TheBoost said:

I saw the first national tour of the musical "Jekyll and Hyde" and years later saw the second national tour. Both excellent shows, but not the same. Different talents make a different experience.

was the script changed? were the songs? But I will agree different talents make for a different experience.

TheBoost said:
Even if you wanted to, the most blatant of imitation couldn't ever really be the same experience.

I am forced to agree, just take a look at the two Psycho movies.