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massofmen

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 10:09am

my vote is for the producers.

mamaleh

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 10:13am

A tie between ONCE and MEMPHIS. (Dis)honorable mention: THE SOUND OF MUSIC.

CarlosAlberto

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 10:38am

FOLLIES

followed in rapid succession by:

GYPSY

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

COMPANY

I don't care who's wrong or right. I don't really want to fight no more. It's time for letting go.

Updated On: 1/3/13 at 10:38 AM

wicked1492

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 10:41am

^ OR Fuck you, you're wrong.

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Idiot

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 10:46am

What a wicked question.

PalJoey

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 10:48am

yr pal,
joey

wonkit

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 10:49am

Once.

CarlosAlberto

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 10:52am

@ WICKED1492: NO Fuck you, I have a right to my opinion and if you don't like it SUCK IT.

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Updated On: 1/3/13 at 10:52 AM

ljay889

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 10:56am

Catch that dirt.

madbrian

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 10:59am

Based on the shows' financial success, I'd say Cats, or Mamma Mia.

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CarlosAlberto

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 11:00am

Oh I also forgot:

SWEENEY TODD, PASSION, PACIFIC OVERTURES and ASSASSINS.

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Updated On: 1/3/13 at 11:00 AM

CarlosAlberto

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 11:03am

...did I mention ANYONE CAN WHISTLE?

'cause if I didn't you can go ahead and add that one to the list as well!

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Jungle Red

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 11:06am

As long as Into the Woods isn't in the list...

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hyperbole_and_a_half

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 11:08am

I really don't "get" South Pacific.

CarlosAlberto

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 11:08am

Oh no, I love INTO THE WOODS!

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CarlosAlberto

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 11:10am

Actually I really don't think any of those shows are overrated, it's just way to easy to get some of those on the board all riled up...they get so emotionally invested. Easy and fun!

I don't care who's wrong or right. I don't really want to fight no more. It's time for letting go.

Marianne2

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 11:13am

For me, Wicked. I like it, but too many people act like it's the best show on Earth. I know some have never seen anything else, but I guess for me, I like to find out about other works that might be interesting.

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Mister Matt

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 11:35am

I'd have to go with either The Producers or Spring Awakening.

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South Fl Marc

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 11:38am

"The Lion King"
I loved the first five minutes. After that, it just wouldn't end. It was soooo boring.

Second place to Wicked.It's ok, but not worth the sell out it gets.

Now living in DC. I really have to change my name on the board.

SonofRobbieJ

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 11:48am

'Actually I really don't think any of those shows are overrated'

Thanks for the clarifying statement...because, in the end, claiming shows that are too rarefied and niche to be overrated as overrated just kind of makes you look dumb.

Glad to know you're not dumb!

egghumor

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 12:24pm

NINE

LYLS3637

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 12:39pm

Seriously, no one has said PHANTOM?

beautywickedlover

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 12:40pm

'Spring Awakening'

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what is the most overrated musical of all time
Posted: 1/3/13 at 12:46pm

What is that green mess playing at the Gershwin.

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