Which Witch?

Guest artist Kristin Chenoweth, Glinda the Good Witch in "Wicked" on Broadway and one of today's brightest stars, is ill and has had to cancel her appearance with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra this weekend, the Cincinnati Symphony announced Wednesday.

Megan Hilty as Glinda in "Wicked"

Julie Murney as Elphaba in "Wicked"

Taking Chenoweth's place at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday at Music Hall (November 13-15) will be surrogate witches Megan Hilty and Julia Murney.  Both have sung in "Wicked" on Broadway, Hilty as Glinda and Murney as Glinda's friend Elphaba (Wicked Witch of the West in "The Wizard of Oz").
   Leading the Pops will be associate conductor Steven Reineke.
   The program, dubbed "Wicked Divas" will include diva moments from Broadway, including "Wicked."  There will be orchestral selections from Bizet's "Carmen," the movies and Broadway.
   Tickets are $20-$98 at (513) 381-3300, online at www.cincinnatipops.org, or at the CSO box office, 1241 Elm St. in Music Hall.  Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and two hours before performances.
    Because of the artist change, the Pops is offering ticket exchanges with no fee.  Patrons must request exchanges prior to the concert for which they hold tickets and may do so at the CSO box office or by calling (513) 381-3300.