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Why see Wicked?

Still Defying Gravity After 20 Years!

This is Oz, but not as you know it! If you're wondering what the wonderful land of Oz was like before Dorothy dropped in, then Wicked has all the answers. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is the story of the unlikely friendship between the Wicked Witch of the West and The Good Witch, and how their stories formed the World of Oz.

One of modern theater's biggest hits, Wicked has now grossed over $1 billion at the Broadway box office, and its various productions have been seen by over 50 million people worldwide. It's not hard to see why, with Stephen Schwartz's now-iconic songs ('Defying Gravity', 'Popular' and 'As Long As You're Mine') providing the perfect soundtrack to this exuberant tale of teenage love, friendship and magic. Plus, who doesn't want to take another trip into the wonderful land of Oz?

What Is Wicked About?

Our story begins in the hallowed halls of Oz's Shiz University, where we meet the Elphaba. Born with green skin, she has been made an outcast, by everyone including her own father, but deep within Elphaba is a great power that's just waiting to be set free. Unfortunately, her time at college gets off to a rocky start when she's given a new roommate - the perky, more perfect-than-perfect Glinda. In the beginning, the two absolutely despise each other, but after a simple act of kindness at a party, they realize that they may not be so different after all.

Over the course of their studies, they become firm friends, but when Elphaba uncovers a sinister plot that could destroy the whole world of Oz, she must choose between keeping her friend or learning how to become... Wicked!

Did You Know?

The song 'Unlimited/I'm Limited' contains a sneakily hidden tribute to The Wizard of Oz. If you listen really close, you might be able to pick out the first seven notes of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'!

Key Information

Audience

Recommended age for children is 8 years and up. There is nothing of a vulgar or of a sexual nature, but there are adult themes. Everyone is required to have a ticket. Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted into the Gershwin Theater.

Run Time

Two hours 30 minutes with one 15 minute intermission

Dates

Open Run

Cast

  • Mary Kate Morrissey as Elphaba
  • Alexandra Socha as Glinda
  • Donna McKechnie as Madame Morrible
  • Brad Oscar as the Wizard
  • Jordan Litz as Fiyero
  • Jake Pedersen as Boq
  • William Youmans as Doctor Dillamond
  • Natalie Ortega as Nessarose
  • Lissa Deguzman as Elphaba Standby
  • Jennafer Newberry as Glinda Standby

Further cast

Megan Loomis, Alicia L. Albright, Beka Burnham, Olivia Dei Cicchi, Matthew Deloch, Meg Doherty, Kristina Doucette, Matt Farcher, Lisa Finegold, Dan Gleason, Josh Daniel Green, Jeff Heimbrock, Stephen Hernandez, Alison Jantzie, Chris Jarosz, Jesse JP Johnson, Zachary Daniel Jones, Cajai Kennedy, Colby Q. Lindeman, Libby Lloyd, Yando Lopez, Ryan Mac, Chase Madigan, Micaela Martinez, Hunter Mikles, Dashi Mitchell, Alicia Newcom, Allsun O'Malley, David Scott Purdy, Emily Rodgers, Travis Taber, Michael Thatcher, Jeremy Thompson, Christianne Tisdale and Nicky Venditti

Creative

  • Joe Mantello
  • Wayne Cilento
  • Eugene Lee
  • Susan Hilferty
  • Kenneth Posner
  • Tony Meola
  • Stephen Schwartz
  • Marc Platt, David Stone and Jon B. Platt
  • Winnie Holzman
  • Gregory Maguire

Awards

2005 Grammy Awards

  • Best Musical Show Album - original cast recording of Wicked

2004 Tony Awards

  • Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical: Idina Menzel
  • Best Costume Design: Susan Hilferty
  • Best Scene Design: Eugene Lee
Nominations
  • Best Musical
  • Best Original Score: Stephen Schwartz
  • Best Book of a musical: Winnie Holzman
  • Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical: Kristin Chenoweth
  • Best Lighting Design: Kenneth Posner
  • Best Choreography: Wayne Cilento
  • Best Orchestrations: William David Brohn

2004 Drama Desk Awards

  • Outstanding Musical
  • Outstanding Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
  • Outstanding Book: Winnie Holzman
  • Oustanding Costume Design: Susan Hilferty
  • Outstanding Set Design of a Musical: Eugene Lee
  • Outstanding Director of a Musical: Joe Mantello
Nominations
  • Outstanding Music: Stephen Schwartz
  • Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth
  • Outstanding Lighting Design: Kenneth Posner

2004 The Drama League Awards

  • Distinguished Production of a Musical
Nominations
  • Distinguished Performance: Kristin Chenoweth
  • Distinguished Performance: Idina Menzel

2004 Eddy Award

  • Susan Hilferty and the entire costume team won the Eddy Award - for Wicked's Costumes

Reviews

Our review

Enchanting, Brilliant, Timeless

Almost 13 years after it's debut, you still can't go wrong with Wicked, a perfect adventure for the whole family! Eugene Lee's scenic design coupled with Susan Hilferty's costume artistry will have you engrossed in their magic throughout the production.

Nicola Quinn

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Customer reviews

134 reviews, average rating: (4.9 Stars)

Craig

Wonderful

Enormously entertaining and a definite must-see! 5 out of 5 stars! ... Read more

Morgan M.

MOST AMAZING MUSICAL EVER!!!

This musical was my first Broadway show, and it took my breath away! During certain songs, such as, "Defying Gravity", the performer (Shoshana Bean) gave me chills! Everything about this musical is what you would expect out of a Broadway show, but multiplied by as much as 1000 times! It was absolutely incredible!!! I would highly recommend going to see this show because the story sends a very powerful message and the whole show itself is such a spectacle! Very, very well done! ... Read more

James

Top show!

I recently took my wife to see the show, it was fantastic and highly recommended! ... Read more

News

Check Out The First Wicked Trailer

Check Out The First Wicked Trailer

Kevin, February 12th, 2024
It's finally here! Take a look at the cast of the first Wicked movie defying gravity in this glittery trailer for one of the most highly-anticipated adaptations of the decade. Watch as the land of Oz bursts to life in vivid colour....
Read more

Check Out The First Wicked Trailer

Check Out The First Wicked Trailer
Kevin, February 12th, 2024
It's finally here! Take a look at the cast of the first Wicked movie defying gravity in this glittery trailer for one of the most highly-anticipated adaptations of the decade. Watch as the land of Oz bursts to life in vivid colour....
Read more

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