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bigrick · March 14, 2009, 01:51 AM

Is this a show for young kids? Like Lion King?

I know the Wizard of Oz story but I know nothing about Wicked other than it's not available yet at TDF for half price. Not much for me to go on in terms of taking young kids. As you can see, I really need your help!

3kids4me · March 14, 2009, 07:35 AM

Wicked is a great show...but how young is "young"?

pcgirl54 · March 14, 2009, 07:55 AM

IMHO it is not for young ones under 8. Having a history with the Wizard of Oz is what makes it enjoyable because it is a backstory with irony about the Good Witch and Bad Witch based on the book Wicked. I enjoyed the LK and Beauty and the Beast plays. I saw Wicked last year and it is terrific. I will never think the same way about the WOZ. Whole new insight to the witches.

ownsmany · March 14, 2009, 09:16 AM

My kids loved WICKED and saw it 3 times. At the time they were 11 & 14. Their friends also loved it.

Gerie · March 14, 2009, 11:23 AM

We actually take the entire fifth grade at my school to see Wicked each year. For most it is their first Broadway experience, and they are completely dazzled by it.

DeniseM · March 14, 2009, 12:38 PM

The musical is not based on the Wizard of Oz movie - it is based on the novel Wicked, which is a really bizarre adult novel - however, they have toned it down a lot for the musical. I think it's too dark for kids under 10.

Wicked the musical -

hudshut · March 14, 2009, 12:46 PM

My brother and his wife have seen Wicked twice in San Francisco.
About two weeks ago, I just asked him if he thought the show would be enjoyable for my 5 1/2 yr old. He and his wife think their 10 1/2 yr old, 4th grade son is barely old enough to see it now. They said there are some dark, loud, scary scenes.

bigrick · March 16, 2009, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 3kids4me

Wicked is a great show...but how young is "young"?

Under 10...........

bigrick · March 16, 2009, 02:42 AM

I knew it was the back story but that was all I knew.

I think we'll wait a few years more. Most of the kids will be over 10 by then.

Thanks for the info everyone.

glenn1000 · March 16, 2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bigrick

Under 10...........

I agree with that, though our 8 year old- youngest of three so used to older kid things- enjoyed it.

One thing I think is important that we overlooked: most kids have not seen "The Wizard of Oz" these days. Rent the DVD and watch it with them prior to seeing Wicked to make it more meaningful. We did it after the fact but wish we'd thought of that before.

Just saw Wicked for a second time- first was in NYC and this time in SF. Great show!

JackieD · March 17, 2009, 08:40 PM

Took our girls last summer in NYC. We LOVED it! They were 15, 12 & 8 at the time. The 8 year is usually figity but sat mesmerized the whole time.

dioxide45 · March 17, 2009, 09:36 PM

We have seen it three times. Even though we have no children I would not recommend it for younger children. While it is based on the novel, it very loosely ties to it. There are far more references in the play to the Wizard of Oz than there were in the book. It truly is a great show and I would go see it again.

I keep telling my wife though that the story of Wicked couldn't have happened, because OZ only existed in Dorothy’s dream, it started with her getting knocked out and ceased to exist with her waking up. My wife doesn't buy my story.

Luanne · March 17, 2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dioxide45

I keep telling my wife though that the story of Wicked couldn't have happened, because OZ only existed in Dorothy’s dream, it started with her getting knocked out and ceased to exist with her waking up. My wife doesn't buy my story.

Obviously you never read the Oz books by L. Frank Baum. The movie "The Wizard of Oz" was quite different. In the books, it is a real place. Your wife is correct.

boneyfamily · March 17, 2009, 10:03 PM

I have a 6,5,4 year old and all just saw it in London over the Christmas Break. My 4 year old can be scared of her own shadow but thought the show was wonderful. They are still singing the soundtrack and would like to see it again. It depends on your children. My children didn't seem to think it was dark or scary but they have seen wizard of oz a million times.

I would let them see it again.

dioxide45 · March 17, 2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Luanne

Obviously you never read the Oz books by L. Frank Baum. The movie "The Wizard of Oz" was quite different. In the books, it is a real place. Your wife is correct.

I know she is. I just like to give her a hard time about it.

The movie is far more happyfied (if that is even a word) than the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, by Gregory Maguire.

Luanne · March 17, 2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dioxide45

I know she is. I just like to give her a hard time about it.

The movie is far more happyfied (if that is even a word) than the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, by Gregory Maguire.

I loved the Oz books as a child, and even though I liked the movie version, the books are so much better. I also ready "Wicked" by Gregory Maguire and found it very dark and somewhat strange. The musical stage production was much different.

BevL · March 18, 2009, 12:46 AM

Not to completely hijack this thread, but was anybody else terrified by the Wicked Witch in the movie version as a child? I remember having nightmares for weeks and sleeping on the floor in my parents' room. I was probably about four or five at the time.

I guess my vote would be not to take younger children.

DeniseM · March 18, 2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BevL

Not to completely hijack this thread, but was anybody else terrified by the Wicked Witch in the movie version as a child? I remember having nightmares for weeks and sleeping on the floor in my parents' room. I was probably about four or five at the time.

I guess my vote would be not to take younger children.

Yep! Scared me to death...oh...and those winged monkeys!

ecwinch · March 18, 2009, 01:21 AM

I was fine with the Witch ...... but those damn monkeys.

Wicked is coming to San Antonio in June. Cannot wait.

March 14, 2009, 01:51 AM	#1
bigrick TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Sac, CA Posts: 828	I have Wicked thoughts Is this a show for young kids? Like Lion King? I know the Wizard of Oz story but I know nothing about Wicked other than it's not available yet at TDF for half price. Not much for me to go on in terms of taking young kids. As you can see, I really need your help!

March 14, 2009, 07:55 AM	#3
pcgirl54 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,632 Resorts: Marriott Barony Beach & Marriott Harbour Point HHI Brewster Green Resort on Cape Cod	IMHO it is not for young ones under 8. Having a history with the Wizard of Oz is what makes it enjoyable because it is a backstory with irony about the Good Witch and Bad Witch based on the book Wicked. I enjoyed the LK and Beauty and the Beast plays. I saw Wicked last year and it is terrific. I will never think the same way about the WOZ. Whole new insight to the witches. __________________ PCgirl54 Last edited by pcgirl54 : March 14, 2009 at 02:23 PM.

March 14, 2009, 12:38 PM	#6
DeniseM Moderator TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Northern, CA Posts: 14,068 Resorts: Starwood-WKORV, SDO, & SVR, Branson-Roark Vacation Club, Tahoe-Kingsbury Crossing, Kauai Beach Villas - 2 weeks	The musical is not based on the Wizard of Oz movie - it is based on the novel Wicked, which is a really bizarre adult novel - however, they have toned it down a lot for the musical. I think it's too dark for kids under 10. Wicked the musical - __________________ DeniseM "Starwood is hired to administer reservations, clean the toilets, and take out the trash. They are not paid to interfere with owners' usage. They're acting as if they own the place." - Pit Last edited by DeniseM : March 14, 2009 at 12:41 PM.

March 14, 2009, 12:46 PM	#7
hudshut TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 539	My brother and his wife have seen Wicked twice in San Francisco. About two weeks ago, I just asked him if he thought the show would be enjoyable for my 5 1/2 yr old. He and his wife think their 10 1/2 yr old, 4th grade son is barely old enough to see it now. They said there are some dark, loud, scary scenes. Last edited by hudshut : March 14, 2009 at 12:48 PM.

March 17, 2009, 09:36 PM	#12
dioxide45 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: May 20, 06 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,938 Resorts: Marriott's Grande Vista, Marriott's Harbour Lake	We have seen it three times. Even though we have no children I would not recommend it for younger children. While it is based on the novel, it very loosely ties to it. There are far more references in the play to the Wizard of Oz than there were in the book. It truly is a great show and I would go see it again. I keep telling my wife though that the story of Wicked couldn't have happened, because OZ only existed in Dorothy’s dream, it started with her getting knocked out and ceased to exist with her waking up. My wife doesn't buy my story. __________________ Grande Vista owners, visit the owners group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GVnewsgroup/ Marriott TS ROFR Database: http://dioxide45.tripod.com/rofr.html

March 14, 2009, 07:35 AM	#2
3kids4me TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 16, 04 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,521 Resorts: Smugglers' Notch	Wicked is a great show...but how young is "young"?

March 14, 2009, 09:16 AM	#4
ownsmany TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Sep 3, 06 Location: The Great State of Pennsylvania Posts: 845 Resorts: Marriotts, Manhattan Club, Arubas, numerous HH and others. Too Many!	My kids loved WICKED and saw it 3 times. At the time they were 11 & 14. Their friends also loved it.

March 14, 2009, 11:23 AM	#5
Gerie Guest BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 175	We actually take the entire fifth grade at my school to see Wicked each year. For most it is their first Broadway experience, and they are completely dazzled by it.

March 16, 2009, 02:42 AM	#9
bigrick TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Sac, CA Posts: 828	I knew it was the back story but that was all I knew. I think we'll wait a few years more. Most of the kids will be over 10 by then. Thanks for the info everyone.

March 17, 2009, 08:40 PM	#11
JackieD TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 9, 05 Location: Colorado Posts: 186	Took our girls last summer in NYC. We LOVED it! They were 15, 12 & 8 at the time. The 8 year is usually figity but sat mesmerized the whole time.

March 17, 2009, 10:03 PM	#14
boneyfamily TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Mar 17, 09 Location: Zurich Switzerland Posts: 3 Resorts: Marriott Grand Chateau, Marriott Desert Springs; Marriott Marbella Beach Resort	Saw it with Children in London I have a 6,5,4 year old and all just saw it in London over the Christmas Break. My 4 year old can be scared of her own shadow but thought the show was wonderful. They are still singing the soundtrack and would like to see it again. It depends on your children. My children didn't seem to think it was dark or scary but they have seen wizard of oz a million times. I would let them see it again.

March 18, 2009, 12:46 AM	#17
BevL TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 22, 04 Location: BC Canada Posts: 1,957	Not to completely hijack this thread, but was anybody else terrified by the Wicked Witch in the movie version as a child? I remember having nightmares for weeks and sleeping on the floor in my parents' room. I was probably about four or five at the time. I guess my vote would be not to take younger children.

March 18, 2009, 01:21 AM	#19
ecwinch TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,490 Resorts: Marriott Harbour Point (HP), Royale Beach , Seapointer, Riverside Suites, WorldMark Pts (WM), Wyndham Pts	I was fine with the Witch ...... but those damn monkeys. Wicked is coming to San Antonio in June. Cannot wait. __________________ Eric Learn more about your 2009 WorldMark Board Candidates and the 2009 WorldMark By-Law Amendment.

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