Wicked vs. Les Miserables Debate — Page 3

This is wonderful! You all inspired us so much we had to register.
Ok. We are in the process of writing a musical. We love the sing-through approach that Les Mis took and have been inspired by the gorgeous melodies and expression of emotion we feel while watching/listening to Les Mis. However... We very Much realize the impact/effect that Wicked has had on everyone(including us!)
Now, I know they are two entirely different musicals, and we have our own opinion as to which one is superior. They both inspire/entertain for their own reasons. Our question's are?????..... 1. Have you seen both? If yes proceed.
2. What is your favorite part of each? 3. What do you dislike about each. 4. What is the most memorable moment of each show? 5. Who do you identify most with? 6. Are you a male or a female? 7. How old are you- (range it 10-20,20-30,30-40, etc... This is important information. Because as much as you all may want a Brilliant new Musical. We would like to write one. We have been lucky, our song writing skills have beeen somewhat acclaimed, however.... we need you. What do you all want? You all obviously care, and are passionate enough to get involved, so we really welcome and respect your opinions.
I am amazed at the knowlege all of you have regarding these shows. I honestly would love to know your answers.
We have many mmore questions and would welcome any and all responses.
Please let's discuss this, and if anyone is interested in keeping up to date on our progress... feel free to private us and we will keep in touch.

Thanks again, and do us a favor... Don't EVER forget about Musical Theatre and what goes into making it happen. We need and welcome all the Support we can get. And sorry if this is too random.

Welcome to BWW.

1. Wicked - 5, Les Mis -7. Before I begin, Les Mis was my frist show, and my into to theatre. I saw it when I was 5.

2. Wicked/Les Mis - Act 1 finish. They both have a similar beginning, with a large, powerful downbeat. For Les Mis, it sets the mood. Wicked - NGD DG (as I said). It's hard to say specific parts I like of Les Mis. I think it is such a perfectly continuous show that you can't have one part without another. The other thing, Les Mis is serious but when you reach that point where you can't take death anymore, they introduce comedy. For Les Mis, I also liked the minimalistic approach to the setting. My theory is if you want to minimalize the set, go all the way (a la Cabaret revival). If you want the extreme, go the etreme. Don't stop half way. I think Les Mis had a very minimal set, yet they filled the stage well and the material was so strung, you don't even need the sets.

3. What do you dislike about each.
I dislike the Cart scene from Les Mis - the staging in slow motion. I don't care for Turning - especially since the "turn tables" were a Les Mis-thing. But otherwise, no real complaints.

Wicked - the lyrics....nessa/confess a..need I say more? I think the book is also blah. Les Mis is much more universal.

4. What is the most memorable moment of each show?
Wicked - witch flying.
Les Mis - the barricades...."On My Own"
For me, it's MAster of the House. I have a personal attachment since it was the final line (Raise it up the master's ass) that sparked my interest - I was FIVE!

5. Who do you identify most with?
Character in each show? OR show itself?

In Wicked - Elphaba. For obvious reasons.
Les Mis - the characters are so much more complex and aren't simple "good girl turns popular" and "ugly girl turns even less popular but befriends said popular girl"

6. Are you a male or a female?
Male

7. How old are you- (range it 10-20,20-30,30-40, etc...
43...No, just kidding. 18.

Definitely keep in touch with future plans!

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