Spelling Bee or Wicked?

Spelling Bee. Without a doubt. It's such a clever, imaginative show that doesn't hide behind set design and costumes to come off looking "better" than it actually is... I adore it.

Updated On: 2/14/06 at 10:48 AM

Both shows are good choices, but having good seats is important to me. So I say "Spelling Bee".

I'll be different and say Wicked. i haven't seen Spelling bee, but Wicked was enjoyable.

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I say Wicked.

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Another vote for Spelling Bee. It's a fun show, and I'm sure Wicked will be around for longer. Once the hype dies down, it will be easier to get good seats. With Spelling Bee, you're guaranteed a good time.

If that was in response to me, I certainly DO think Wicked is FAR overhyped, and I'm not delusional, thank you. I meant that at least with Wicked, you know what you're getting into because if you haven't heard that Wicked's over-hyped, you've been living under a rock. Spelling Bee is *constantly* raved about, and while it's really good, I just don't get why people love it so much. At least with Wicked, I get why it's so hyped-up. Not saying I agree, just saying I can see the reasoning.

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Updated On: 2/14/06 at 12:05 PM

I have seen both multiple times and love them both.

If you are looking for the big flashy sets, costumes, etc, go see Wicked. It's fun, cute, good music (for the most part), and a great broadway experience.

If you'd rather see a smaller scale show that is hysterical, touching, and resonates well with everyone, go see Bee. Plus Bee still has most of the original cast right now, which is a big plus along with the better seats.

Spelling Bee

Spelling Bee is 1hr, 45min. without an intermission. I would see Spelling Bee for several reasons. Wicked is currently on tour, more or less looking the way it does on Broadway, so you aren't missing anything seeing it on tour. Spelling Bee hasn't launched a tour yet, but it is re-designed for a proscenium stage, and on Broadway it's in a tiny theatre and is dressed specifically for that venue. You will be missing some of the cute designs from Broadway, plus most of the original cast is still in it, and these are people who invented these characters, so the odds are you won't see anyone better in these roles. Spelling Bee is also $15 cheaper than Wicked, and even the worst seat at Spelling Bee is better than the best seat at Wicked. No matter where you sit at Spelling Bee, you can't miss.

Spelling Bee is great, but my vote goes to Wicked.

Spelling Bee... it was fantastic

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I'd say catch Spelling Bee while you can. Wicked will be around for a long time. Catch Wicked on your next trip because it will probably start dying done one day.

EDIT: If you know when your next trip to NY will be right now, I'd say buy the Wicked tickets for then, now. You will probably be able to get some great seats.

Updated On: 2/14/06 at 03:29 PM