Wicked at Tonys

#1

Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 10:46am

does anyone know or think that there could possibly be a chance of wicked performing at this years Tony's? Please be kind when replying

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#2

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 10:49am

No.

#3

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 10:56am

Its according on if they feel having shows already well established on Broadway will boost their ratings. Last year Rent and The Lion King Performed. But who knows what shows might get to perform and not. Also Wicked doesn't really need the boost in ticket sales that other shows might benefit from performing. But honestly its unlikely it will.

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#4

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 10:59am

Why would they perform?


It's and awful show anyway.

#5

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 11:50am

Yes becuase all awful shows run for 5 years and still going

Glory days is the best one yet!

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#6

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 11:56am

longevity has more to do with popular appeal than artistic integrity and quality of a show.

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#7

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 12:29pm

thank you givesmevoice...

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#8

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 12:57pm

Last year Rent and The Lion King Performed. But who knows what shows might get to perform and not.

Rent performed because it was a long-running show that was closing, and The Lion King reached its 10th anniversary. Phantom performed when it became the longest running show on Broadway. Wicked hasn't reached any milestone worth acknowledging yet.

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#9

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 1:03pm

Please be kind when replying

LOL!

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#10

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 1:06pm

When Wicked reaches 10 years on Broadway (which I'm sure it will though I'm not sure why, but I'm happy any show is doing so well), it may get a spot on the Tonys again, but I don't see it reappearing until then.

#11

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 1:45pm

And we hope they use that spot during the Tonys to sing on key this time around.

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#12

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 2:01pm

Hopefully without the constant gasping for breath, too.

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#13

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 2:02pm

you mean those gasps aren't written into the score?

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#14

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 2:44pm

"Yes becuase all awful shows run for 5 years and still going"

Ummm...Cats. Only The Little Mermaid and Carrie are worse.

#15

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 3:49pm

I like The Little Mermaid.

#16

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 3:58pm

Umm... Wicked is amazing, as well as the Little Mermaid! lol, I don't get the hatred for Wicked on this website sometimes :P

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#17

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 4:22pm

"Umm... Wicked is amazing, as well as the Little Mermaid! lol, I don't get the hatred for Wicked on this website sometimes :P"

Umm... you need to see some more stuff.

#18

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 5:20pm

Wicked's okay but it won't be appearing on the Tony's this year. Obviously I don't know for sure but I'd say it's a no.

#19

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 5:23pm

Umm... Wicked is amazing, as well as the Little Mermaid! lol, I don't get the hatred for Wicked on this website sometimes :P

It's not because it's Wicked, it's because it blows.

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#20

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 5:53pm

I've seen almost every show out there within the past few years and I've enjoyed a great deal of them, including Wicked. It has some wonderful sets and costumes, and the performances are usually amazing as well. The story is interesting, especially to an Oz lover. So, for all of you out there who like it (like it for what it is, not those who think it's a perfect musical, because it isn't), don't feel bad

But no...

I doubt it would perform. The only way it might perform in the future is if, by some odd chance, either Idina or Kristin return. Maybe they'd open the show one year? But as for this year... they'd have no reason to.

Hope that helps!

Updated On: 4/23/09 at 05:53 PM

#21

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 6:37pm

"Wicked hasn't reached any milestone worth acknowledging yet. "

Hello, awesomest show ever isn't a milestone? Duh.

#22

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 6:53pm

I doubt it would perform. The only way it might perform in the future is if, by some odd chance, either Idina or Kristin return.

Totally! If either leading lady returns to the show that certainly justifies a spot in the Tonys. Totally.

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#23

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 6:59pm

I agree with bwayguy, I've seen alot shows that I've enjoyed and I enjoy Wicked. No it isn't the best show ever and it certainly has it's flaws but I think it's still very good for what it is and really attracts a lot of people to musical theatre and Broadway.
Anyway back to the topic, I think that they could maybe justify Wicked this year because of their 5th anniversary if they really wanted them to perform but I'm thinking they aren't trying to get them to perform. When the Tony's feel like they want Wicked to perform they'll be able to come up with some reason, but probably no Wicked this year.

#24

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 8:53pm

I agree that popularity has something to do with the show still running but if the show was a complete mess as some people seem to think i doubt it would still be running after 5 years. Obviously a number of people think it's a good show.

Updated On: 4/23/09 at 08:53 PM

#25

re: Wicked at Tonys

Posted: 4/23/09 at 10:29pm

Well, tell the mess from the Webberopera who is almost already a quarter of a century and still running.

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