Will someone explain wicked?

[StephenSondheimWHOO]

Will someone explain wicked?#1

Posted: 11/26/06 at 3:18pm

I just don't understand why it is so popular. I am not trying to bash it but i find the dialog kinda crappy, the music annoying, the lyrics campy.

[B3TA07]

re: Will someone explain wicked?#1

Posted: 11/26/06 at 3:20pm

I can relate to green chicks.

-Benjamin
--http://www.benjaminadgate.com/

[blaxx]

re: Will someone explain wicked?#2

Posted: 11/26/06 at 3:46pm

I just don't understand why it is so popular. I am not trying to bash it but i find the dialog kinda crappy, the music annoying, the lyrics campy.

And you can also mourn the fact that in one or two hundred years our generation could be described just like that - crappy, annoying and campy.

Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

[B3TA07]

re: Will someone explain wicked?#3

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:02pm

I think the fact that the world, characters (for the most part) and part of the story is familiar is a drawing factor.

-Benjamin
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[alliez92092]

re: Will someone explain wicked?#4

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:06pm

How many threads do we need like this?

[soapguy17]

re: Will someone explain wicked?#6

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:11pm

B3T is correct. It's a familliar story with an added twist about being different, people eat that stuff up.

I have NEVER met Cheyenne Jackson. I have never hung out with him in his dressing room, he did not tweet me, he never bought me a beverage, and he mostly certainly didn't tickle me. . .that is all.

[elphie_defies]

re: Will someone explain wicked?#7

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:16pm

For people who do like Wicked (like me), it has very important messages, and is a very emotional show. Obviously, not everyone likes it, but a lot of people do. It is easy to relate to it; all the characters are extremely different, so there is something for everybody.

"Today I start my quest to find my special destiny." - Wicked, pre-Broadway

Updated On: 11/26/06 at 04:16 PM

[AnythingCanHappen]

re: Will someone explain wicked?#8

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:18pm

What you see in Bridge and Tunnel and your Sondheim musicals, others see in Wicked. Whether or not you want to believe it, Wicked has an awesome message, and a touching story. It will be around for awhile and you whining about it wont make it go away. Sorry!

"Don't worry, it should never be seen. It's comparable to Britney's hoo-ha." - being.jeremiah in response to the High School Musical 2 logo "You look fantastic, all you need are high heels, cake and a dream." - Amneris

[elphie_defies]

re: Will someone explain wicked?#9

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:20pm

[quote=]What you see in Bridge and Tunnel and your Sondheim musicals, others see in Wicked. Whether or not you want to believe it, Wicked has an awesome message, and a touching story. It will be around for awhile[/quote]

I agree! Wicked is amazing.

"Today I start my quest to find my special destiny." - Wicked, pre-Broadway

[SweetQintheLights]

re: Will someone explain wicked?#11

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:24pm

In summary-

It's not exactly "Wicked" that people hate (although some do); it's the crazy fans associated with "Wicked."

"How bout a little black dress?"~hannahshule "I have a penis, not a vagina." ~munkustrap178

[shiksa_goddess]

re: Will someone explain wicked?#12

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:24pm

Some people like it. Some don't. Same as everything in this life. It always makes me laugh when someone asks why someone likes a certain show. It's kind of inexplicable, yet obvious at the same time.

[glimpseofstocking]

re: Will someone explain wicked?#13

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:28pm

B3T is correct. It's a familliar story with an added twist about being different, people eat that stuff up.
I agree! Most Americans are framiliar with The Wizard of Oz and there are a lot of people who love the movie. That attracts an audience for the show.

It's a good show, definitely not one of the best, but I think the hype surrounding it and some of the fans have played a big factor in people being close minded about it. That's just my two cents though.

There wouldn't be lights bright enough!

[morosco]

re: Will someone explain wicked?#14

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:30pm

"What you see in Bridge and Tunnel and your Sondheim musicals, others see in Wicked."

Give it time. As people experience more and more shows their tastes become more discriminating. You'll reach a stage in life where you'll start tasting finer wines and it'll become hard for you to endure Ripple.

[Paulyd]

re: Will someone explain wicked?#15

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:33pm

Wicked is a piece of theatrical fluff which has a huge fanbase. I saw the show when it opened in London and found it was missing something,but i couldnt put my finger on it. Then i read the book which was amazing and dark. Why the hell didnt they base the show on the book?

Many people think the book would not have translated on to the stage. I for one think thats rubbish, and the show couldnt have been so much better, but what do i know.

[Bwayfan4]

re: Will someone explain wicked?#16

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:34pm

It's not everyone's "Cup of tea"...for example, I happen to think "A Chorus Line" (the revival) is the most overrated show I have heard about in the past few years. I wouldn't see it if you paid me to. Whereas I like "Wicked." But as SweetQ stated, it's the crazy fans who drive people up the wall.

[millie_dillmount]

re: Will someone explain wicked?#17

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:44pm

I saw it. I liked it. It's what a lot of tourists want in a musical - a familiar storyline, flashy sets, catchy songs - basically a grand spectacle.

"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611

[purpleprince101]

re: Will someone explain wicked?#18

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:45pm

idina was really annoying but kristen should have won the tony

[Fabrizio2]

re: Will someone explain wicked?#19

Posted: 11/26/06 at 4:47pm

That reminds me of a special Forbidden Broadway skit purple prince.