What's With All the Hatred Towards WICKED? — Page 2

You have it right on, Yankee. The show is fine and I quite liked it for a while, but the neverending praise and fawning just turned me off. I know it's horrible, but the fans turned me off the show, and that's that. I'd never go so far as to say I hate it though.

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Enteng2 you say people keep posting again and again about hating the show, but you keep posting here asking why all the hate. Let them have their hate. Commenting on it won't make it go away.

I don't hate the show. It's entertaining enough, but nothing in comparison to the amazing book.

I don't think it is just WICKED. I have noticed an increased tendency for posters to assume that criticism of a show they love is a personal attack, and that anything negative is a "cheap shot." As a lover of Sondheim and direction by John Doyle, I get "shots" taken at my taste all the time. Do I hate that? Of course, but the idea that someone who wants to discuss a play with thoughtful positive and NEGATIVE remarks is somehow a hate mongerer is absurd. The whole point of this board is to discuss - and sometimes you get bad news from some of your best friends.

It's not an argument about if its successful or not. We know it is. the argument is that people that come and see the show act as if its bigger then sliced bread. A lot of people that see this show eiather don't see anything else and go on and on about how its the best show out there without even seeing anything else. I think that people bash it because its overrated and there are a lot of people who start wicked threads that try to make it seem like its really big and amazing when its just one big spectical sp? after another. Good story ok music but it wouldn't be anywhere if it wasn't for all those visuals back to back to back. I think that if there were people who saw the show and didn't go on and on to say that its the best thing ever and its better then (INSERT NAME OF YOUR FAVORITE BROADWAY SHOW HERE) then the fights would not break out.

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Its just the over-hype. In general, the theatre community thinks its a good to so-so show. But because of the over-hype backlash, its becomes irritating because you begin to immediatley associate the show with the "Wicked-Rent-Disney-Phantom-Les Miz are the only good shows on Broadway" crowd that gets on any theatre lovers nerves. I hope to soon see the show so I can judge for myself. I wonder, if we had these boards back in 88/96, if would there be a similar issue with RENT and POTO. From what I know of the show now, I like and hope it can be redeemed to the theatre community. (Who knows though, I haven't seen it yet)

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It's not complicated. It's not a fantastic show and dosen't deserve all of the hype that it gets. It's not THAT amazing. It's a so-so show IMO. It's not brilliant but it's not the best thing to hit the Broadway stage since My Fair Lady.

That's also how I feel about RENT, Phantom, Les Miz, Mamma Mia, and all Disney shows. They are all good in their own special way, but IMHO they aren't brilliant.

I'm not a Wicked, Rent, Phantom, Les Miz, Mamma Mia, or Lion King fan anyway, but they just are OKAY.

Sorry for rambling and repeating myself at times...I'm in a bad mood today. lol.

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I am a huge wicked fan, but I have seen other shows aswell. I am also mature enough to speak about its flaws and to understand its critisim. I believe for one that it is at sometimes a bit slap dash but overall I love the show. It isn't exactly the best show I've seen but that may be due to me being so familiar with it before seeing.

I think some people just think its the most amazing theatrical experience ever. I think its an amazingly fun show and is an absolute spectacle and so great. But I understand why people dis-like it and I believe some of the fans themself have done this. They are crazy! Usually teens (don't get me wrong I am 16 myself) and go mental at anyone who doesn't love it.

Please fans control yourself. I think its a great evening out and at the end of the day isn't that what a show should be, its light fluff that has hidden gems and eye pleasing set and costume!

I like Wicked...

Mister Matt, I'm so happy I had finished chewing part of my lunch when I read your latest post!! Now I know why I make it a point to read your posts. They just make me laugh.

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i have often wondered the same thing, yankee.
let me start off by saying that i too enjoy wicked. or at least i did. for me when i saw it, it was one of the most captivating theatrical pieces i had ever seen, and it drew me in. it is very good at that. however, now several years later after having seen many many many other shows from broadway to high school productions.. i have come to realize that it is not the greatest thing that ever happened to the theatre. however, i do and will continue to take it for what it is worth. it is a great show with wonderful elements and lovely, catchy music there is no denying that. i find it hard to believe that there isn't something for everyone in wicked. so, i have a hard time accepting certain things people say about it being the worst thing that has ever come to broadway. come, come now.. you know that isn't true, stop hating. i understand that not everyone is in love with it, and i accept that.. i myself am not really a fan of the widely acclaimed CATS, even though so many love it. to each his own, but don't be so derogatory towards the show, it didn't do anything to anyone accept enploy lots of actors and technical staff and bring in loads of money. what is wrong with that?
in addition, i know of many people on these boards that have been shot to hell for their love of it. and frankly, i think that is wrong. there is nothing wrong with liking or loving a show. and even if you don't necessarily, i understand that is your own opinion to voice if you don't like it, then fine.. but don't put other people down and make them feel bad for liking wicked. it just isn't right. it is people like that who give theatre people a bad name, you know. so please be accepting and live and let live, okay? what i'm saying kids, is an old lesson that clearly still needs to be learned.. treat others the way you want to be treated and as far as opinions go.. as i said, to each his or her own.
share you cookies, and make nice children.

that's my two cents.

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