Wicked (NYC)

See it if Amazing concept, resonant lyrics, beautiful music. Classic for all ages. Brilliant

Don't see it if you don't like fairy tales.

See it if You've never seen it before, it's a must see!

Don't see it if You don't like musicals.

See it if You're a fan of The Wizard of Oz. this gives you a fun different perspective. If you read the book, I liked this even better.

Don't see it if You don't like the Wizard of Oz.

See it if You need a good intro to Broadway. A good "first" show.

Don't see it if You are allergic to green.

See it if see it if you like a good show that moves at a good pace and is pleasant to sit and watch.

Don't see it if if you don't like a wizard of Oz type of show, one that borders on animation.

See it if you must.

Don't see it if your tastes are loftier than this slick, overbearing, overblown, overstuffed, overrated, shrill musical.

See it if A spectacle, flying monkeys, spacious public spaces, huge stage, huge cast (35-40,) see more below

Don't see it if Huge house, No Kristin Chernoweth, No Idina Menzel, flying monkeys. Souvenir stands galore see more below

Also POSITIVES. green. rules, escalators, two star turns, special effects, lighting, mass dancing, costumes, more than 3 hours, spacious clean loos .......

NEGATIVES lighting at times, no individual or duo dances, more than 3 hours, It has become a product.... Read more Read less

See it if you want to see a show that's actually remarkably relevant on the eve of Trump's America.

Don't see it if you prefer a show that tells its story on a more intimate scale (this show sometimes feels like a machine that doesn't allow for intimacy).

See it if You love the Oz stories, enjoy power ballads, like a story with some meat to it, great characters, some good surprises, excellent voices

Don't see it if The Wizard of Oz is not your thing, you can't imagine being in a theater full of eager teenage girls, not a fan of overpowering singing

See it if brilliant back story for Wizard of Oz turns everything upside down, catchy/clever music/lyrics and book, often very moving

Don't see it if sets of this venerable show are getting old, actors are fine/K. Lindsay hilarious Glinda, but not in same class vocally as original cast

Also I expected this to be a middle-brow show for the masses but was amazed at how good it was. This is one of those rare blockbuster musicals that plays well both high and low. Low/basic for the many kids in the audience who enjoy the spectacle and catchy music. High because the musical in its own way is very subversive: shows that no one in substance is who he/she appears to be in the original Wizard of Oz movie; and makes a strong political statement about animal rights. High also because the very clever lyrics and the book show the characters to be hilariously self-centered and self-aware. I saw this by winning the lottery for the show: securing fairly good seats at $30 - a treat!... Read more Read less

See it if You love the Wizard of Oz. You want big production numbers. You like underdog stories. You want to take the kids. You like sentimental shows

Don't see it if You don't like big production numbers. You hate the Wizard of Oz. You dislike sentimental shows.

See it if Magically fulfilling - a ride you won't forget due to the energy, the music and the addition to the story.

Don't see it if you do not like the story of The Wizard of House or hate entertaining musicals.

See it if you like costumes and a memorable score.

Don't see it if you're not into the Wizard of Oz or origin stories. There are definitely some "eye-rolling" moments. It's okay, but terribly overrated.

See it if you love big Broadway shows. This is all that and more. Singing, dancing, fabulous costumes with sweet plot, lots of talented performers.

Don't see it if you like serious theater. This is pretty much frivolous. The show delighted me and my companions but we like colorful talented and escapist.

See it if You're a huge fan of Oz.

Don't see it if You're not into overblown productions.

See it if You want to see what the hype is about

Don't see it if You love the story of Oz from the movie or the books.

See it if For great acting and the singing is great. The whole show is tops. After I saw this I ran out and got the CD. My favorite show.

Don't see it if If you have no part of kid in you.

See it if A witty take on the Wizard of Oz. Good music not great. Wonderful sets. Children will enjoy.

Don't see it if Like sophisticated shows

See it if You love a big-scale Broadway musical, love the song Defying Gravity, love great acting & singing

Don't see it if You don't like long-running superb musicals

See it if You love wonderful relevant and gorgeously staged musicals.

Don't see it if You are a Scrooge. Because anyone but a Scrooge will love this brilliant, clever show !

See it if FUN! You want production bang for your buck, enjoy clever storytelling, want to be throughly entertained. Good for kids over 9 - a bit scary

Don't see it if You don't like children's stories, BIG production numbers, classic musicals, sitting in audience with a lot of kids, Disney ventures.

See it if you want to see one of the biggest and most talked about Broadway shows in history

Don't see it if This has been around for 16 years. It’s exactly what you think it’s going to be

Also Not sure anyone will care about my review of this show. Maybe I’m the last person in the world to see it. I’m just finally starting to dip my toes into musicals and I have determined that there are two kinds of musicals. There are musicals like wicked where you need to understand and pay attention to the lyrics of the songs because they further the story. These are the kind of musicals I don’t particularly care for because when I listen to music I hear the voice as an instrument and don’t pay attention to the actual lyrics. The other kind of musical Would be like Carole King’s beautiful. This is more like a play with music thrown in and I like that much better. Even I could appreciate all the theatrics involved with this huge production. There’s not much to criticize after 16 years they know what they’re doing... Read more Read less

See it if you don't want to miss a cultural touchstone, with memorable songs, terrific sets & costumes. Family friendly w/out the darkness of the book

Don't see it if you are uncomfortable w/ a retelling of the Oz story. Some leads aren't strong singers & some can't dance, but still it's not to be missed.

See it if You like underdog stories, big musicals, and/or classic fantasy tales retold from a villain’s perspective or a female perspective

Don't see it if you’re a Wizard of Oz purist; stories about sisterhood don’t interest you; you like your fairy tale revisionism to be edgy, gritty, or sexy

Also A jubilant, easy to love, unapologetically commercial hit. Catchy songs you’ll want to sing yourself. Unless you’re a determined misanthrope it’s impossible not to sympathize w/ the heroine.

Some issues do keep the show from being perfect (choreography is pretty lame, predictable story); but overall, Wicked is so satisfying because it refuses to dismiss certain core realities of womanhood: societal rejection of female ugliness, good deeds by those with innate power don’t outweigh bad intentions of those with institutional power, how easy it is to demonize a nonconforming woman, and how risky it is to love one.

No, it’s not a “deep” show. Yes, it’s all very emotionally manipulative. Neither of these detract from Elphaba’s appeal. That I’ll remember some of the songs for the rest of my life is what pushes the score up to 90.... Read more Read less

See it if You're a fan of The Wizard of Oz. Or even if you're not. It's wildly entertaining. See it.

Don't see it if You don't care for traditional musicals.