The Journal's Bruce Miller interviews actor John Bolton who played the Wizard in the play "Wicked."
Jesse Brothers, Sioux City JournalWhen a show is as popular as “Wicked,� there are heightened audience expectations, says actor John Bolton.
“People are returning for the second, third, fourth or fifth time because it’s such a beloved property,� he says. “Folks are expecting more.�
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