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[monkeymagic]

I'm planning a weekend trip to NYC to catch one of my fav shows RENT (it stopped playing in the West End a few years ago) and thought I'd catch another show while I'm there.

I've heard good things about Wicked - anyone seen it and care to comment (musically and story wise)

 

[open_mouth_]

I'm going to see it in the middle of August. Tickets are tough to find, though, so plan ahead. I've heard great things about it as well.

 

[Mercury Fred]

I saw it last year when my parents were visiting and I have to say I loathed it. I thought the production was bloated, overwrouhgt and boring all at once. I saw Wicked the same weekend I saw Avenue Q and there was no comparison. I HIGHLY recommend seeing Avenue Q over Wicked, especially if you liked Rent. Q has an amazing sense of humor, wit and heart. Plus it won the Tony over Wicked last year.

 

[monkeymagic]

I saw it last year when my parents were visiting and I have to say I loathed it. I thought the production was bloated, overwrouhgt and boring all at once. I saw Wicked the same weekend I saw Avenue Q and there was no comparison. I HIGHLY recommend seeing Avenue Q over Wicked, especially if you liked Rent. Q has an amazing sense of humor, wit and heart. Plus it won the Tony over Wicked last year.

Thanks I'll check out Avenue Q - saw that recommended a few places too

As for getting tickets for Wicked, with a $26M advance I was expecting some difficulty

 

[Amir0x]

I saw it last year when my parents were visiting and I have to say I loathed it. I thought the production was bloated, overwrouhgt and boring all at once. I saw Wicked the same weekend I saw Avenue Q and there was no comparison. I HIGHLY recommend seeing Avenue Q over Wicked, especially if you liked Rent. Q has an amazing sense of humor, wit and heart. Plus it won the Tony over Wicked last year.

I don't think it was a total loss, as it was a great visual treat at times. But you're pretty much right on in both your dismissal of Wicked and reccomendation of Avenue Q.