Q is a show that EVERYONE I know who lives in New York City loves and says is the best, by far.
Personally, I too think Wicked is better, but not for the reasons you probably think. Wicked is ultimately better because of the strong subject matter and the way it resonates to universal audiences, myself being "one of those." Bells went off in my head when I first saw this show (not because I'm "touched" either!). It has faults, but ultimately succeeds on a much grander level than Q, which pound-for-pound is a "smarter" show but limiting in its overall appeal, and lacking in any lasting resonance.
If you are not interested in moving to a big city and making a life for yourself there, understanding how city life works and how you might fit into it (via Sesame Street -style puppets), you're going to be bored with Q very quickly. Some nice laughs and clever scenarios and songs... but that's about it. Whereas, even if you're not "into Oz," witches or young underdog girls starting out in college, or belting green divas, Wicked's path of questioning and re-thinking who is good and who is evil, and our society's perception of good and evil deeds, connects to many people regardless of their goals, geographic locations, sexes or ages. I was deeply affected by Wicked when I saw it. Faults and all, it tells a much more compelling story.
That's why it's going to run for a long, long time. I would have voted for Wicked as well for the Tony. There's more to theatre than good crafting. There is basic story-telling and strength in subject matter and overall impact. But if I still was living in NYC, I might have felt differently... who knows?
The Tony voters obviously did.
"Jaws is the Citizen Kane of movies."
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Updated On: 11/7/05 at 07:18 PM
