Wicked vs Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
Which Show Should You See?
Based on CriticScore: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has a higher critic rating (85 vs 63).
Audiences say: Wicked earns an A+ (Loving It), while Harry Potter and the Cursed Child gets an A- (Liking It).
Different formats: Wicked is a musical, while Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a play.
Short on time? Wicked runs 2h 45m while Harry Potter and the Cursed Child runs 2h 55m.
Bringing kids? Wicked is recommended for Ages 8+, while Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is Ages 10+.
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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 praise the spectacular stagecraft and astonishing magical effects, calling it a visual marvel that brings wizardry thrillingly to life. However, some find the story feels like expensive fan fiction, with mixed views on whether it truly honors the beloved franchise.