WICKED reviews- Page 2

[Huss417]

Posted: 7/10/12 at 9:44am

Fact: BwayEqs = defyinggravity2

Source: Observation and common sense.

You can add 1 or 2 more names to the list. It has sort of turned into my version of Where's Waldo.
I nominate Anonymous9 added to the list.

Updated On: 7/10/12 at 09:44 AM

Posted: 7/10/12 at 10:12am

Does anyone know how the Boq transformation is done? It doesn't seem like there is enough time for him to completely change into that Tinman costume in those few seconds?

[best12bars]

Posted: 7/10/12 at 10:13am

Joe, it's magic.

[BwayEqs]

Posted: 7/10/12 at 10:26am

Fact: BwayEqs = defyinggravity2

Source: Observation and common sense.

You can add 1 or 2 more names to the list. It has sort of turned into my version of Where's Waldo.
I nominate Anonymous9 added to the list.


Who is defyinggravity2? Anonymous9 is my neighbor.

[finebydesign]

Posted: 7/10/12 at 3:59pm

I'm more confused about that scene when the Witch throws a fireball at the Scarecrow. The musical works with most of the movie.. but not that part.

[Wynbish]

Posted: 7/10/12 at 4:07pm

He didn't text her back.

[tphiliboy152]

Posted: 7/10/12 at 5:33pm

Wicked isn't supposed to center around the story of the Wizard of Oz. That's kind of why there is another musical called The Wizard of Oz. The story is meant to be a prequel to the Wizard of Oz and explain the relationship of the Good Witch (Glinda) and the Wicked Witch of the West (Elphaba). Hence why the opening talks about how the wicked witch of the west is dead. The entire show is a flashback. It explains where the ruby slippers came from, why the lion is a coward, where the tin man and scarecrow came from. Dorthy is not meant to be a main focus of the show. While many people on here hate it, I think the show is fantastic and has a deep personal meaning if you really think about it. Hate me all you want, but that's what I think.

[Bob30]

Posted: 7/10/12 at 5:38pm

Thankyou phil boy! And also wicked is based on a novel which is in turn based on the original Wizard of Oz novel. So therefore the story of the movie wizard of oz an the placement of those songs is not going to effect the musical Wicked. Also they seem to poke fun at the Wizard of Oz continually (Glinda: She keeps whining about some dog dodo? And "isn't this a bit far fr a pair of slippers?") so I don't think the placement of "we're of too see the wizard" was going to bother them too much

[tphiliboy152]

Posted: 7/10/12 at 5:44pm

They make indirect hints at the Wizard of Oz. Like the dog dodo as said above. That is done on purpose because they were not allowed to say Toto in the script. I also believe that the Elphaba witch hat is not black, but a dark dark navy blue. (A friend who did Behind the Emerald Curtain told me - I have no interest since I've actually been backstage and on the stage)

[jamiekennywicked]

Posted: 7/10/12 at 6:26pm

Is the Witch even green in the original L. Frank Baum novels?

[BwayEqs]

Posted: 7/10/12 at 9:08pm

I also believe that the Elphaba witch hat is not black, but a dark dark navy blue.

Yes, it is. I went to Behind the Emerald Curtain and found that out as well.

tphili, THANK YOU. Finally, someone who appreciates WICKED as much as I do.

[tphiliboy152]

Posted: 7/10/12 at 9:31pm

You're welcome. While some of the questions you post can easily be found on the Wicked website (no offence), as sometimes I ask what may be obvious questions to the common theatre goer. While some people see shows constantly or multiple times a year some can only get up to NYC once a year and are more likely to see the bigger tourist shows (Wicked, Lion King, Jersey Boys... list goes on). I think people need to respect that Wicked is a great show and while some may not like it (perhaps the more older theatre goer), there's really no point to bash it. I think if everyone had respect for everyone else here than maybe there wouldn't be all this dramatic crap on every thread that deals with a show that has opened within the past 10 years.

[Wynbish]

Posted: 7/10/12 at 9:37pm

So people aren't allowed to "bash" shows they think are horrible because other people enjoy it? Wow... Sorry, Brantley and every other theater critic, take a hike.

Discussions work both ways. People love Wicked. Others, like me, hate Wicked. And both types are free to roam on this board.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 7/10/12 at 9:39pm

I think people need to respect that Wicked is a great show and while some may not like it (perhaps the more older theatre goer), there's really no point to bash it.

Why would I respect that Wicked is a great show when I do not like it or find it remotely great? Decent maybe, but NOT great. The avid Wicked fans seem to find other's analysis of the show's faults and reasons for not liking it to be no more than "bashing" the show no matter how respectfully and eloquently they explain themselves.

Updated On: 7/10/12 at 09:39 PM

[tphiliboy152]

Posted: 7/10/12 at 9:43pm

That came out wrong. I'm not saying it's not okay to voice your opinion about a show, but like the sarcasm and rudeness from some people regarding other people's posting is absolutely ridiculous.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/10/12 at 11:11pm

And yet this thread hasn't had any bashing or attacking of others' comments. Sarcasm? Sure, it's just silly.

This is the way discussion boards work. I've been on book club to health forums to cooking boards -- they are all the same. You just have to decide to ignore some and converse with others.

[BwayEqs]

Posted: 7/11/12 at 2:02pm

I understand that some people don't like WICKED. Just like I didn't like PETER PAN with Cathy Rigby. We all have our opinions. But do I go around bashing PETER PAN though? No.

[Wynbish]

Posted: 7/11/12 at 2:05pm

What about Once? You didn't like Once. Said it was boring.

Again, people can voice their opinions on a show, even if the opinion is negative.

[BwayEqs]

Posted: 7/11/12 at 2:08pm

Wynbish, I never said people couldn't voice their opinions. It is fine that some people didn't find WICKED entertaining. But as for the shows I don't like, such as PETER PAN and ONCE, I just state my opinion and move on. Unlike others, who sometimes even use an entire thread to hate on one show.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 7/11/12 at 2:17pm

If I don't like a show, I usually like to say why. Some people may think my reasons are harsh and think I am bashing the show...
For example I absolutely detested the national tour of White Christmas. Instead of saying "I hated White Christmas", I would say "I hated the national tour of White Christmas. The sets were hideous and consisted of threadbare, faded, and wrinkled backdrops, half of the false proscenium was crooked and whacked out of place, and the practical pieces looked like they were going to collapse any second. While the choreography was great, it was executed very sloppily and no one was in synch. It was the equivalent of an extremely mediocre community theatre show."
That's how I express my opinions for most shows I see. I saw WHY I did not like it, and what I thought was wrong with it. It's not bashing, it is explaining and elaborating on your opinion.

[BwayEqs]

Posted: 7/11/12 at 2:22pm

Bwayphreak, I alsonever said there is anything wrong with saying why. Like I didn't enjoy PETER PAN becuase I thought the choreography was bad, and the wires on Peter were some of the most visible things in the theater. But when people say that it was a terrible show many times in different threads and list 10 or so reasons, then that starts becoming bashing.

[Wynbish]

Posted: 7/11/12 at 2:25pm

Can't two people say "She's the BEST Elphaba ever! She's really talented!" and "She's the worst ever. And she's shrill." and both be expressing legitimate opinions?

One person can start a thread about how much they passionately love a show. Another person can start a thread about how much they passionately detest it. Both are reviews.

Yes, bashing can be overkill. But I can think of some examples where praising a show in every thread possible is also overkill. Updated On: 7/11/12 at 02:25 PM

[BwayEqs]

Posted: 7/11/12 at 2:35pm

Wynbish, I agree. I admit alot of times I do go overboard with my passion for WICKED. But at least I'm not hating on it. Like I said earlier, it's fine to hate a show, just don't bash it all over an internet message board. In my opinion, too much praise is better than too much hate.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 7/11/12 at 2:37pm

I admit alot of times I do go overboard with my passion for WICKED.

Understandable - When I really love a show, I REALLY LOVE it. Wicked fans just seem to be the Twilight fans of Broadway in that their passion for the show is pretty extreme.

[Wynbish]

Posted: 7/11/12 at 2:42pm

I blame Idina. Rentheads are just as overly-passionate. Some of them followed that chick over the moon and over the rainbow.