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Life is but a witch hunt Mama's in the mud Mama's in distress They ridiculed my hat . Shrek the Musical (2013) - Jennifer Simard as Wicked Witch - IMDb Shrek the Musical (2013) Jennifer Simard: Wicked Witch It looks like we don't have any photos or quotes yet. Shrek Jr. There has been a time skip, and now Elphaba is known as "The Wicked Witch of the West." [15] In its first year, it grossed more than $56 million. [48] A DVD, Blu-ray, and digital download was also released on that day. Along the way, Shrek rescues a talkative Donkey from some of Farquaad's guards. [194] The following month, Jeff Goldblum was reported to be in final talks to play the Wizard. This song was cut prior to the West End production opening. [108] The first Spanish-language production opened in Mexico City, Mexico on October 17, 2013, following previews from October 10. A high definition filming of the Broadway production, shot by RadicalMedia, was released on DVD, Blu-ray and digital download on October 15, 2013 in North America and December 2, 2013 in the United Kingdom. Kecia Lewis-Evans, who played Dragon in Seattle, was offered a part in the show's ensemble but declined. Years earlier, Elphaba arrives at Shiz University ("Dear Old Shiz"). However, his solitude is disrupted when a refugee caravan of fairytale creatures show up on his property. Most of the original production team and cast members remained with the show. [144] The production joined its Broadway counterpart in setting a new record over Christmas 2007 with $1,949,968, with records also set in Chicago ($1,418,363),[145] and St Louis ($2,291,608),[146] to bring the collective gross of the seven worldwide productions to a world record-breaking $11.2 million. Back in Duloc, Lord Farquaad was in his bathtub planning his wedding, and he reveals his own sordid heritage after The Magic Mirror insists that Farquaad should invite his father, but Farquaad refuses, explaining how he abandoned him in the woods as a child ("The Ballad of Farquaad"). The production's real achievement, however, is that the busy visuals and gargantuan set-pieces never overwhelm the personalities of the actors or their characters. Morrible then uses her magic to summon a tornado. [167] As of September 2011, Wicked's North American and international companies have cumulatively grossed nearly $2.5 billion and have been seen by nearly 30 million people worldwide. [187] In February 2021, Deadline reported that Jon M. Chu had signed on to direct the film adaptation. 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Elphaba, anxious, uses magic to pull Nessarose's wheelchair back after Morrible attempts to depart with her sister. [41], USA Today gave the show three and a half stars out of four, writing: "Shrek, which draws from William Steig's book about a lovable ogre and the DreamWorks animated movie that it inspired, is nonetheless a triumph of comic imagination with a heart as big and warm as Santa's. Two ogre parents send their seven-year-old son Shrek out of their house and into the world to make his living. [Wicked Witch] Life is but a witch hunt. [79] Vajn van den Bosch and Jeannine Wacker have been cast as Elphaba and Glinda respectively. When Frozen came to Broadway, the song "Monster" (sung by Caissie Levy, who also played Elphaba) was compared to "No Good Deed"[213] In Lego Dimensions, when Unikitty interacts with the Wicked Witch, she says If you spent more time singing, then maybe you wouldn't be so 'wicked,' witch.". [66] The production was tailored slightly for a British audience, including minor creative changes to dialogue, choreography and special effects. "[17] Concern existed that Menzel's Elphaba "got a little overshadowed" by Chenoweth's Glinda,[18] with San Francisco Chronicle critic Robert Hurwitt writing, "Menzel's brightly intense Elphaba the Wicked Witch [needs] a chance of holding her own alongside Chenoweth's gloriously, insidiously bubbly Glinda. [179] By July 2012, Universal Studios was reported to be producing the film,[180] with Stephen Daldry as director and Winnie Holzman, who wrote the musical's book, to pen the screenplay. Note: "The Wicked Witch of the East" is the only major piece to not be featured on the cast recording, as the producers felt "the song included too much dialogue and would give some of the plot away to people who have not seen the show. [201], On August 29, 2021, the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) network aired a Wicked concert special, which was also hosted by Chenoweth and Menzel and featured Rita Moreno, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana DeBose, Gavin Creel, Ali Stroker, Amber Riley, Mario Cantone, Jennifer Nettles, Stephanie Hsu, Alex Newell, Isaac Cole Powell and Gabrielle Ruiz performing many of the musical numbers. [89][90][91] After the Singapore engagement of the tour closed April 22, 2012,[92] performances began in Seoul, Korea from May 31 through October 6, 2012. It will be a different creature from the puppet/soul trio on Broadway [but] I think we've finally gotten it right". [15][20] Stephanie J. The show then made its premiere in New Zealand, with previews taking place on September 17, 2013, and the official opening night on September 21. [177] As of 2021, it costs $800,000 a week to run the Broadway Production of Wicked [178], A film adaptation of Wicked had been discussed since 2004. [189] In November 2021, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were cast as Glinda and Elphaba respectively, with production originally set to begin in summer 2022 in the United Kingdom. With Farquaad dead, Shrek and Fiona admit their love for each other and share true love's first kiss. [11] The show was then extremely modified for the national tour. There have been various international productions which are all non-replica's of the Broadway or West End staging. [40], A German recording of the Stuttgart production was released on December 7, 2007, featuring a track listing and arrangements identical to those of the Broadway recording. A press conference to celebrate their engagement is hijacked by the crowd's panicked rumors about Elphaba; one saying that she can be melted by water. The production was produced by Stage Entertainment and closed on January 29, 2010, and transferred to Oberhausen[77] where previews began at the Metronom Theater am CentrO on March 5, 2010, with an opening night of March 8. [71] Sophie Evans, who was a maternity cover for Helen Woolf and Laura Pick, reopened the show and left when the cast changed on January 30, 2022. [3 Pigs] Zey said zat vee vere fat! Wicked Witch! She has a big personality, so must be a performer who is up to the task. This brand new escape room activity will not only improve students knowledge of Wicked the Musical but will hone their problem solving skills, build up their teamwork and leadership skills and allow opportunities to show creativity and resilience.This Digital Escape Room is perfect for Middle School and High School students! [29], A second UK/Ireland tour began in December 2017 and ended in January 2019. [30] The final cast included Mathers (who had returned once Durack announced her pregnancy)[97][98] as Glinda, Steve Danielsen as Fiyero, Simon Gallaher as the Wizard, Edward Grey as Boq, Emily Cascarino as Nessarose, Glen Hogstrom as Doctor Dillamond and original cast members Rix as Elphaba and Kirkpatrick as Madame Morrible. "[12] Schwartz justified the deviation, saying: "Primarily we were interested in the relationship between Galindawho becomes Glindaand Elphaba the friendship of these two women and how their characters lead them to completely different destinies. Rix was part of the original cast, alternating the role of Elphaba with Jillian Giaachi and Taylor Jordan. It was recorded during a live performance of the national tour in Chicago, and features Carrie Compere (Dragon) and Alan Mingo Jr. (Donkey). Contents 1 History 1.1 Act I 1.2 Act II 2 Songs 2.1 Solos 2.2 Solos (In A Duet) 2.3 Solos (In A Group Number) 2.4 Others 3 Trivia 4 Portrayers 4.1 Broadway 4.1.1 Broadway Standbys 4.1.2 Broadway Understudies 4.2 1st National Tour Madame Morrible arrives and tells Elphaba that the Wizard will meet her. Even though she initially accepts his offer, when she discovers Dr. Dillamond who has lost the power of speech, Elphaba angrily accuses the Wizard, before he calls the guards to arrest her. [80], An Australian production officially opened on July 12, 2008, with previews commencing June 27 at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne. The success of the Broadway production has spawned many productions worldwide, including a long-running West End production. [41] The Japanese cast recording was released on July 23, 2008, featuring the original Tokyo cast. [15] Holzman recalled: Stephen [Schwartz] wisely had insisted on having three months to rewrite in between the time we closed in San Francisco and when we were to go back into rehearsals in New York. Todd Buonopane was originally cast in the role of Lord Farquaad, but was replaced by Vaughn before opening. Strife is never ending Fairy Godmother! [21] Nigel Lindsay headlined as Shrek, Richard Blackwood as Donkey, Nigel Harman as Lord Farquaad and Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona. Principal casting changes included Joel Grey as the Wizard, William Youmans as Doctor Dillamond and Christopher Fitzgerald as Boq. Some years later, an embittered, grown up Shrek is living contentedly alone in a swamp ("Big, Bright, Beautiful World"). In the story of Wicked, Elphaba, a shy, fiery, and smart young girl with green skin and strong magical powers, attended Shiz University. Because of the color of her skin and . The musical premiered in an out-of-town tryout at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. Morrible recognizes Elphaba's potential and decides to teach her sorcery. It will star Antony Lawrence as Shrek, Joanne Clifton as Princess Fiona, James Gillan as Lord Faquaad, and Brandon Lee Sears as Donkey. [18] Merritt David Janes appeared as Lord Farquaad. [20], A newly revised scaled down version, began performances in the West End at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, on May 6, 2011. Harman won the award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical for his performance as Lord Farquaad. This also creates contrast in the songs in which it forms a part, for example in "Defying Gravity," which is written primarily in the key of D-flat major. Wicked to Resume West End Performances in September", "Wicked Confirms London Cast - Sophie Evans Joins Returning Cast To Play Glinda. See Story Has this person been officially cast for this role? 42:22. Unknown. Glinda banishes the Wizard from Oz and throws Morrible into prison for murdering Nessarose and accusing Elphaba as a wicked witch. The tour concluded at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles on March 15, 2015 with Jennifer DiNoia as Elphaba and Chandra Lee Schwartz as Glinda[50], Following a limited engagement of the first national tour from April 29 to June 12, 2005, a sit-down production opened at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago immediately following the tour as the original tour set was left in Chicago so the Chicago sit-down could happen. Farquaad, furious and disgusted over the change, orders for Shrek to be drawn and quartered along with the Fairytale Creatures and Fiona banished back to her tower. Produced by Universal Stage Productions, in coalition with Marc Platt, Jon B. Platt, and David Stone, with direction by Joe Mantello and choreography by Wayne Cilento, the original production of Wicked premiered on Broadway at the Gershwin Theatre in October 2003, after completing pre-Broadway tryouts at San Francisco's Curran Theatre in May and June of that year. [23] The production closed on January 25, 2009 with Dee Roscioli as Elphaba and Annaleigh Ashford as Glinda. The short reprise of "No One Mourns the Wicked" that opens ActII is attached to the beginning of "Thank Goodness. By changing the instruments that carry the motif in each instance, Schwartz enables the same melody to convey different moods. Elphaba arrives wearing a hat Galinda gave her as a practical joke, only to find the other students laughing and staring while she dances alone. Shrek The Musical DreamWorks Theatricals presents the Broadway & West End Hit, from the producers of Hairspray Based on the Oscar winning DreamWorks film, the Broadway and West End smash hit Shrek the Musical is a fun filled and hilarious musical comedy with a cast of vibrant characters and a 'shrektackular' score. [61] The original cast starred Marcie Dodd as Elphaba, Helne Yorke as Glinda, Colin Donnell as Fiyero, and Tom McGowan as the Wizard. Shrek The Musical is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire.It is based on the 2001 DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, along with elements of its sequels: Shrek 2, Shrek Forever After and William Steig's 1990 book Shrek!.After a trial run in Seattle, the original Broadway production opened in December 2008 and closed after a run of over 12 months in . She regrets that she will never see Glinda again. Directed by Hans Berndtsson,[105] the cast includes Maria Ylip as Elphaba, with Tuukka Leppanen as Fiyero. ("I'm Not That Girl (Reprise)"). Producers announced their plans to tour Shrek across the UK in 2014. Imagen Ficcin. In the overture, the tune is carried by the orchestra's brass section, with heavy percussion. The Los Angeles production took the local weekly gross record, again from a performance of The Producers, bringing in $1,786,110 in the week ending March 4, 2007. Landi Oshinowo played the Dragon, with Jonathan Stewart as Pinocchio. [157], International productions of Wicked have matched the extremely positive reception at the box-office. They dragged me from the pond They broke my magic wand They blew our condos down Mad Hatter! [4][5] In the final week of 2013, the Broadway production broke this record again, earning $3.2 million. "[128][130], International productions have opened to different critical receptions. Shrek The Musical is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Holzman observed in an interview with Playbill that: "It was [Maguire's] brilliant idea to take this hated figure and tell things from her point of view, and to have the two witches be roommates in college, but the way in which their friendship developsand really the whole plotis different onstage. 0; Previous Show; Next Show; frome musical theatre company. The tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into putting on the show every day. One of the guards tells her that her "flying days are over" and snaps her broom in half. She also recorded her own rock version of "Defying Gravity." [26] Carley Stenson later took over as Princess Fiona from May 23, 2012. [The Three Little Pigs] They blew our condos down. The #WickedMovie is really happening and I have 3 days of footage of prove it:) oh also JEFF GOLDBLUME IS THE WIZARD!!!! Verkaik's West End debut came in 2014 however she was unable to finish her run due to picking up a back injury which meant she had to cut her run short. Discover the untold story of the witches of Oz at the West End Musical Phenomenon--WICKED. Also, it keeps the song "Donkey Pot Pie" instead of the replacement, "Forever." [4], Lindsay-Abaire and Jason Moore (director) began working on the show in 2002, with Tesori joining the team from 2004. Leading to Shrek to realize that Fiona was referring to herself when she was talking to Donkey. She performed her version of "Defying Gravity" at the 2008 Royal Variety Performance, alongside May on guitar. Farquaad asked the mirror if Duloc was the most perfect kingdom of them all. Galinda, Elphaba and Students, "Something Bad" Doctor Dillamond and Elphaba, "Dancing Through Life" Fiyero, Boq, Nessarose, Elphaba and Galinda, "One Short Day" Elphaba, Glinda, Show Chorus and Citizens of the Emerald City, "Defying Gravity" Elphaba, Glinda, Guards and Ozians, "No One Mourns the Wicked" (Reprise) Ensemble, "Thank Goodness" Glinda, Madame Morrible and Ozians, "The Wicked Witch of the East" Nessarose, Elphaba and Boq, "As Long As You're Mine" Elphaba and Fiyero, "March of the Witch-Hunters" Ensemble and Boq, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 20:57. Elphaba is asked to perform a levitation spell on the Wizard's monkey servant, Chistery, but it makes Chistery very painfully sprout wings. Shrek and Donkey arrive in Duloc where Farquaad expresses his love for his kingdom, accompanied by his cheerful cookie-cut army of Duloc Dancers ("What's Up Duloc?"). The trombonist doubles on tenor and bass trombones. Let your freak flag wave!Your students will have a blast with this Shrek the Musical Word Scramble!PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS FROM THE SHOW INCLUDED ARE:GINGERBREAD LORD FARQUAAD DONKEY MORNING PERSON WICKED WITCH BROADWAY FAIRYTALE MUSICAL SHREK . The principal characters, consisting of Shrek, Princess Fiona, Donkey, Lord Farquaad, the Dragon, Pinocchio, and Gingy, are all portrayed by Ben Mingay, Lucy Durack, Nat Jobe, Todd McKenney, Caleb Vines, Marcia Hines, and Manon Gunderson-Briggs respectively at the start of this tour.[34]. During previews, "I Could Get Used to This" was replaced by "Don't Let Me Go," and "Let Her In" became "Make a Move". "Don't Let Me Go" was cut from the West End production, although an alternative version reinstated for the UK Tour. Wicked Witch He knocks on the floor; Elphaba steps out from a trap door, apparently having faked her death, and they embrace. Northen. See also Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs by. The trumpeter doubles on a flugelhorn and a piccolo trumpet. However, feel free to browse tips and download any public domain (free) monologues on our site. In this orchestration, the first reed doubles on piccolo, flute, and recorder. The UK and Ireland tour continued at the Edinburgh Playhouse in December 2017. - Banished from the town - Wicked Witch! Their happiness is interrupted by a tornado carrying a house. PLEASE BE AWARE: water-based smoke, loud confetti cannons, and strobe effects are used in this production. Shortly into the run, Harrison was forced to leave the role of Elphaba due to an illness, so current standby Jemma Rix and Australian theatre veteran Pippa Grandison began to share the role, each appearing in four shows per week. Her Wicked journey started in Germany, where she performed in Stuttgart from 2007 to 2010. Ticket Prices: $20 - Adult $17 - Senior $15 - Child (12 and under) The show runs approximately 3 hours including a 15 min intermission. Horrified Boq flees in shock and Nessa blames Elphaba. It is based on the 2001 DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, along with elements of its sequels: Shrek 2, Shrek Forever After and William Steig's 1990 book Shrek!. In return for rescuing him, and offering his friendship, Donkey insists on tagging along to show Shrek the way to Duloc, to which he reluctantly agrees ("Don't Let Me Go"). Fan casting suggestion made by: user_2465 Wicked Witch Kathy Anzalone Fairy Godmother . Voiced by: Mike Myers (films, Shrek the Halls and Scared Shrekless ), Michael J. Gough (games and Shrek: Thriller Night) Foreign VAs. That was crucial; that was the thing that made the biggest difference in the life of the show. Elphaba and Glinda reunite at the spot where Nessa has just been crushed by a house with a girl named Dorothy inside. Now realizing that they have become something more than friends, and have become a family, Pinocchio now leads his gang back to Duloc to overthrow Farquaad once and for all. Wicked Witch | Shrek the Musical Wiki | Fandom SHREK THE MUSICAL 37 pages Explore Wiki Content Community in: Fairytale Creatures Wicked Witch View source She was seen as a fairy tale creature banished to Shrek's swamp. The original Broadway production of Wicked was nominated for ten Tony Awards in 2004, including Best Musical, Book, Orchestrations, Original Score, Choreography, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Scenic Design while receiving two nominations for Best Actress for Menzel and Chenoweth. It then transferred to Busan's Dream Theater, where it ran from May 20, 2021 until its closing date on June 27, 2021. Even as a very long single movie, it required us cutting or omitting things that we wanted to include and that we think fans of the show and the story will appreciate. [159][160] On June 23, 2008, the producers reported that over 1.4 million people had seen the London production since its opening, and grosses had topped 50million;[161] The same reports stated that the show has consistently been one of the two highest-grossing shows in the West End. Just know things are going great. It was created by Sean McCourtan original Broadway production cast member who played the Witch's Fatherand Anthony Galde, who was a long-running swing in the Broadway company from 2004 to 2012. [195], In November 2022, Schwartz revealed that Part 2 of the movie will include two new songs "to meet the demands of the storytelling. Theatre, Musicals; 3 out of 5 stars. The song "I'm a Believer", which was originally played as the audience left the theatre, was added to the score on October 2, 2009, and sung by the entire company at the end of the performance.[10]. At first, she is ashamed of her looks, but Shrek declares that she is still beautiful. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance. The tour features a ninety-minute behind-the-scenes look at the props, masks, costumes and sets used in the show, and includes a question-and-answer session with the cast members. Wicked Witch: Angelica Ramos: Peter Pan: Cyra Ottinger-McKain: Ugly Duckling: Noelle Snyder: Mama Bear: Katie Delarosa: Baby Bear: Ella Griffin: Blind Mice 1 . They cant just be changes to do something different. When she tries to explain, Shrek rebuffs her with his "ugly beast" overhearing, causing Fiona in turn to misunderstand. She flees the Wizard's chamber, and Morrible warns all of Oz that Elphaba is a "wicked witch." National Tour of Shrek the Musical Kicks Off July 13 in Chicago", "'Shrek the Musical' National tour Will Debut An All New Dragon", "Ashford to Co-Direct 'Shrek' Tour; Cast Announced", "David F. M. 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Musical Supervisor: Tim Weil; Musical Coordinator: Michael Keller; Conducted by Andy Grobengieser; Associate Conductor: Michael Gribbin; Keyboards: Dan Bailey; Drums: Jeff Trudell; Guitar: Bobby Stanton; Electronic Music Design: Andrew Barrett and Lionella Music LLC; Music Copying: Kaye-Houston Music Illusions Consultant: Marshall Magoon | the Drama Teacher", "Universal Moves Forward With WICKED Film Adaptation; Stephen Daldry to Direct? [72] Woolf returned from maternity leave and Lucie Jones took over as Elphaba. Gregory Maguire's acclaimed 1995 novel, 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West', re-imagines the Land of Oz, creating a parallel universe to the familiar story written by L. Frank Baum and first published as 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' in 1900. [34], Schwartz uses the "Unlimited" theme as the second major motif running through the score. Unfortunately, because of copyright restrictions, we cannot sell to persons in your country. [15] Costume designer Susan Hilferty created a "twisted Edwardian" style in building more than 200 costumes, while lighting designer Kenneth Posner used more than 800 lights to give each of the 54 distinct scenes and locations "its own mood. In July 2010, it was reported that J. J. Abrams, James Mangold, Ryan Murphy, and Rob Marshall were under consideration to direct a potential film adaptation. Shrek The Musical by DreamWorks Shrek The Musical is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. [185] On April 1, 2020, Universal put the film on hold once again due to Universal shifting release dates amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and gave Sing 2 the 2021 release date. The second reed doubles on soprano sax, baritone sax, tenor sax, flute, bass clarinet, and clarinet. At the party, Madame Morrible tells Galinda she can join her sorcery class, at Elphaba's request, and gives her a wand. WICKED IS COMING TO THE PALACE THEATRE, MANCHESTER - DECEMBER 3RD 2024 TO JANUARY 12TH 2025. Elphaba, also called the Wicked Witch of the West, is the main protagonist of the Broadway musical, Wicked . The mirror told him that he's not truly a king yet, but he can become one if he marries a princess. The third reed doubles on flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, soprano sax, and tenor sax. Chenoweth made a pre-curtain speech before the grand reopening of the show. Veronica McMurray. Unfortunately, a bitter Pinocchio (remembering they are not allowed back to Duloc) who doesn't want his friends to get killed, suggests that they should just keep going and wait until everything gets better, all the while wishing to be a real boy. [96] Durack returned as Glinda, with Rix continuing as Elphaba. [Three Little Pigs] They said that we were fat. She repeats the effect of the levitation spell on a broom and flies away from the Emerald City, leaving Glinda behind ("Defying Gravity"). [1] The original Broadway production won three Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards, while its original cast album received a Grammy Award. Casts for both productions are yet to be announced. At the time, it was one of the most expensive musicals to open on Broadway, at an estimated $25 million, and despite generally good reviews, it failed to recoup its initial investment. [110], In November 2015, the company "Time For Fun," a leading company in the entertainment market in Latin America, announced the adaptation of the musical in Brazil, that debuted in March 2016 at the Renault Theatre in So Paulo. Shrek The Musical Jr. By. [10] In these developmental workshops, Kristin Chenoweth, the Tony Awardwinning actress whom Schwartz had in mind while composing the music for the character,[15] joined the project as Glinda. "[133], The Japanese version of Wicked by the Shiki Theatre Company () has won high acclaim in Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, and Nagoya. That time is what made the show work. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The tryout ran through September 21, and played to generally favorable reviews, being cited as one of the few movie-to-stage adaptations "with heart". Lead actresses from the 2016 run Ruiz and Bang were announced reprising their roles as Elphaba and Glinda, respectively. The cast included d'Arcy James as Shrek, Foster as Fiona, Sieber as Farquaad and Tartaglia as Pinocchio. When played by the piano with some electric bass in "As Long As You're Mine," however, the same chord progression becomes the basis for a romantic duet. Hidden away in a natural surrounding, Elphaba and Fiyero express their love for each other ("As Long As You're Mine").

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