Wicked Head or Renthead?- Page 4

[stylinbohemian]

Posted: 12/10/05 at 1:09pm

What if you're both! And I bet more then half that voted one way or the other is really both. U All are a fascade!

Posted: 12/10/05 at 1:10pm

Im both

[stylinbohemian]

Posted: 12/10/05 at 1:13pm

Look behind...the fascade

[xM3L24x]

Posted: 12/10/05 at 5:08pm

renthead :).

[today4u:proofpositiv]

Posted: 12/10/05 at 5:18pm

Renthead!!

[DancNdaMoonlite]

Posted: 12/11/05 at 11:51pm

I love Wicked, but definitely Renthead!!!!

[Danielm]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 1:34pm

Wicked people need a name of their own. "Renthead" sounds good, it has the right number of syllables and all. "Wicked Head" sounds cumbersome and derivative. How about "Wickins" or something like that?

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 1:35pm

I think they use Shiz Kidz

[LeaGirl]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 1:54pm

I guess I'd say Renthead, because I do love Rent, but really neither. Neither is my "favorite" show by a long shot.

However, I'm a 25 year old librarian that loved Wicked. At least in the OBC format, a repeat visit was highly dissatisfactory as far as casting goes.

There it is. I'm out of the closet. I really liked Wicked, and I love Idina Menzel. Though I'll draw the line at wearing a "Defy Gravity" Tshirt - that's just something I don't want written across my boobs - as flattering as that may be for them.

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 1:56pm

It's OK Lea, we love you.

[rickydrummer]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 2:26pm

Well, I enjoy both shows. I've had four really great experiences at Wicked (and I run...or ran...WickedOnBroadway.net), and I've had six really great experiences at Rent.

However, I feel that slapping yourself with a label like Wicked Head or Renthead seems to paint a picture of yourself as someone who can only enjoy these shows rather than branching out. Before I liked either of these shows, I was already into Sondheim and a lot of other different shows. I don't really consider myself a "head" of either of the two shows, but I like both a considerable amount.

At the moment, however, I'd rather be a Renthead, because I think it has a bit more depth than Wicked overall. And, in addition, I'd rather see "Sweeney Todd" or "The Light in the Piazza" any day over "Wicked."

Posted: 12/12/05 at 2:38pm

renthead. always was, always will be.

[AnotherDay46]

Posted: 12/12/05 at 3:13pm

Renthead. ^__^ I like Wicked, but it just doesn't do it for me.

[abbycarter]

Posted: 12/16/05 at 12:56am

Wickedhead or ShizKid or whatever they're callin' 'em today!!!

Only cause I didn't like RENT at all. Well, that was till I got to see practically everyone from the OBC in the film (plus havin' about 8 years on my age helped too). I can now say I am a RENT fan...

But, I LUV Wicked!!!

[mauriposa]

Posted: 12/16/05 at 5:34am

Total RENThead. I do enjoy Wicked. I have tickets to see it this spring. But I don't have passion for it like I do for RENT. In other words, while I'm waiting for my Mark scarf to arrive, I don't feel the need to go out and buy an Elphaba hat.

[RachLaura]

Posted: 12/16/05 at 6:46am

I'd rather be a renthead...

I never actually saw RENT the show, but i did see Wicked..w/ my mom ::gasp::, which i really did enjoy. But afterwards i didn't go out and buy a "Defying Gravity" t-shirt, or obessively google Idina Menzel, or put random quotes from the show on my info. No, i came out of the show feeling like i had gotten an important message out of it, loved the music, and...sorry to those who look down on the teenagers going with their mothers, felt as though i had gotten closer with her through both our appreciations for the show and it's themes, that we BOTH were able to relate to. With Rent, however, i only saw the movie...and contrary to those who didn't approve (not trying to start another huge war...i'm for peace people ), i thought it was amazing. The music, the characters, the messages, the story, i was engrossed in everything Rent. Usually when i see a good movie or a good show i find myself thinking about and analyzing the different themes and characters for a few days. However, with Rent, it has been 3 weeks (which i know, is not a long time compared to those who have been fans since 1996), and i guess you could say the stage we all go through after seeing a show or movie where we feel compelled to think about it has lasted longer than anything else. I feel as though the themes, relationships, lessons, and overall story has touched me in a way that nothing has before. And yes, i do admit, i got tickets to see the show after i saw the movie. However, i don't think i, as well as anyone else, should be put in the category of "teenager who is going to see the show after the movie and go home and watch bring it on while arguing about Nsync or Backstreet boys." I do understand it's probably a little aggravating spending your whole life loving a show and then seeing some teenagers (who probably don't seem as though they understand the depth and power of Rent...and some of them don't), however, I don't want to feel as though I'm being judged becuase of my age. Rent, in these past few weeks, has effected me so much.Its not hurtful, but upsetting to see that just because I'm a teenager who hasn't seen the show yet, that my extreme love and appreciation for Rent could be meausured by two things that mean so mcuh less than what the movie has brought to my life, as well as many others. I brought my mom and dad to see the movie with me when i went again, and they both LOVED it, two people who have also never seen the show before but are now going to. Who's to say that these adults, and i'm sure that there are many, are any better than the teenagers doing the same thing.

I know no one's on this board to personally attack anyone, and i got a little off topic here, but i just wanted to give the perspective of a teenager who everyone seeems to c ritisize on this board.

have a good day everyone

[renthead2]

Posted: 12/16/05 at 7:24am

well I actually saw wicked when I went to New York (i live on a small island in Canada, and there's nowhere to see musicals here) and I loved it. I thaught it would be the musical of my life. it was soo funny. But then Rent came along. Unfortunatly I didn't see the stage production, so I am basing my whole oppinion of Rent by the Movie. And I literly fell in love with the movie. The thing with Rent - there was no weakest link. usually in movies you will have some actors that are better than others, but Rent was not the case. And the songs are soo amazing! There is not one bad song in that musical. I saw it with my friend and I poked her whenever my "favorite song" would come on. At the end of the movie she told me I poked her 8 times. Rent has completely changed my life. I am always thinking about it. Now I fear that I will not like movie musicals anymore becaus eI will always be comparing them to Rent. I don't care who they cast in any of these other movie musicals - Nothing can beat the love and chemistry that the Rent cast has shown.

[oxdreaminxo]

Posted: 12/16/05 at 7:49am

Renthead, hands down *hehe, I'm actually wearing my showshirt now, small world, eh?*. However, the reason I actually listened to Rent was through a friend and we both had seen and really liked Wicked. She tells me to buy the double disk CD of Rent and I obligued, even though it was kind of pricy. Best CD I have ever gotten. I've been lucky enough to see the musical twice (once when the touring cast came to NJ and on Broadway) and it's really...touching. I dragged my mom along to se the movie and she liked it. She cries at everything (sad commercials, etc.) but didn't cry at all during Rent. That bothered me a bit...lol. Eh, to each their own. But yes, I would rather hear/see Rent anyday, but Wicked is definately my second choice.

[renthead2]

Posted: 12/16/05 at 11:55am

okay I know I already posted my oppinions about Rent vs Wicked but it just occurred to me....... Why are we comparing the two? they are two very different musicals. Can't we like both?

[justagirl2]

Posted: 12/16/05 at 12:00pm

Renthead, I suppose. Neither are my favorite show, but RENT is a bit higher on my list. Wicked was cute and all, but...I don't know. When your friends who think they're obsessed with musical theatre just because they like Wicked start singing "Popular" in Kristen-voice CONSTANTLY, Wicked loses a few points. :)

[Garland Grrrl]

Posted: 12/16/05 at 12:56pm

"A FRIEND of mine is undergoing chemotherapy, but said in all seriousness, 'It's better than "Rent" ' "— Village Voice columnist Michael Musto

[caitiesus1522]

Posted: 12/16/05 at 1:07pm

RENThead! For sure, i have been one for 3 years and yea. Wicked is great and all...but no, never.