#1
Posted: 4/24/04 at 11:16pm
I will be in NY and have already gotten tickets to hairspray. I want to see one more show and can't decide between wicked or bare. does anyone have a recommendation????
#2
Posted: 4/24/04 at 11:25pm
Does seeing Kristin or Idina really lean you toward wicked? If so see that, if not see bare because wicked will be around for a while....maybe not with kristin and idina...they will leave and there will be a tour, but the show will be around, bare on the other hand is only scheduled to run until the end of May, who knows what will happen after that.
#4
Posted: 4/25/04 at 1:11am
Wicked is junk.
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#5
Posted: 4/25/04 at 1:22am
There's probably a pretty good chance that Bare will be picked up by a broadway producer. It really depends on how badly you want to see the original cast of Wicked.
#6
Posted: 4/25/04 at 2:54am
gator, for future reference: do not ever ask for general opinion on wicked. you will see this type of mixed review, people get very obnoxious, and it gets ectremely irritating. its not your fault, just wanted to let you know.
if you havnt read the book, you'll probably enjoy wicked, it is very entertaining, and it may be your last chance to see it with the entire orininal cast if you dont get to the city too often. i havnt seen bare, but it looks very intriging- like broadway724 said; if depends on what is important to you.
if you havnt read the book, you'll probably enjoy wicked, it is very entertaining, and it may be your last chance to see it with the entire orininal cast if you dont get to the city too often. i havnt seen bare, but it looks very intriging- like broadway724 said; if depends on what is important to you.
#7
Posted: 4/25/04 at 3:24am
I'd say if you are looking for a safe evening go to Wicked. If you are looking for more of a thought provoking show that might make you a little uncomfortable and will really make you think. See bare. Not that Wicked isn't thought provoking, but Wicked will be around awhile, and it all depends on whther you can get tickets to see bare or not, same goes with Wicked.
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#8
Posted: 4/25/04 at 3:25am
This is a toughie. It deals with all the bigies: love, hate, betrayal, friendship and loyalty. Not to mention pure and utter crap. Dump both of them and go see ASSASSINS. Unless you want DAME to call you a hussy! But, that'll probably happen anyway ... enjoy!
#9
Posted: 4/25/04 at 12:18pm
Amen, pick two shows that are better than Wicked and Bare. Assassins and Avenue Q. If you can't afford to see both of them, work harder!
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#10
Posted: 4/25/04 at 12:23pm
Why BARE, of course!
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#11
Posted: 4/25/04 at 3:41pm
They are completely different type of shows with two VERY different ticket prices.
I would see Wicked and spend the extra $60.
There is no comparison.
I would see Wicked and spend the extra $60.
There is no comparison.
Call it a regime change...
#12
Posted: 4/25/04 at 4:03pm
I love wicked, but i would suggest that you see BARE, because it is not gaurenteed to be picked up, but there is already a wicked touyr scheduled.
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#13
Posted: 4/25/04 at 5:03pm
Ahh....good point Stevos. I forgot about the Tony....I mean tour.
#14
Posted: 4/25/04 at 6:55pm
WICKED!
#15
Posted: 4/25/04 at 10:27pm
Wicked makes you go oooh and ahhh..
Bare makes you think
See Bare, you will be glad you did
Bare makes you think
See Bare, you will be glad you did
#16
Posted: 4/25/04 at 10:29pm
Totally "bare".
See my recent review...
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=158894&dt=042504100346
See my recent review...
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=158894&dt=042504100346
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#17
Posted: 4/28/04 at 1:27am
If you like the WB and California Dreams, go see BARE.
If you like big, cutesy, diva, safe Broadway musicals, see WICKED.
Both have their ups and downs, and about four great songs a piece.
Which isn't saying much about the rest of their scores.
Bare is RENT with more cliches and younger dumber characters. Less of a soul than RENT, and less of a universal message.
Wicked has some great performances, and the music is VERY Schwartz, which is good or bad depending on taste.
Bare will close before Wicked though, so hit it first if you'll be back soon.
If you like big, cutesy, diva, safe Broadway musicals, see WICKED.
Both have their ups and downs, and about four great songs a piece.
Which isn't saying much about the rest of their scores.
Bare is RENT with more cliches and younger dumber characters. Less of a soul than RENT, and less of a universal message.
Wicked has some great performances, and the music is VERY Schwartz, which is good or bad depending on taste.
Bare will close before Wicked though, so hit it first if you'll be back soon.
#18
Posted: 4/28/04 at 7:16am
Iwould do BARE since it looks like it will close at the theatre it is at after May. Wicked you can see the next time you are here...
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#19
Posted: 4/28/04 at 10:13am
BARE= total bore, just watch the WB for free.
Wicked=Wonderful evening with mega talent!
Wicked=Wonderful evening with mega talent!
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