Chicago vs Wicked
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
Which Show Should You See?
Based on CriticScore: Chicago has a higher critic rating (87 vs 63).
Audiences say: Chicago earns a B+ (Liking It), while Wicked gets an A+ (Loving It).
Short on time? Chicago runs 2h 30m while Wicked runs 2h 45m.
Bringing kids? Chicago is recommended for Ages 13+, while Wicked is Ages 8+.
Budget-friendly option: Wicked has a $55 lottery for discounted tickets.
Critics hail this stripped-down revival as wildly entertaining and pulse-racing, with top-flight performances bringing fresh vitality to Kander and Ebb's dark musical about celebrity and crime.
Critics are mixed on this lavish spectacle, with Kristin Chenoweth's star turn widely praised but the book criticized for lacking emotional depth. The $14 million production dazzles visually, though some find it overlong and dramatically uneven.