How did "Wicked" lose Best Musical to a show about puppets? — Page 5

I hate dumbasses.

Because, my dear, it's America.

others may perceive US as dumbasses too and want us to leave. Even so I know that I'm not as idiotic as Jackson, Bryan, or MusicalTheatreFan3.

It gives me reassurance that I'm not a total douche. You know? There's always worse out there...

You don't classify scores as "dramatic" ... yes, there can be a consistent tone of dramatic music but a score (or music) wouldn't just be "dramatic"

WICKED is a pop score. AVENUE Q is a musical comedy score.

Therefore you are a dumbass Jackson.

And let's leave politics out of this, sweetheart.

I only saw 2 of the 4 shows nominated that year before the Tonys. They were "Wicked" and "Caroline or Change". I was very interested in seeing "Avenue Q" until I heard the OBCR and saw clips from the show. It just did nothing for me and made me decide not to see it. Same with "Boy From Oz". Had I been able to see into the future when I ordered tickets for my trip that year, I may have seen Q and Boy. I now think that because of what happened in 2004, I may just have to see Q when it hits Denver in Sept. But based on the 2 shows I saw, Caroline or Change was the clear winner for me. As far as scores go, I love Wicked and have seen it twice. Caroline's score was nothing short of brilliant. I didn't start listening to "Taboo" until a year after it closed and looking back, would not have been upset had it won Best Score. And I will be honest, I did not care for the way Q campaigned for the Tonys and how the majority of voters "fell for it". I walked past the theatre that year and just stood there and shook my head. At that point, I decided that I definetly would never see the show. But over the past 4 years, even though I still do not like the score or what I have seen, I decided that I may see it so I can judge the show as a whole and not just the snippets I have seen or heard. I honestly thought that Caroline or Wicked would be the winner that year. In my opinion, Wicked is a big show and a lot of fun. I had no problems with the score and am actually on my second copy of the CD. I saw it a second time on tour and didn't enjoy it as much. Mostly because of the scaled down set and some changed blocking/staging. But I will say that Caroline is tied with Sweeney for my favorite musical and I really think it should have won. I also would have been fine with Pinkins or Chenoweth taking Best Actress. Menzel was wonderful, but not my favorite out of the performances I was able to see. Just my random thoughts.

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"Avenue Q" is a fun, cute little show, but may I remind you, it is a spoof on "Sesame Street".

You've never actually seen Avenue Q, have you?

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Avenue Q is BETTER. There's your answer.

For about 3 years I've thought Wicked was a great show and unfairly lost to Ave. Q..until I saw Avenue Q this Monday. The score/songs, as many people have said, are a lot deeper than Wicked's. Avenue Q's are a lot more catchy and have meaning to them. Wicked has a couple catchy songs, like Popular, but if you think about it, the lyrics and attempts to rhyme are pretty...bad[for lack of a better word]. Most of the people Ive talked to said that they could see the words coming even when they've never heard the music before . The overall production of Wicked also leaves you wanting more, because after all the hype, you're probably expecting a spectacle. I loved Wicked for a while, but when I actually saw it, I realized that this show, even though it's a decent show, should've not won, and Avenue did deserve to win. The music from Avenue Q is thoughtful, edgy, clever, and plain out hilarious. The overall production is also better than Wicked's. Lighting-wise, even though Wicked is supposed to be a big flashy show, the lights in Avenue Q are actually a little better, IMO. I don't know if they've changed since 2004, but when I saw it a couple of days ago, I was amazed at how amazing the lighting in a show like Avenue Q could be. Now, there are times when Wicked has pretty cool lighting, like during Defying Gravity or No Good Deed, but otherwise it's not that "exciting."

*This is just my opinion as to why. lol.

"For Good" was written for high school graduations. Let's face it.

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Those comparing Ave. Q and Wicked...did you by any chance see Caroline or Change or Boy From Oz?

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SHUT UP!