Events Announced for WICKED's Return Engagement in Denver

WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster returns to Denver at The Buell Theatre June 3-July 5 only. Tickets are on sale now at Denvercenter.org or by calling 303.893.4100.

World of Wicked | Special Performance on Monday, June 8 at noon
Visit the World of WICKED through June 14 at Cherry Creek Shopping Center Grand Court. "Step Behind the Emerald Curtain" and see WICKED come to life in a 20-foot "bubble" with props and costumes from Broadway's biggest blockbuster. Plus, take your photo in Oz. June 8 at noon join us for a performance by members of the cast and an autograph signing. This event is free and open to the public.

Talkback | Tuesday, June 9 after the 7:30pm show
Ticketed patrons attending the June 9 evening performance may stay after the show for a Q&A with members of the company.

Witches' Night Off | Monday, June 15 at 7:30pm
Members of the National Touring Company of WICKED will host WITCHES' NIGHT OFF, an evening of song at the Hard Rock Cafe Denver on Monday, June 15th at 7:30pm. Produced by company members of WICKED, the evening is an opportunity for them to step out of their roles in the musical and kick up their heels performing some of their favorite non-Ozian material. The Monday night event will include LIVE auctions featuring opportunities to join the company backstage at The Buell Theatre. Tickets are available for $20- $40. All proceeds benefit BC/EFA, Project Angel Heart, Rainbow Alley and Doctors Without Borders. The purchase of event tickets is tax deductible. Please visit witchesnightoff.org for more information.

Lottery
A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held for WICKED, which is returning to Denver with performances from June 3-July 5. Two and one-half hours prior to each performance, people who present themselves at the Buell Theatre box office will have their names placed in a lottery drum; thirty minutes later, names will be drawn for a limited number of orchestra seats at $25 each, cash only. This lottery is available only in-person at the box office, with a limit of two tickets per person. Lottery participants must have a valid photo ID when submitting their entry form and, if chosen, when purchasing tickets.

Performance Times June 3-July 5
Tuesday-Sunday 7:30pm
Saturday & Sunday 2pm
*Thursday, June 4 2pm
*Saturday, July 5 1:00 & 6:30pm

With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Pippin, Godspell, Academy Award-winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman ("My So Called Life," "Once And Again" and "thirtysomething"), WICKED, the untold story of the witches of Oz, is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Take Me Out, Love! Valour! Compassion!, The Vagina Monologues)and features musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento (Aida, The Who's Tommy, How To Succeed...).

Winner of more than 100 international 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.

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, and how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

WICKED has been declared "A Cultural Phenomenon" by Variety and "The Best Musical of the Decade" by Entertainment Weekly. Since its New York premiere over a decade ago, WICKED has been performed in over 100 cities in 13 countries around the world (U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Germany, Holland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, The Philippines, and Mexico) and has thus far been translated into five languages: Japanese, German, Dutch, Spanish, and Korean. The musical has grossed over $3.75 billion worldwide and has been seen by over 47 million people across the globe. WICKED currently has five productions around the world, in New York, London, Australia, a U.K. Tour, and a North American National Tour.

Single tickets for WICKED start at $35. To charge by phone, call Denver Center Ticketing Services at 303.893.4100 (TTY: 303.893.9582). Groups of 15 or more: 303.446.4829. Purchase in person at The Denver Center Ticket Office, located at the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex lobby. Buy and print online at Denvercenter.org. Please be advised that The Denver Center for the Performing Arts - denvercenter.org - is the ONLY authorized online ticket provider for the Denver engagement of WICKED.

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