Wicked vs Beetlejuice
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
Beetlejuice
Which Show Should You See?
Audiences say: Wicked earns an A+ (Loving It), while Beetlejuice gets an A- (Liking It).
Short on time? Wicked runs 2h 45m while Beetlejuice runs 2h 30m.
Budget-friendly option: Wicked has a $55 lottery for discounted tickets.
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.
Critics are divided on this manic musical adaptation, with some embracing its high-energy chaos and eye-popping visuals while others find it exhaustingly loud and tonally confused. Alex Brightman's performance wins widespread praise.