which play is better
which play is better
lpercle
Swing Joined: 7/31/04
#0which play is better
Posted: 7/31/04 at 4:12pmMy parents, 17 year old daughter and myself (44 year old female) are going to NY in November. Should we see Wicked or Lion King?
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#2re: which play is better
Posted: 7/31/04 at 4:14pm
For either show, though:
Get your tickets ASAP
Because these are the two biggest and most popular shows on Broadway.
JakeB
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#3re: which play is better
Posted: 7/31/04 at 4:16pmIf they're not seasoned theatregoers, The Lion King. It's a bit more light-hearted and easy-to-follow, but Wicked is more impressive.
broadwayfan24
Leading Actor Joined: 7/7/04
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Joined: 12/31/69
#5re: which play is better
Posted: 7/31/04 at 4:57pmwell, since i've never seen wicked, i'd have to say The Lion King. I've seen this show twice and i personally love it. that's just my opinion though
WhatDoINeedWithLove?
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/11/03
#6re: which play is better
Posted: 7/31/04 at 5:06pm
WICKED, The lion king is stunning due to costumes and set but the show does not translate well on stage and it kinda boring. i had trouble staying awake (but i did have bad seats ssssooo :) )
ponine24601
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/03
#7re: which play is better
Posted: 7/31/04 at 5:24pmi enjoy both shows, but i would have to say wicked.
GovernorSlaton
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/14/04
#8re: which play is better
Posted: 7/31/04 at 5:43pm
"Wicked but it's harder to get tickets to."
It's not easy to get tickets to either though.
#9re: which play is better
Posted: 7/31/04 at 9:40pmWicked. The best part about Wicked in my opinion is the cleverness of the book - Both your parents and your daughter will obviously be familiar with "The Wizard of Oz", and will be able to appreciate the story...
insomniak
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/7/04
#10re: which play is better
Posted: 7/31/04 at 10:29pmWicked. The Lion King is nice to look at, but nothing more. Even though Wicked has obvious weaknesses, it's an enjoyable show with incredibly talented leads. I practically fell asleep during Lion King.
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#11re: which play is better
Posted: 7/31/04 at 10:35pm
Wicked. But as someone said, get your tickets ASAP because they are sold out untill mid-September. I am not sure about Lion King, but it is also a very difficult show to get tickets to. If all else fails, go see:
42nd Street
Hairspray
Beauty and the Beast (Christy would be gone by then...)
The Producers
Phantom of the Opera
Others can add to the list.
StageRightFootLight
Swing Joined: 7/30/04
#13re: which play is better
Posted: 7/31/04 at 10:51pm
"Wicked" not sold out till mid-sept anymore !! :))
Rear Mezz seats were released today for ALL shows in August
ShizamM
Stand-by Joined: 7/26/04
#14re: which play is better
Posted: 7/31/04 at 11:27pm
Without a doubt 'Wicked' - over anything, anytime -
The Disney productions are SO over-played and are quite stale - there is no heart in them anymore and it shows through the performances - stay away, they're boring in comparison
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