As summer drew to a close, Universal Studios Hollywood wrapped up its Wicked Wednesday live series on August 15, 2007, with memorable performances by Eden Espinosa and Megan Hilty, stars of the Los Angeles production of Wicked at the nearby Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Espinosa and Hilty, portraying the witches of Oz, captivated the crowd with renditions of fan-favorite songs, including "Popular," "The Wizard and I," and "For Good." Following their performance, they warmly interacted with fans, signing autographs and taking photos. Throughout the summer, cast members from the Los Angeles production of Wicked made guest appearances on Universal Studios’ Blues Brothers Stage. Notable participants included Carol Kane, John Rubinstein, Julie Reiber, Melissa Fahn, and Adam Lambert. Wicked, adapted from Gregory Maguire's novel, features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. Joe Mantello directed the production, which was musically staged by Wayne Cilento. Ma...