This is making me sick:- Page 2

[Chason]

Posted: 1/4/08 at 3:32pm

I'd just like to SEE Wicked - someday. It's played at the Dallas Music Hall twice, and though I was trying to purchase tickets within the first few hours, they only had tickets left in the "nose bleed" section. We tried for WICKED months before our NYC trip in July 2007 - but the seats were terrible (and of the 6 nights we were there... only 2 nights were any seats available at all). Someday I'll see it, though. I look forward to it. It took me many years to get good seats to Hairspray and Mama Mia - but when I finally saw them - they were worth it!

[Cape Twirl of Doom]

Posted: 1/4/08 at 3:49pm

Oh well, now XANADU ... THERE'S a work of art deserving of the attendance of every tourist & NYer.

Honestly.
You hate WICKED but wish that XANADU was making $70 instead!? A silly frivolous show that is nothing but camp? I just don't get the love for that show at all.

[AlexanderB]

Posted: 1/4/08 at 4:11pm

I agree with some of the other posters, that the scale of the musical Wicked must be taken into account...it is fairly mammoth.

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 1/4/08 at 4:34pm

God yeah its awful when a show can celebrate a success as big as this (rolls eyes)

[broadwaybaby086]

Posted: 1/4/08 at 4:52pm

"I think any success for an original musical is great. It means more people will invest in more shows in the hope of getting another WICKED."

In response to me2, it's not an original musical. It's at least twice removed from originality. It's yet another stage realization of a book that fails to live up to its source material. (I'm neither a lover nor a hater, but lean toward dislike. The book was better.)
That being said, it's great that something is succeeding on Broadway like that, and bringing in revenue.

[Chason]

Posted: 1/4/08 at 4:54pm

Truly. When WILL there be another BRAND NEW, ORIGINAL musical on Broadway?

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/4/08 at 5:26pm

It is an original book and original music though.

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 1/4/08 at 6:36pm

In my Life was a orignal musical!

[Corine2]

Posted: 1/4/08 at 6:43pm

I only saw Wicked once. Not my favorite show but it was cute.
Not as cute as Q!
Q RULES.
LOL!

[AvenueQResident]

Posted: 1/4/08 at 6:43pm

Good for it, if you told me 5 years ago that a novel about the two witches of Oz would be the biggest musical in the world, I would have laughed.

[Corine2]

Posted: 1/4/08 at 7:07pm

I love the bad idea bears!

[sesot]

Posted: 1/4/08 at 7:28pm

Wicked is one of he more expensive shows to produce day in and out. One reason it is more popular despite critic reviews, is The Wizzard of OZ is and will always be a classic that people around the world of all ages love. That story is what brings many people in to see Wicked. They want to go into that fantasy world again. It is a show that is appropriate and entertaining for all ages. Xanadu was not a good movie and alot of people have never heard of it; therfore it won't have the same draw as a show like Wicked. Wicked is not the only show on Broadway that is doing well either. The great thing about Broadway is there is a wide variety and something for everyone to enjoy. I am all for any show that gets people excited about the theatre. Someone who sees Wicked or any other show and enjoys it is more likely to attend the theatre again and see another show. Does it mean another show will make as much money- no, but it does help all theatre continue to thrive. You never know if someone who saw Wicked, became excited about theatre and may be working on a future musical masterpiece. Success of live theatre should be celebrated. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and have their own taste. Broadway has something for everyone.

[Chason]

Posted: 1/5/08 at 1:42am

Sesot: I believe EVERY word you said. You're right - case CLOSED!
Now - based on your intuity (which I'm in admiration of), can I ask you this? My most favorite musical EVER (and I've got about 15 friends who agree with me) is RENT. How is it that a show like RENT continues to play for so long? It aint WICKED and it sure as hell aint The Lion King. What's your hunch?

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 1/5/08 at 1:55am

When WILL there be another BRAND NEW, ORIGINAL musical on Broadway?

Curtains, In The Heights

[TheActr97J]

Posted: 1/5/08 at 1:55am

A hit show is good for ALL of Broadway and the City. Don't be ignorant. I don't like Wicked, The Lion King, or Phantom, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate that they are bringing people to the theater and giving hundreds of people jobs.

[Joshua488]

Posted: 1/5/08 at 2:24am

Amen. If one show like Wicked can increase attendance on Broadway and introduce people to Broadway and theatre in general, then I am happy. They'll be more likely to return to see other shows and be involved in theatre.

Wicked may not be the most brilliant piece of theatre ever created, but there is absolutely no reason to resent its existence.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 1/5/08 at 3:01am

"...while a show like Xanadu..."

Xanadu is also in a theater about 2 or 3 times smaller than the theater Wicked is in, so in the end it doesn't sell as many tickets. Plus, it hasn't even been open the full year, correct? Naturally, it'd make less money, but the operating costs are less, so...yeah.

[bluetuna]

Posted: 1/5/08 at 4:03am

It would be incorrect to say that "Wicked" hurts other shows' attendance rates and profits. It's not as if it's sucked in all Broadway fans, making them return numerous times, not going to any other show. If anything, it has increased the popularity of Broadway. The show is creating new fans of theatre, and that does help the other shows and their success.

[Mistress Overdone]

Posted: 1/5/08 at 11:54am

I think any success for an original musical is great.

Amen to that! And we're crossing our fingers for many more to come!

[keen on kean]

Posted: 1/5/08 at 12:04pm

Wish I had money in it.

[BrianIdol]

Posted: 1/5/08 at 12:23pm

whatever, i'm just glad the strike is over.