Wicked and Avenue Q Looking Good

Wicked and Avenue Q are success stories. Both shows opened to mixed reviews. But lately these two shows are becoming the hottest tickets on Broadway.Have you noticed that the critics went back to Wicked and people who gave them bad reviews now call it a spectacle. I was reading a few updated reviews on Wicked the other day.It also was the 3rd highest grossing and capticity just a few weeks after it opened. For the past month it has outbeat the Producers only loosing to Lion King. Two weeks ago it was number 1. Wicked has become a triumph!
As for Avenue Q there has been progess in attention and reviews and is going strong, Although it isn't a top grossing show it increased to be one of the greatest shows.
These two shows are now proclaimed hits and started a new generation on Broadway and deserve a Congrats and a tony and a long run.

"Have you noticed that the critics went back to Wicked and people who gave them bad reviews now call it a spectacle."

Actually, I have not noticed this at all. Could you please refer us to these new, updated reviews that you have found that were written by critics who at first disliked the show but have since changed their minds? Links to these reviews would be very helpful. Also, you do realize that the word "spectacle" does not necessarily mean a good thing? As in, "Your Aunt Berniece made a real spectacle of herself at the wedding reception last night."

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Sorry, but calling a show "a spectacle" has nothing to do with the quality of the book or score. This rings true with Bombay Dreams too!

Avenue Q opened to mixed reviews? I was pretty sure it got good reviews, or at least ones that were less "mixed" than Wicked's.

avenue q. it just wins. everything.

I haven't seen Avenue Q but after watching Wicked twice in a row, I can see how it is better the second time round. I can't explain it, but I wasn't that thrilled with it on the first night, esp the opening act, until Defying Gravity. It seemed like a lot of uppers and downers...first it's comedic, then it tries to pack an emotional punch. But the second act was more consistent, and the second viewing was more enjoyable. IMHO.

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