Is Wicked really THAT great a show? — Page 3

Thanks, Uncageg!

so people u have no idea how she flys. lol u think u got it figured out but ur wrong. e-mail me to find the answer. i know my wicked **** lol. a cherry picker? please its magic haha

I've seen Wicked twice. The first time was because someone offered me a ticket and I thought, "Sure...why not...it's free" The second time was because I thought it was so fantastic, I felt like I needed to see it again (and I scored big time on the lottery---first try!)

There are its fanatics and its critics (like anything else). Do I think some of the libretto and the lyrics are hoky, yes. However, I enjoy the music very much. Although, I do have to agree with someone who posted earlier about how it is highly dependent on the performers. From this board however, I 've heard good things about the touring cast and I saw Stephanie Block in The Boy from OZ and thought she was talented.

Ultimately what made me like it so much, was that I didn't really know too much about it and it was nothing like I expected. I love how it turns something so deeply embedded in American pop culture on its ear and has you scratching your head, like "Yeah why was that in the Wizard of Oz? I found it to be clever, inventive and the performances were absolutely amazing. I was like, "Wow these girls can sing!"
The second time I saw it, since I already knew the story, allowed me to focus more on the other elements--the costumes, lighting, set design, etc. which were all really beautiful as well as the performances beyond just the singing---the nuances of the characters that sometimes get overshadowed by their big numbers.
Anyway, I am defeating my whole purpose in posting this by talking so much. What I wanted to say was, you need to go into shows with an open mind and the best way to usually do that is through as little information as possible.

Again, you don't make sense. But enough, this isn't the point of her thread.

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Ok in all honesty i was kidding about the whole magic flying thing lol. i make sense dude by the way. I totally agree bwayfan3. I don't like hearing negative things about a production that took so much time and effort to put on. And wait if you really love broadway can you not see the magic when its being performed?

"And wait if you really love broadway can you not see the magic when its being performed?"

I'm afraid to see what will happen when it closes on Broadway and gives community theaters and schools the rights to the show. With the right cast, the vocals are amazing, but that's what makes the show for me. Without that, I don't think it's as strong.

I hate to break it to you, thenextfiyero, but it is most likely a cherry picker-like apparatus. How do they hide it, you ask? Well, all of that excess fabric blow Elphaba has a purpose... it masks the platform. And the lighting helps, too... There is a spot on her face and lights below. If you look at pictures, you'll notice that from her waist down, there are no lights on her. This is probably to hide the "magic".

Love the Dramatic irony in the show..."a celebration throughout oz thats all to do with me"..idk i am a sucker for sad little moments like that, and it was a good show when i saw it.

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I dont know, when I saw it, I saw a lot more than just costumes, sets and effects...maybe thats just me, but at the rate its selling, I doubt it :)

oh you got me allsion. I guess article i read was bulh?

I went to the show thinking it was going to be really hokey, and now I'm addicted! For me, the show is almost 3 hours of pure happiness. That would be why I am seeing it this Thursday AND Friday...

My personal opinion of the show is only based off various recordings and clips I've seen and heard (plus the cast recording) and I found it very enjoyable although not necessarily something that had my jaw on the floor the whole time. Stephanie and Kendra both have beautiful voices so if nothing else, you'll enjoy hearing them. But as others have said, you will get people who loved it and people who hated it. It's basically everyone's own personal preferance.

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I saw Wicked a few months ago, and must say that it's a great show. In terms of theatricality, the music is wonderful, the production design is fun to look at, but nothing special, and the cast members, some who have left the show, were superb. Unfortunately I have to say that the book is fairly weak, and the lyrics leave much to be desired and sometimes don't make sense. I'm sometimes left thinking "did they just need something to rhyme with the line before?" I, however, highly recommend this musical, Wicked really is a wonderful, highly-entertaining, and at times even touching musical. I have seen hundreds of musicals throughout my life, and honestly, if you have the opportunity to see this show...Don't pass it up!

ENJOY!

Phantom05

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