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Don’t miss the amazing Wicked Broadway show in your city. As fervent fans eagerly seek out Wicked tickets to this much-anticipated production, join us as we delve into the creative genius behind the tour, the experiences of the cast, the musical’s cultural impact, and much more. Step into the mesmerizing world of Wicked Musical Tour and prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey. Discover the untold true story of the Witches of Oz at Broadway’s biggest blockbuster— WICKED . Find the best seats and buy tickets at the lowest price.

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Even if you don’t consider yourself to be very well-versed in the world of musical theatre, chances are you will have heard of Wicked. Inspired by Gregory Maguire’s novel of the same name, which was published in 1995, it premiered on Broadway on October 30th, 2003, after a successful run in San Francisco earlier in the year. The original Broadway cast was made up of musical legends: Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda, Norbert Leo Butz as Fiyero, and Idina Menzel – of Frozen fame – starring as Elphaba.

Wicked is a Broadway musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. It is based on the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, itself a retelling of the classic 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum and the 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film The Wizard of Oz.

One of the reasons that Wicked is so popular is the sheer scale of its production. It has been at the  Gershwin Theatre  on West 51st Street in the Paramount Plaza building in midtown Manhattan since its Broadway debut in 2003. The theatre has the largest seating capacity on Broadway with almost two thousand seats, and Wicked is regularly sold out thanks to its international reputation as one of the top shows to see in NYC. The theatre was designed in an art nouveau style by Ralph Alswang and opened in 1972 as the Uris Theatre before being renamed to honor the Gershwins in 1983. The set is bold, bright – and very, very green.

Wicked is a retelling of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum, from the point of view of the witches who live in the Land of Oz. It follows Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Galinda, later known as Glinda the Good Witch, and tells the story of how they met at school, their initial rivalry and dislike of each other, and their eventual friendship before Elphaba’s fall from grace. Although Elphaba and Galinda have a love interest in common, Fiyero, the musical is more interested in themes of friendship, what being ‘wicked’ really means, and understanding other people’s perspectives and motivations.

The original cast album won a  Grammy Award  and was nominated for ten  Tony Awards , eventually winning three, including Best Actress for Menzel. Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz bought the rights to Maguire’s novel in 1998; although it isn’t an entirely faithful adaptation, Schwartz collaborated with writer  Winnie Holzman  to create a plot that worked onstage. The musical developed through a series of readings with Chenoweth alongside Stephanie J Block as Elphaba. Menzel joined the production in 2000 along with Joe Mantello as director. Wicked is one of Broadway’s most beloved productions: its scope is epic and its production is huge, glittering, and mesmerizing, but more than that, it is a story that is at its heart about love, truth, and friendship – and those are qualities that audiences will always respond to.

The first act begins as the people of Oz rejoice after the death of Elphaba as Glinda the Good Witch takes center stage. Then the show moves back in time to depict Elphaba’s birth, her relationship with her disabled sister Nessarose and her time at school with Galinda, where they were roommates and rivals. Elphaba’s magical talent is discovered, Prince Fiyero appears, and Galinda and Elphaba become friends before traveling together to meet the Wizard of Oz. There, they discover corruption on an epic scale, and Elphaba runs away after swearing to take her revenge on the Wizard. In the second act, we discover she has been nicknamed the Wicked Witch of the West, while Galinda – now Glinda – has been placed in public opposition to her. When Dorothy reaches the land of Oz, things get even more complicated…

Wicked is packed with catchy melodies and onstage antics, but it is hard to argue that the heart of the story lies with the development of the relationship between Elphaba and Glinda, from What Is This Feeling? too Popular to their last duet, For Good, arguably the most tear-jerking and emotional part of the entire show. The musical is full of spectacle, color, vibrant costumes, and funny lines, but the end of the first act is probably the most visually stunning as Elphaba sings Defying Gravity, the most famous song in the show, and rises slowly into the air. The high notes will send a shiver down your spine.

• Music and Lyrics – Stephen Schwartz
• Book – Winnie Holzman
• Director – Joe Mantello
• Choreographer – Wayne Cilento
• Set Designer – Eugene Lee
• Costume Designer – Susan Hilferty
• Lighting Designer – Kenneth Posner
• Sound Designer – Tony Meola
• Orchestrations – William David Brohn
• Musical Director – Stephen Oremus

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Wicked , the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another girl, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

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Visually stunning, Wicked boasts a soaring score from Stephen Schwartz ( Godspell , Pippin ) that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good, Tony Award-winning sets and costumes and some of the most gravity-defying moments on the Great White Way.  Wicked has been hailed by The New York Times as “the defining musical of the decade.” 

"The most complete, and completely satisfying, musical I've come across in a long time." USA Today Elysa Gardner

"Winnie Holzman's script keeps the gags coming as it cleverly subverts the film that spawned it. Packed with spectacular coups de theatre and magical effects." The Daily Telegraph Charles Spencer

"What a spectacle this is! Keep your eye on the witches. These wonderful girls from Oz are a delight." Newsday Linda Winer

"Built on songs by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman, the show is steeped in talent." The New York Times Ben Brantley

""Wizard of Oz" fans will be fascinated by all the back stories, answering such questions as "Is Glinda really that good?" and "Where did the flying monkeys come from?" But the best thing about Wicked is its stars, whose talents cast a poweful spell." NY1 Rome Torre

"There are flying monkeys, flying witches and flying scenery, but the musical itself truly soars when one of its marvelously talented leading ladies...unleashes the kind of vocal magic that needs no supernatural or even technical assistance." Variety Charles Isherwood

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Like The Wizard of Oz, Wicked is the definition of family-friendly. But like the classic 1939 movie, younger children may find it too long or be frightened by the show's flying monkeys, allusions to offstage violence and death of a character. Most children over eight, however, will be delighted by the world of Wicked .

There is no specific dress code at the theatre. For all performances, attire should be comfortable and appropriate for the occasion. Please remember the theatre is air conditioned during the summer months; sweaters are recommended.

The Gershwin Theatre offers soft drinks, water, cocktails and candy 45 minutes before the show and during intermission. Bars are located on the front orchestra and mezzanine levels. Visit the bar before the show to pre-order your intermission drinks! Please note that no food or drinks are allowed into the theater and must be consumed in the lobbies.

Devices are available free-of-charge on the second level of the Gershwin theater, as well as hand-held captioning devices for the deaf and audio descriptions devices for the blind.

Audien™ Translation System devices are available for $10 on the second level of the theatre – currently offered in Japanese, German, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Mandarin and Korean. You can rent a headset and get a running synopsis of the show in any of these seven languages.

The seating procedure for latecomers varies by seat section. Generally speaking, late patrons who are seated in the orchestra may be held in the lobby until approximately twenty minutes after the performance begins. They are then escorted directly to their seats by an usher.

The cast members love to hear from you, but we cannot guarantee that all letters will receive a response. You may send correspondence to:

[Cast Member Name] c/o Wicked Gershwin Theatre Stage Door 242 West 51st Street New York, NY 10019

No. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will star as Elphaba and Glinda in the film adaptation of Wicked , but they do not appear in the Broadway production. 

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MK is honored to be the 25 th  woman to play Elphaba full time on Broadway. MK spent a decade touring through 92 cities with  Wicked  (Elphaba),  Mean Girls  (Janis), and  Hair  (Sheila), before making her Broadway debut last year as the Elphaba Standby. She is a graduate of Syracuse University.

Broadway credits include Head Over Heels, Brighton Beach Memoirs , and Spring Awakening . Encores!: Mabel in Mack & Mabel, Paint Your Wagon . Off-Broadway credits include Actually (MTC), Fun Home (The Public, Lortel nomination), Death Takes a Holiday and Dream of the Burning Boy (Roundabout, Drama League nomination). Regional: Papermill Playhouse, Williamstown, Yale Repertory. Television: Skye on Amazon’s Red Oaks, Mrs. Maisel, Evil, The Big C , and many more.

Broadway debut! Jordan comes directly from the national tour after playing the Winkie Prince for over a year and a half. Credits:  Radio City Christmas Spectacular ,  Legally Blonde,  numerous productions with   Walt Disney World .  Jordan   hails from California where he was a competitive swimmer, winning collegiate national championships and competing in the 2012 US Olympic Trials. Forever thankful for his family, Josh and darling wife, Julie.

Jake Pedersen is made his Broadway debut in Parade . National tours:  Wicked  (Boq),  Escape to Margaritaville  (Ensemble). Regional:  Writing Kevin Taylor  (Meadow Brook Theatre),  Newsies  (Crutchie, NLBP). New works:  The Last Day  (Sarah Schlesinger/Mike Reid),  The Lucky Boy  (Kristen Childs). BFA in Musical Theatre from Penn State.

Donna McKechnie received a Best Actress Tony Award for her performance in A Chorus Line . Other Broadway shows include How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying ; The Education of Hyman Kaplan ; Sondheim – A Musical Tribute (which she also choreographed); Promises, Promises; Company ; On The Town; State Fair (Fred Astaire Award); and The Visit . She has starred in and choreographed numerous productions regionally as well as productions in London's West End, Paris, and Tokyo. Her TV credits include Hullaballoo, Fame, Cheers, Dark Shadows , and HBO Specials. Films include The Little Prince and Every Little Step. Donna's memoir, Time Steps, was published by Simon and Schuster. In 2021, Ms. McKechnie was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame.

William Youmans is thrilled to return to Wicked . He originated the role of Dr. Dillamond on Broadway. Also on Broadway: Billy Elliot , Farnsworth Invention, The Little Foxes (with Elizabeth Taylor), Big River, Titanic, Pirate Queen, Finian’s Rainbow , Baz Luhrmann’s La Boheme, Carousel, To Kill a Mockingbird . Movies & TV: Birdman, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Nadine, Mrs. Soffel, Fresh Horses, Ten Minutes to Midnight, Compromising Positions , Law and Order .

Brad Oscar has been seen on Broadway in Mrs. Doubtfire ,  Something Rotten!  (Tony nomination),  Big Fish ,  Nice Work..., The Addams Family ,  Spamalot ,  The Producers  (Tony nomination),  Jekyll & Hyde and  Aspects of Love . National Tours:  The Phantom of the Opera ,  Young Frankenstein ,  Jekyll & Hyde . West End:  The Producers.  Off Broadway:  Broadway Bounty Hunter ,  Nassim ,  Sweeney Todd  (Barrow Street Theatre),  Forbidden Broadway  (Theater East). Regional credits:  The Gods of Comedy ( McCarter/Old Globe),  Hairspray  (KC Starlight),  The Squirrels  (La Jolla Playhouse),  Fiddler on the Roof  (Barrington Stage),  Barnum  (Asolo Rep, Maltz Jupiter Theatre; Carbonell Award for Best Actor, Musical),  The Mystery of Irma Vep ,  Cabaret ,  Damn Yankees  (Arena Stage). Film:  Ghost Town ,  The Producers.  TV:  Madam Secretary, Smash, The Good Wife , three Law & Order . 

Natalie Ortega is making her Broadway debut. Regional: In the Heights; Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (The Kimmel Center). Film/TV: Search Party (Max),  Maybe I Do .

Holzman is best known for creating the acclaimed, but short-lived ABC television series My So-Called Life , which earned her an Emmy nomination for her writing.

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Winner of over 50 major awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards, WICKED is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. WICKED tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Declared "The Best Musical of the Decade" by Entertainment Weekly and "A Cultural Phenomenon" by Variety, WICKED is based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman. The production is directed by Joe Mantello with musical staging by Wayne Cilento.

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The national tour of Wicked is welcoming new cast members. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

BroadwayWorld is wishing a hearty-- in Oz-speak-- Congratulotions to the 'Munchkinland' touring cast of Wicked. The production is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary of making magic across North America.  

A virtual open call for the role of 'Fiyero' has been announced for the National Touring Company of the blockbuster musical WICKED.

WICKED will launch a Digital Lottery ticket policy in Oklahoma City playing at the Civic Center Music Hall. Learn more about how to purchase tickets.

Oz-worthy spectacle and a 'wonderful' touring cast prove why Broadway's 4th longest-running show is as 'popular' as ever.

Electric Owl Studios, the greenest studio on earth, opened their doors to the Broadway Green Alliance and the stars of Wicked, Olivia Valli (Elphaba) and Celia Hottenstein (Glinda), to highlight the importance of creating sustainable production practices. Valli and Hottenstein toured the Electric Owl Studios campus and along the way learned tips on ways fans can implement green practices into their everyday lives. Watch the video here!

Wicked, the 20-year Broadway sensation, is making its comeback at Wharton Center until May 28th, 3 years after the pandemic forced the tour to close down just before coming to East Lansing.

Wicked is finally coming back to East Lansing from May 10th through 28th. After premiering on Broadway in 2003, Wicked received 3 awards at the 2004 Tony Awards, and has been touring the continent ever since 2005.

The National Tour of the Broadway sensation WICKED will welcome Olivia Valli as Elphaba and Celia Hottenstein as Glinda beginning performances Tuesday, May 2 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis, MO.

WICKED is a wily piece of pop. It turns 20 this year, but you'd never know that sitting in Dr. Phillips Center for the show's third tour stop in Orlando. Its shrewd indictment of society's worst instincts and most seductive assumptions still tear through a room like a twister...

The National Tour of Broadway sensation WICKED will welcome new cast members beginning next month!

Pictured here is the touring company underneath the Orpheum Theatre marquee in Minneapolis.

Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that WICKED, Minneapolis’ most popular musical will return to Minneapolis this summer to kick off the 2022-2023 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season Wednesday, July 27 to Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022 at the historic Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis).

Winning more than 100 international awards including three Tony Awards and a Grammy Award, WICKED has managed to cast its spell on more than 60 million people across the globe for nearly two decades, and is still going strong today. Read our critic's review.

Broadway In Chicago has announced tickets for Chicago’s most popular musical, WICKED, will go on sale Monday, May 23, 2022. WICKED will play Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre for a limited engagement September 28 - December 4, 2022.

WICKED, Boston’s most popular musical will return to the Citizens Bank Opera House June 8 – July 24, 2022 as part of the Lexus Broadway In Boston Season. 

Lisa Howard will take over the role of Madame Morrible in the National Tour of WICKED, beginning performances tomorrow February 1, 2022 at Centennial Hall in Tucson, AZ. 

What does it take to bring Wicked to cities across the country? Go inside the load-in process for the Wicked national tour, filmed at Tucson's Centennial Hall!

The Broadway sensation WICKED looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle.  Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin, who is smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, WICKED performances at Playhouse Square tonight December 20, and tomorrow Dec 21 have been canceled.

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SO MUCH HAPPENED BEFORE DOROTHY DROPPED IN

WICKED , the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle.  Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED —the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story. “If every musical had the brains, heart and courage of WICKED , Broadway really would be a magical place” ( Time Magazine ).

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There's no place like OZ, and after two decades on Broadway, there's still no show like WICKED !

Check out some of the TERRIFIC national press coverage in celebration of WICKED 's 20th Anniversary on Broadway!

The Broadway cast of WICKED performs "One Short Day" on Good Morning America! (Fri 10/27/23)

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PHOTO 1: Celia Hottenstein as Glinda in the National Tour of WICKED .

PHOTO 2: Olivia Valli as Elphaba and Celia Hottenstein as Glinda in the National Tour of WICKED .

PHOTO 3: Olivia Valli as Elphaba in the National Tour of WICKED .

PHOTO 4: The National Touring Company of WICKED .

PHOTO 5: Celia Hottenstein as Glinda and Olivia Valli as Elphaba in the National Tour of WICKED .

PHOTO 6: Celia Hottenstein as Glinda and Olivia Valli as Elphaba in the National Tour of WICKED .

In the heart of Hollywood, on Hollywood Boulevard, right down the block from Vine Street, stands the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. It's a fitting location: The Pantages has become one of the greatest landmarks of Hollywood, signifying both the glorious past and adventuresome future of the world's entertainment capital.

The Hollywood Pantages has a history as grand and diverse as the stage and screen fare which audiences have flocked to enjoy there for half a century. These days it's one of Los Angeles' leading homes of legitimate theatre (the five highest-grossing weeks in L.A.'s theatrical history were all shows at the Pantages) and a favorite "location" for tv shows, movies and music videos. In the past, it has been a movie house, with live vaudeville acts between features as well as the site of many gala premieres and "spectaculars." For ten years the Hollywood Pantages Theatre was the home of the glittering Academy Awards Presentations.

While the use of the Hollywood Pantages Theatre may have changed over the years, the theatre does not appear all that different today. After several touch-ups over the years, the Hollywood Boulevard showplace was renovated at the turn of the 21st century to recapture its 1930 look and luxury. When the theatre reopened in September 2000, some 300 people had repainted nearly every inch of the theatre, restored its outer lobby and missing chandeliers, refurbished its walls and prepared it for the new century.

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