Wicked Play Your Opinions ?

Question

I'm going to see Wicked soon in Chicago and i heard it was better in Chicago then other places If you have seen it in Chicago and other places do you think it is? Also is it better than the book or worse or the same? I've read the book so wondering that too. And also are they stopping it in Chicago after Christmas I heard they were I'm not sure though? Thanks!

Answer 1

No, all the shows, including Tour, are relatively the same. Just the casts are different of course. No cast is better than the other, but everyone develops their preference. Usually based on the first cast they see.

It's very different from the book, but I like both a lot.

It's closing in both Chicago and Los Angeles this year. The LA show is moving up to San Francisco. It's been in Chicago 3 years and Los Angeles 2. It had a good run and the producers want to move the show around more. A show can't stay in a place outside of Broadway forever, they have to move around.

Whether it's NY, or Melbourne, Chicago or Stuttgart, many more people love the show than those who do not.

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Answer 2

I have seen the play five times in different places (you can tell by my name) it is a fanatstic play the book pales in comparison I think that nothing can compare with the broadway version but the one in Chicago is ok too. Glinda is slightly high pitched so be careful but you are in for a treat!

Answer 3

The Chi-town company is wonderful...I have seen it once and the touring company once.  Both are great, but the chi-town one i probably visually better. It is all dependent on the leads.  You are the only person who can judge for yourself whether this show is better than other places that perform Wicked as well.

I would not say the book is better or worse.  It is different.  In my opinion is darker and a heavier plot.

Yes, the shows is closing.  Last curtain is the last weekend in January.  I am sad to see it go, but it had a great run (3.5 yrs?)!

hope this helps, and enjoy it!