Finally saw WICKED!

[broadway86]

Posted: 6/13/04 at 9:57pm

So... I finally got to see Wicked on Friday, June 11. Now, I have been going to see Broadway shows since I was in elementary school. In fact, I have seen over 40 shows. But rarely have I ever so blown away as I was the two days ago. (And, no. I am NOT easily amused, by the way... I was rather underwhelmed by HAIRSPRAY.)

Anyway, it was PHENOMENAL!!! Idina and Kristin gave two of the most endearing, unique, and flawless performances I have ever seen.

Joel Grey was absent, but Sean McCourt was a pleasure to watch in the role. Carole Shelley was deliciously evil as Mme. Morrible, Norbert Leo Butz was exceedingly charming as Fiyero, Michelle Federer was brilliantly selfish as Nessarose, William Youmans was empathetic and tragic as the ill-fated Dr. Dillamond, and Chris Fitzgerald was frighteningly mean as Boq.

If you haven't seen the show, go see it. Now.

TO ALL OF THE WICKED-HATERS...

You guys need to stop bothering people who post things about the show. I loved this show, and will post whatever I damn well please. If you intend to give me problems about this post, you are more than welcome to take it up with my fist. No, not really... But seriously, has it ever occured to you that people might actually LIKE this show? Everyone is entitled to a freedom of speech and opinion.

I'm a very nice guy, but I can't stand it when arrogant people don't respect the thoughts of others. Updated On: 6/13/04 at 09:57 PM

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 6/13/04 at 9:59pm

Here's to you! And here's hoping you start a dozen more unique threads about how good Wicked is! YOU GO!

[broadway86]

Posted: 6/13/04 at 10:02pm

I'm going to try not to understand the implications of that.

[bythesword84]

Posted: 6/13/04 at 10:04pm

I honestly don't see where threats are going to get anyone. No one said people weren't allowed to like the show, that would be stupid. That's like me banning the world from liking Hairspray, Caroline or Change, and Rent just because I don't ever want to have to sit through them again.

Anyway, the issue at hand is more how annoying it can be when people come on with their "OMG WICKED IS LIKE THE BEST THING EVER" and then starting 27 threads about how Idina/Kristin whoever, is god or goddess of the universe and the like. However, there's nothing wrong with expressing a like for the show.

[orchajaws]

Posted: 6/13/04 at 10:05pm

"I have been going to see Broadway shows since I was in elementary school. In fact, I have seen over 40 shows."

Tell me how old you are, before i start laughing...

[broadway86]

Posted: 6/13/04 at 10:08pm

I'm 17. I'll be 18 in August. I can name the shows, if that would satisfy your craving.

I still don't understand. Did I say something funny? Updated On: 6/13/04 at 10:08 PM

[broadway86]

Posted: 6/13/04 at 10:13pm

"Anyway, the issue at hand is more how annoying it can be when people come on with their "OMG WICKED IS LIKE THE BEST THING EVER" and then starting 27 threads about how Idina/Kristin whoever, is god or goddess of the universe and the like. However, there's nothing wrong with expressing a like for the show."

Oh, I completely understand. My question is... why is it such a big deal? If people don't like it, they can either:

1) Ignore the post
or
2) Go to a different message board altogether.

[bythesword84]

Posted: 6/13/04 at 10:24pm

I don't think number of shows seen really means much. Just counting Broadway I've seen somewhere in the 180s since 1995, but that doesn't really tell anything about a person.

And its a big deal because its annoying. You can only ignore something for so long. Its one thing to have 1 or 2 Wicked threads and then when someone new sees it, add to one of those. No one needs to start a new thread everytime they have something to say.

[broadway86]

Posted: 6/13/04 at 10:29pm

I added the number of shows I've seen to increase the credibility of my opinion. For example, someone posted that HAIRSPRAY was the best show they had ever seen... when they had only seen three.

I understand where you are coming from. But, like I said, if someone loves something so much, they are more than welcome to post whatever they want and whenever they want. Not that I am one of those people, but I do not condone such behavior towards fans of a Broadway show.

Whether the haters like it or not, WICKED is popular (no pun intended). If this is a major problem, the manager of the board has it in his power to do something about it. I'm sure a lot of people are still waiting...

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 6/13/04 at 10:42pm

"If people don't like it, they can either:

1) Ignore the post
or
2) Go to a different message board altogether."

That just about says it all. You seem to understand that this place is on its way to becoming a de facto Wicked board. Many thread titles have nothing to do with Wicked, and yet the threads themselves have their ways of morphing into OHMYGODIDKRISDINA in no time. And believe me... the more you guys pour it on, the harder it gets to 1) ingore the post(s) and the more appealing your number two looks.

[Juliette Capulet]

Posted: 6/13/04 at 10:58pm

Perhaps someone should make a thread entitled "The WICKED thread" ? That way, all the WICKED fans have somewhere to post whatever, and it won't flood the board with WICKED threads and get everyone riled up.

Tendres Baisers,
Juliette Capulet

[bythesword84]

Posted: 6/13/04 at 11:06pm

Its an idea but somehow I don't think that would work because I think many of them enjoy the whole lets take over the board thing.

[etoile]

Posted: 6/13/04 at 11:09pm

Does anyone still carry change in their pockets, or wear steel-toe shoes? I can't remember ever reading of so many people being blown away? Can't you weigh yourself down some?

And if so many are blown, where do they all land?

[shira467]

Posted: 6/14/04 at 3:51am

"And if so many are blown"

Edit - Wrote something, maybe not so appropriate what with the younger posters. Sorry.

Updated On: 6/14/04 at 03:51 AM

[showstopper]

Posted: 6/14/04 at 7:12am

Ya know, there are a million other repeats on this board. You don't seem to be bothered by them. She or he is right, why don't you just skip over the thread, if it says Wicked on it it obviously is about Wicked and is going to bother you. Next time ignore it and go read something else. Anyone with a little common sense would be able to handle that. If anyone is annoying its you people who can't stand the thought of Wicked getting any praise that keep coming on the Wicked threads and posting this crap.

[orchajaws]

Posted: 6/14/04 at 3:29pm

Broadway86 - don't add the amount of shows anymore; it diminishes from your credibility. I've seen about 150, only since early 1997. Updated On: 6/14/04 at 03:29 PM

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 6/14/04 at 3:59pm

You go Broadway86! Wicked WAS great, and deserves a long run! People should not be massacered for posting an opinion! No one's annoying Avenue Q!! (Even though it was awful)! Leave people who like Wicked alone!!! Are they bothering you!? If so, I'd be more than happy to hear how and why.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 6/14/04 at 4:00pm

Shoshana Bean should be a future Elphaba without a doubt. And Jessica Grove's glorious soprano would be divine in the role of Glinda.

[ItSucks2BAveQ]

Posted: 6/14/04 at 4:04pm

yea wicked is such a wonderful play. the people on this site are very mean and anti wicked. read my response to speak ill of wicked! oh by the way, dont try making an anti Aveue Q thread because they automatically delkete it leaving their posts on their hatred for Wicked!

[Blonde]

Posted: 6/14/04 at 4:13pm

why don't you? i'm sure some people agree with you. though not many. you have a right not to like avenue q just as much as they have a right not to like wicked. i love both shows so i'm a pretty happy camper :)

[broadway86]

Posted: 6/14/04 at 4:19pm

orchajaws-

Maybe not everyone makes as much money as you do. And, no. It does not diminish credibility.

[broadway86]

Posted: 6/14/04 at 4:19pm

orchajaws-

Maybe not everyone makes as much money as you do. And, no. It does not diminish credibility.

[WICKEDINDINAKRISTINWOW]

Posted: 6/14/04 at 5:51pm

I LOVE IT TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

[broadway86]

Posted: 6/14/04 at 5:56pm

lol

Whoever this is, you look really foolish.

[shesings]

Posted: 6/14/04 at 8:20pm

I'm glad you liked the show! It is a lot of fun. I know people are irritated that there are so many posts about it - but don't worry! Soon a new show will come in and do the same thing. I don't see why people are so upset about it. I think thats the sign of a really powerful show (note I didn't say GOOD or BAD) - when it creates such a controversy. I'd much rather be involved in a show people talk about than one that no one cares enough about to even have an opinion!