So just how good is Wicked?

I know most of you have seen it by now. I have yet to see it and am seeing it for the first time in January. Will this be the best musical I've ever seen? I am from Florida and have only seen 4 Broadway shows ever. (Crazy For You, The Life, Beauty and The Beast, Mary Poppins)

Updated On: 6/27/07 at 10:49 AM

Not *the best* musical you've ever seen...but it is certainly one of the best and close to the top of my list. Others on this board can't stand the show, but I have seen it 12 times now and already have tickets for my 13th and 14th time. I hope you enjoy it!

its a lot of fun if you can overlook its flaws (i can)

Have a great time

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Wicked is my favorite thing in the whole world (not just musicals ). But, as other people have stated, it is always a matter of opinion.

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If you like power ballad after power ballad and awful lyrics, plus a book that leaves loose ends untied, it's for you. It is entertaining though.

I am sure you will enjoy it!

HBBROCK,

This is one of my favorite musicals, and I have seen quite a few. The first time I saw it, I was blown away. I had never seen a musical get a standing ovation at the end of Act One! The second time was still fun. I hope that you will enjoy it as well. It is a great feel-good night at the theatre.

let's get into this without insulting anyone too much. First of all, like alot of film adaptations of books, the play is not nearly as good as the book, they sugar coat the story, and take out alot of great elements. The book is alot darker than the play. As for the play, well, the music is OK, Schwartz, seems to always write like it's still the 70s. yes, the show is one of the top shows for a spectical. But what turns me away from shows like this IS the fact that people have seen it 10. 20 and more times...don't let that be part of your reason for seeing it, I actually DID like the show, but just like a good movie, How many times can people sit through a show. There are still some great shows out there, IE: 110 in the Shade, Grey Gardens, that rely on nothing more than great stories, music and acting. Is it worth a look?...yes. just don't let these people who see the show all the time and say it's the best thing since sliced bread be your reason.......

Updated On: 6/27/07 at 11:33 AM

Oh, I didn't like it either. I thought that it was rather annoying, but it was nice to look at.

I saw it for the first time a few weeks ago and was blown away. It is not the best show or my favorite, but it's up there. I'll probably see it a few more times (via lotto, of course).

One piece of advice: Dont pay full price for the tickets.

Another piece of advice: Dont go expecting the best thing to happen to Broadway since Mamma Mia. Yes, it's been running for four years, but that doesnt automatically mean it's all that. "Popular" and "successful" does not equate to "good", just "appealing to the lowest common denominator".

I dont especially like the show. IMHO it's overblown, and the creative team seemed to have worked in different parts of the building at times. Although lovely to look at, the set doesnt really speak to the play but rather the book it's based on, so unless you've read it, there's one really big scenic element that will make you wonder WTF? But as something written for a core market of 14 year old girls (which it is, guys, so put down the torches), it succeeds admirably.

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Hey Sean, I'm actually a 26 year old guy. And whats wrong with paying the full price for a sold out show if you want good seats? I am gonna be up there on vacation and don't have time to wait around and hope to win a Rush Lottery.

There are some cool people on here...but there's nothing worse than people on the board that are so stuck up and have their noses pointing straight up in the air regarding theatre that they forgot how to have fun and just enjoy Broadway for what it is. :)