Hamilton vs Wicked
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
Which Show Should You See?
Based on CriticScore: Hamilton has a higher critic rating (92 vs 63).
Bringing kids? Hamilton is recommended for Ages 10+, while Wicked is Ages 8+.
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Critics hail Hamilton as a groundbreaking masterpiece that revolutionizes the Broadway musical through hip-hop storytelling. Miranda's audacious, electrifying work about the Founding Father earns near-unanimous raves for its innovation and artistry.
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.