which play is better

[lpercle]

which play is better#0

Posted: 7/31/04 at 4:12pm

My 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]

re: which play is better#1

Posted: 7/31/04 at 4:13pm

Wicked

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

re: which play is better#2

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]

re: which play is better#3

Posted: 7/31/04 at 4:16pm

If 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]

re: which play is better#4

Posted: 7/31/04 at 4:53pm

Wicked but it's harder to get tickets to.

[Unknown User]

re: which play is better#5

Posted: 7/31/04 at 4:57pm

well, 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?]

re: which play is better#6

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]

re: which play is better#7

Posted: 7/31/04 at 5:24pm

i enjoy both shows, but i would have to say wicked.

"People asking questions, lost in confusion. Well I tell them there's no problems, only solutions." ~The one and only John Lennon

[GovernorSlaton]

re: which play is better#8

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.

[M J R]

re: which play is better#9

Posted: 7/31/04 at 9:40pm

Wicked. 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...

"High time we made a stand and shook up the views of the common man" - Tears for Fears

[insomniak]

re: which play is better#10

Posted: 7/31/04 at 10:29pm

Wicked. 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]

re: which play is better#11

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.

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

Updated On: 7/31/04 at 10:35 PM

[StageRightFootLight]

re: which play is better#12

Posted: 7/31/04 at 10:42pm

Wicked.
End of story.

[Testing1232]

re: which play is better#13

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]

re: which play is better#14

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

I'm unlimited, I am wicked through and through...