Who has the edge? Cubs-Dodgers vs. 'Hamilton' vs. presidential debate
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On Wednesday, "Hamilton" officially opens in Chicago, the Cubs play the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLCS and it's Round 3 of the Donald Trump-Hillary Clinton debate.

Let's compare.



Cubs: No script; that's true drama.

"Hamilton": Excellent writing -- but virtually the same every night.

Debate: If candidates would actually answer the questions.

Edge: Cubs

Audience star power

Cubs: Bill Murray, Eddie Vedder, Larry King, Magic Johnson.

"Hamilton": Jeff Garlin, Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Debate: Bill Clinton, Ivanka Trump.

Edge: Cubs


Cubs: Dodger Stadium has nice mix of history (3rd oldest MLB park) and stunning setting.

"Hamilton": PrivateBank Theatre is cozy, with great acoustics.

Debate: UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center was built for basketball, not for squabbling.

Edge: Tie between Cubs and "Hamilton"

National importance

Cubs: MLB's biggest postseason TV draw.

"Hamilton": World's coolest U.S. history lesson.


Debate: What happens in Vegas ... will affect our future.

Edge: Debate


Cubs: Will team reach World Series?

"Hamilton": Will the show be the equal of New York's?

Debate: Can Chris Wallace control the candidates?

Edge: Cubs

Who has the edge overall?

Cubs ... of course, it would help if the Cubs could score a run.