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Mandy Gonzalez Joins WICKED on Broadway as Elphaba Mar. 23!
by Robert Diamond - Feb 23, 2010


Beginning performances on Tuesday, March 23, MANDY GONZALEZ, who originated the role of Nina in the Broadway musical, In the Heights, will assume the role of Elphaba in the musical blockbuster WICKED. Mandy joins a cast which includes Katie Rose Clarke as Glinda, Tony Award-winner Rondi Reed as Madame Morrible, P.J. Benjamin as The Wizard, Andy Karl as Fiyero, Alex Brightman as Boq, Jenny Fellner as Nessarose, and Timothy Britten Parker as Dr. Dillamond. The role of Elphaba is currently being played by Dee Roscioli.

Andy Karl Joins WICKED as 'Fiyero'
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 19, 2010


Beginning performances Tuesday, February 2, ANDY KARL will assume the role of Fiyero in the Broadway production of WICKED. He joins a cast which includes Dee Roscioli as Elphaba, Katie Rose Clarke as Glinda, Tony Award-winner Rondi Reed as Madame Morrible, P.J. Benjamin as The Wizard, Alex Brightman as Boq, Jenny Fellner as Nessarose, and Timothy Britten Parker as Dr. Dillamond. Through January 31, Kevin Kern will play the role of Fiyero.

WICKED Breaks Its Own Box Office Record To Become The Highest Grossing Show In Broadway History
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2010


For the third time in just six weeks, the Broadway smash WICKED has grossed over $2 million for one week of performances.

WICKED Goes to Denmark, 2010 - 2011
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 22, 2009


The New Theater of Denmark has acquired the rights one of the greatest musical successes on Broadway and in London's West End of all time: WICKED.

Katie Rose Clarke Begins Performances as Glinda in WICKED 1/14/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 17, 2009


Beginning performances Thursday, January 14, KATIE ROSE CLARKE will assume the role of Glinda in the Broadway production of WICKED.

Katie Rose Clarke Begins Performances as Glinda in WICKED January 12
by Robert Diamond - Dec 17, 2009


Beginning performances Tuesday, January 12, KATIE ROSE CLARKE will assume the role of Glinda in the Broadway production of WICKED. Also beginning performances on January 12 is Jenny Fellner, who will play the role of Nessarose. They join a cast which includes Dee Roscioli as Elphaba, Tony Award-winner Rondi Reed as Madame Morrible, P.J. Benjamin as The Wizard, Kevin Kern as Fiyero, Alex Brightman as Boq and Timothy Britten Parker as Dr. Dillamond. Through January 10, Erin Mackey will perform the role of Glinda and Michelle Federer will perform the role of Nessarose.

Third Time's a Charm: WICKED Tour Takes in $7 Million at Cleveland Box Office
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 14, 2009


Cleveland.com reports that the national tour of WICKED raked in an impressive $7 million in a four week span of what was the show's third Cleveland stop.

WICKED to Become 20th Longest Running Show in Broadway History December 15
by Robert Diamond - Dec 14, 2009


On Tuesday, December 15, the Broadway smash WICKED will play its 2,535th performance, surpassing Avenue Q to become the 20th longest-running show in Broadway history.

WICKED Named 'Best Stage Musical' of the Decade by Entertainment Weekly; August: Osage County Best Play
by Robert Diamond - Dec 6, 2009


In this week's Entertainment Weekly Magazine, which promotes its 'The 100 Greatest Movies, TV Shows, Songs Moments & More - Best of the Decade 2000-2009' issue, WICKED is picked as the 'Best Stage Musical'.

WICKED Breaks Record to Become the Highest Grossing Production in Broadway History
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 30, 2009


The Broadway smash WICKED has become the only Broadway show in history to gross over $2 million for one week of performances.

It's Official: WICKED Becomes the Highest Weekly Grossing Broadway Musical in History
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 30, 2009


The Broadway smash WICKED has become the only Broadway show in history to gross over $2 million for one week of performances. For the week ending Sunday, November 29, the musical, now in its 7th year, grossed $2,086,135, surpassing its own record of $1,839,950 as the highest grossing week in Broadway history (for the week ending December 30, 2007), and setting a new house record at the Gershwin Theatre.

Photo Coverage: The Friars Club Honors Tovah Feldshuh
by Linda Lenzi - Nov 10, 2009


After an acclaimed run at the Walter Kerr as Polish Christian rescuer Irena Gut Opdyke in IRENA'S VOW, Broadway actress and four-time Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh is enjoying 'An Autumn of Honors.'

BC/EFA's Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Raises $403,929
by Robert Diamond - Sep 28, 2009


The 23rd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction held yesterday Sunday, September 27 raised a grand total of $403,929 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA).

Photo Coverage: 23rd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction - Celebrity Tables
by Linda Lenzi - Sep 28, 2009


The 23rd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction held yesterday Sunday, September 27 raised a grand total of $403,929 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA).

Photo Coverage: Broadway Flea Market 2009 - Press Room
by Linda Lenzi - Sep 28, 2009


The 23rd Annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction held yesterday Sunday, September 27 raised a grand total of $403,929 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA). Since its debut in 1987, which then raised $12,000, the 23 editions of The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction have raised a grand total of $8,161,752 for BC/EFA. BroadwayWorld.com was there for all the celebrity filled action!

BC/EFA Flea Market Taking Place NOW at Roseland Ballroom; Live Video Inside
by Robert Diamond - Sep 26, 2009


The 23RD ANNUAL BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION is continuing as planned and is now being held on Sunday, September 27 at Roseland Ballroom (239 W 52nd Street, between Broadway & 8th Avenue). The FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION is produced by and benefits BC/EFA.

Stamos, Peters, Ripley and More Set For BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION 9/27
by Eddie Varley - Sep 22, 2009


Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS has announced additional celebrities scheduled to appear at the 23RD ANNUAL BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION to be held Sunday, September 27 in Shubert Alley (225 West 45th Street). The FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION is produced by and benefits BC/EFA.

23rd Annual BC/EFA Flea Market to Take Place 9/27, Broadway Stars Arcelus, Cavenaugh, Maroulis & More Set To Appear
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 8, 2009


Theatre and daytime television stars are coming out to support Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS at the 23RD ANNUAL Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction to be held on Sunday, September 27 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM in Shubert Alley (225 West 45th Street).

Ripley, Peters, Fierstein, Batt, DeGarmo, Ashley And Many More Set For '23RD ANNUAL BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION' 9/27
by Eddie Varley - Sep 8, 2009


Theatre and daytime television stars are coming out to support Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS at the 23RD ANNUAL BROADWAY FLEA MARKET & GRAND AUCTION to be held on Sunday, September 27 from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM in Shubert Alley (225 West 45th Street).

Michelle Federer Returns As 'Nessarose' In WICKED 8/18
by Eddie Varley - Aug 18, 2009


WICKED on Broadway's original Nessarose, Michelle Federer, will return to the musical mega hit, beginning performances August 18. Erin Mackey recently joined the production on August 11 in the role of Glinda.

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