Wicked: Book vs. Musical

[IrishGrace]

Ok my DH & I are going to see Wicked in April... before yesterday, I'd only ever heard one song, and then DH got me hooked on the soundtrack. Anyway, he's read the book, which is what prompted him to want to see the musical in the first place. I'm just wondering if I should read the book before I go or if I'll understand the story enough without having first read the book.

Hope that wasn't too confusing LOL Thanks for any advice

 

[theatregeek]

I think as long as you know the story to the Wizard of Oz, you'll be fine. From what I know of the musical, it doesnt depend on knowing anything about the book...
I'm going in April too! where are you seeing it?

 

[IrishGrace]

Thanks for the tip... I think my DH has told me all but the most minute details of the book already *rolling eyes* so there's probably no point in my reading the book anyway LOL

We're going to the Dallas Summer Musicals series... we saw The Lion King 4 1/2 years ago and loved it! Not sure why it's taken us this long to see another one LOL

 

[Paddington]

You don't need to read the book at all, it's actually very different from the book! The musical can be a family thing, the book is very much for adults. The musical flows better (obviously perhaps...), the book goes into, I think, a little too much detail every now and then and I get a bit bored. I think the musical is much better.

 

[theatregeek]

agreed. there are certain things about the wicked witch that were explained in the book that I could have done without. lol

 

[theatregeek]

You don't need to read the book at all, it's actually very different from the book! The musical can be a family thing, the book is very much for adults. The musical flows better (obviously perhaps...), the book goes into, I think, a little too much detail every now and then and I get a bit bored. I think the musical is much better.

agreed. there are certain things explained about the wicked witch in the book that I could have go have gone without knowing about LoL!

 

[theatregeek]

dang...sorry about the double posts :o

 

[WalkingANewRoad]

I saw it a couple months ago it was amazing!!! I didn't read the book till afterwards but i understude it fine. have fun.

 

[cinnabunch]

I really did not like the book. I was so disapointed in it. The show however was awesome. I love the music, and I got to see the how last month and was just so happy with it!

cindy

 

[Miss Mayberry]

The book got a bit graphic for my taste, and while a fun book for the most part, I, like Paddington, got a bit bored at times with the excruciating detail. Haven't seen the musical (though I would LOVE to) but I should think you wouldn't need to read the book to understand the musical. Any background info you would need to know should be printed in the program.

Have a great time and make sure you let us know how it was!

 

[PeaceJoyLoveAndCoffee]

The Musical is AMAZING!! The book, as has been stated multiple times though, is very... Adult themed. Lets leave it at that. Its a good book, but i read it and came out like 'O_O not like the play.'

 

[CelticGrace]

We just got back from seeing it... it was awesome!! And it answered so many questions I had about The Wizard of Oz

 

[Corri]

I never even read the book and enjoyed Wicked. It's base idea is like the Wizard of Oz.
I sent you a question lol

 

[CelticGrace]

I never got a PM or anything from you...

 

[Mewtwo]

OK. I love the Musical. Right now I'm listening to my iTunes and I'm listening to Defying Gravity, my favorite song. But I haven't read the book.....

 

[TheatreGeek123]

I love the musical so much better than the book. The book is ronchy and not fun to read at all. The musical is amazing. Everyone should see it. The music and set is amazing and I love it so much! I saw it when I went to New York and it was amazing!

 

[CaliGirl1019]

yea... i love the musical to death! but haven't read the book yet... prolly won't for awhile.