Whether that was due to Elton John’s music or Alice In Wonderland scribe Linda Woolverton’s book is up to you at home.
In particular, those worries should include both Elton John’s previous attempt at bringing a literary/cinematic character to the stage, as well as the fact that musical adaptations of such projects don’t always last.
Starting with the former concern, John previously worked on one of the most infamous musicals Broadway has ever seen: Lestat.
But to aide your decision process, you can use the sample musical cue we’ve included below.