauty makeup really helps bring out that effect – she begins to really look like a gorgeous – yet green – girl.

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By Sarah Hom, Group Sales Manager

Where did the time go?  Doesn’t it feel like we went from July straight into October (and the end of October at that)?  Usually this is the time of year when I start panicking.  Thanksgiving arrangements to be made, Christmas shopping to finish (or start), New Year’s Eve parties to organize, party outfits need to be planned, and Halloween!

Irresistibly Wicked | Sat, Oct 31 | Seawell Ballroom

What on earth am I going to do for Halloween?!  Well this year I can cross one big thing off of my overwhelming list.  The Denver Center is throwing a spectacular Halloween Party and that’s where I’ll be with all of my friends AND members of the cast of WICKED!  Awesome music, a costume contest with cash prizes ($500,$300, $200), and sexy flying monkey go-go dancers?  You couldn’t keep my Wicked-loving heart away.

Get your tickets before they’re gone!  www.irresistiblywicked.com

Oh and I forgot the best part, all proceeds from this party support The Denver Center.

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Starting Monday, the WICKED trucks – 14 in all – rolled into Denver to begin loading in for the six-week run that begins tonight.  We caught a few photos of the proscenium being hung in The Buell Theatre today and the trucks unloading out front.

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