Phantom and Wicked 'overshadowing'

So, firstly how long do we think Wicked and Phantom will stay open for? I feel like a lot of smaller shows have closed early because theyre over shadowed,

secondly, stunt casting? Sure, both shows sell themselves, but eventually people will get bored. Sutton Foster as Elphaba? Analeigh Ashford as Raoul? Who knows. I would although love to see Kate Shindle as Elphaba.

Updated On: 11/25/15 at 05:01 PM

LizzieCurry said: "Do you write clickbait for a living and just couldn't break the habit?

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The behemoth shows, more than anything, create new audiences who will go on to support and enjoy more sophisticated stuff.

Hasn't wicked already stunt casted with Ana Gasteyer and Nicole Parker?

^Wicked has many fans, I'm sure at least some of them aren't some awkward tween girl nor gay boy.

Hasn't wicked already stunt casted with Ana Gasteyer and Nicole Parker?

No.

Shows close because they cannot attract an audience and make money....

Wicked, Phantom, Book of Mormon, and Lion King are all going to be running a decade from now

Hamilton and Alladin may have that kind of longevity too among currently running shows....

good to great shows will come along over the next ten years that have broad, popular appeal and have very long runs

great shows will come along over the next ten years that have a more niche appeal, they will run 6 mos to a few years depending on how they catch on, and make way for the next new group of great shows

Most shows unfortunately over each season, will not be very good, will not last long and lose lots of money (one producer told me 80% of shows that make it to broadway never make it to profitability)

If the current producers, writers and composers magically start creating an avalanche of insanely good musicals, im sure they will find places to host them

I enjoy both shows a lot, and will see both again in the future

I don't think I'm awkward, gay, a tween or a woman

(but im willing to learn... is there a camp or training I can go to?)

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "^Wicked has many fans, I'm sure at least some of them aren't some awkward tween girl nor gay boy.

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No one has ever spoken truer words before

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "^Wicked has many fans, I'm sure at least some of them aren't some awkward tween girl nor gay boy.

I think Wicked and Phantom both help awkward people, including nerdy teens. Wicked sets up better role models, but Phantom attracts those who sympathize with misfits. Neither show is shallow.

Call_me_jorge said: "Hasn't wicked already stunt casted with Ana Gasteyer and Nicole Parker?

Neither of them had any tangible effect on the box effect: the show sold out with them there, and it sells out without them. I doubt anyone said, "I wanna go see that Nicole Parker musical where she plays the green witch."

Also, neither was advertised or featured anymore or less than any other Elphaba.