Wicked news.
Photo Flash: Annaleigh Ashford and Alex Lacamoire Concert
2008-04-14 11:38:01 from BWW News Desk
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| On Monday, April 7, ANNALEIGH ASHFORD & ALEX LACAMOIRE performed in concert as part of the long-running popular series Broadway at Birdland. Broadway Star ANNALEIGH ASHFORD (currently Glinda in Wicked) and Musical Director ALEX LACAMOIRE (In The Heights) packed the house with an evening of cabaret that included standards, jazz and pop classics from Janis Joplin to Doris Day. more » |
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'Wicked' Soars into Open-Ended San Francisco Production January 2009
2008-04-08 20:42:43 from BWW News Desk
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| The Contra Costa Times reports that the blockbuster musical, Wicked, will begin an open-ended engagement in San Francisco at the Orpheum Theatre in January 2009. more » |
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Los Angeles 'Wicked' to Close 1/11/09
2008-04-02 12:41:33 from BWW News Desk
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| The Los Angeles production of Wicked will play its final performance on January 11, 2009, ending its record-breaking run at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Upon closing, the production will have played 791 performances and 12 previews. more » |
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Megan Hilty: From 'Wicked' to 'Nine to Five'
2008-03-13 16:45:54 from BWW News Desk
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| Broadway darling Megan Hilty stars in the smash hit Wicked, a story inspired by The Wizard of Oz. "Wicked follows Glinda (Hilty), the Good Witch of the North and her relationship with Elphaba (Eden Espinosa), the future Wicked Witch of the West, as they struggle through their opposing personalities and viewpoints, rivalry over the same love-interest, and ultimately, Elphaba's public fall from grace," press notes state. The show has been nominated for ten Tony Awards, winning those for Best Actress, Scenic Design and Costume Design, and has won six Drama Desk Awards. more » |
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BWW TV Exclusive: Wicked's Hilty & Bean, Together Again
2008-03-10 09:02:08 from James Sims
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| BroadwayWorld's own James Sims sat down for an exclusive interview with Megan Hilty and Shoshana Bean at the Chamberlain Hotel in West Hollywood, getting the witchy duo to dish on their time performing in Wicked together, both on Broadway and the National Tour, and found out a little of what they are planning for their upcoming Upright Cabaret show... more » |
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Kerry Ellis Joins 'Wicked' on Broadway, June 17
2008-02-25 13:03:33 from BWW News Desk
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| Kerry Ellis, currently starring as London's Elphaba in Wicked, is to recreate her award-winning performance on Broadway. Kerry will play her final performance in London on June 7, 2008 before beginning performances at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre on June 17, 2008. Following her Broadway engagement, Kerry will return to the London production at the end of the year. more » |
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BWW TV: JoAnne Worley Flies into LA's 'Wicked'
2008-02-15 02:54:32 from James Sims
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| BroadwayWorld's own James Sims sat down with JoAnne Worley backstage at the Pantages Theatre to catch up with the musical theatre star before an evening performance of Wicked. Worley talks about her recent experience back on Broadway in The Drowsy Chaperone and how it feels to join the blockbuster musical in Los Angeles. more » |
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'Wicked' Celebrates 1st Anniversary in LA
2008-02-13 16:00:09 from BWW News Desk
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| Wicked, the smash hit musical, is celebrating its first anniversary at the Pantages Theatre. It opened February 21, 2007 (previews began on February 10) - and the production, which was built for Los Angeles and the Pantages Theatre, is playing an open-ended engagement. more » |
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'Wicked' Chicago Company Announces New Tix thru July 27
2008-02-04 18:27:18 from BWW News Desk
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| The record-breaking Chicago company of Wicked – the top grossing and longest running Broadway show in Chicago theatre history – will soon enable a new block of tickets for purchase. Tickets for performances April 29 – July 27, 2008 will go on-sale to the public on Friday, February 8 at 10 a.m. more » |
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Miriam Margolyes, UK Morrible, Joins Bway 'Wicked' Jan.22
2008-01-04 12:47:42 from BWW News Desk
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| Well known to film audiences for roles as varied as Professor Sprout from the Harry Potter films and her BAFTA Award-winning performance in Martin Scorsese's The Age of Innocence, acclaimed stage and screen actress Miriam Margolyes will make her Broadway debut as Madame Morrible in the musical Wicked, beginning performances January 22. more » |
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'Wicked' Shatters Box Office Records Worldwide
2008-01-02 17:59:37 from BWW News Desk
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| The seven productions of the worldwide smash Wicked shattered box-office, cumulatively grossing $11.2 million worldwide for the week ending December 30, 2007. more » |
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JoAnne Worley is Next Morrible in 'Wicked' LA, Jan.9
2007-12-19 01:46:07 from BWW News Desk
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| Comic actress JoAnne Worley will be the next Madame Morrible in the Los Angeles production of Wicked, beginning performances January 9, 2008. more » |
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David Burnham Joins 'Wicked' Jan.8 as Fiyero
2007-12-17 13:36:59 from BWW News Desk
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| Beginning performances Tuesday, January 8, David Burnham will play Fiyero in the Broadway musical Wicked. more » |
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'Wicked' LA Behind the Emerald Curtain Moves to Fridays at 6PM
2007-12-15 01:45:11 from BWW News Desk
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| Beginning on January 1, 2008, "Behind the Emerald Curtain," the rare insiders' glimpse into the world of the blockbuster Broadway musical Wicked, moves to Friday evenings at 6PM at the Pantages Theatre. more » |
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BWW TV: 'Wicked's' Shoshana Bean Recording in Los Angeles
2007-12-09 14:45:51 from James Sims
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| BroadwayWorld's own James Sims recently caught up with Shoshana Bean as she rehearsed for an upcoming performance at Upright Cabaret. She talked about her time on Broadway, taking over the lead role in Wicked earlier than expected and revealed her future plans for recording and possibly touring once her album is released... more » |
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Photo Coverage: 'Wicked' Opening Number Post-Strike
2007-11-30 17:51:13 from Ben Strothmann
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| The mega-blockbuster hit musical Wicked was back and flying on Broadway yesterday, Thursday November 29 at The Gershwin Theatre more » |
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'Wicked' Flies Back on Broadway, Adds Sunday Benefit Show
2007-11-29 13:18:09 from BWW News Desk
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| The mega-blockbuster hit musical Wicked is back and flying on Broadway beginning tonight, Thursday November 29 at The Gershwin Theatre.Plus, the musical has added an extra performance this Sunday December 2 at 8PM. Proceeds from this special performance will benefit The Actors Fund more » |
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VidCast: Chicago Wicked Celebrates 1000th Performance
2007-11-19 10:55:11 from Michael J. Roberts
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| Even after 1000 performances, Chicago's Wicked is bringing people of all ages and places together. more » |
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Wicked Hits 1000th Chicago Performance Nov.14
2007-11-07 13:41:31 from BWW News Desk
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| On Wednesday, November 14 at 7:30PM, Chicago's record-breaking Wicked will mark a new milestone as the curtain goes up on its 1,000th performance. more » |
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Photo Flash: Wicked's New Witches, Ashford & Block
2007-11-01 16:31:16 from BWW
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| Wicked, Broadway's blockbuster musical, welcomed two new witches Tuesday, October 9: Stephanie J. Block as Elphaba and Annaleigh Ashford as Glinda. more » |
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Photo Flash: 'Ugly Betty' Goes Wicked!
2007-10-30 15:14:34 from BWW
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| The hit ABC comedy "Ugly Betty" paid a visit to the Pantages Theatre, home of the Los Angeles production of the smash musical Wicked, to film coming-episode "Something Wicked This Way Comes." The episode airs on Thursday, November 1 (8-9PM, ET) on the ABC Television Network in the United States. The episode airs on Wednesday, November 7 at 9PM on E4 and on Friday, November 9 at 9PM on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom. more » |
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Photo Coverage: Wicked's Friendship Garden with Bette Midler
2007-10-28 22:20:13 from BWW
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| New York's Wicked hosted "Wicked Day" on Sunday, October 28. In partnership with the New York Restoration Project, Wicked has restored a public community garden with Bette Midler. more » |
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Bette Midler Hosts NYC 'Wicked Day' 10/28; City-Wide Events
2007-10-17 14:35:29 from BWW News Desk
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| In honor of its upcoming 4th Anniversary on Broadway, the hit musical Wicked will host special "Wicked Day" celebrations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, and Boston, where the national tour will be playing at the end of October. Bette Middler hosts special event Sunday October 28, opening "Friendship Garden" more » |
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Something 'Wicked' Comes to 'Ugly Betty' on Nov.1
2007-10-16 16:19:25 from BWW News Desk
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| The November 1 episode of the ABC comedy "Ugly Betty," titled "Something Wicked This Way Comes," includes scenes filmed on location at the Pantages Theatre, where the Los Angeles production of the smash hit musical Wicked is currently playing. more » |
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'Wicked' LA Goes Green at Heal the Bay October 28
2007-10-12 23:05:24 from BWW News Desk
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| The Los Angeles stage production of Wicked and environmental group Heal the Bay announced today that they are joining forces to clean up local beaches this month and educate theatergoers about everyday coastal stewardship as part of the national celebration of Wicked Day. more » |
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