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Weygandt Joins WICKED Tour in Boston, 9/14
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 7, 2010


The company of the first North American tour of WICKED welcomes Gene Weygandt as The Wizard on Tuesday, September 14 in Boston, MA. Weygandt, a WICKED veteran, has previously played The Wizard in Chicago and on Broadway. On Broadway, he created the role of Paul in big: The Musical and is a three-time recipient of Chicago's Jefferson Award. Mr. Weygandt's many film and TV credits include: The Birdcage, The Babe, 'The Beast,' 'Cybill,' 'Home Improvement,' 'Murphy Brown,' 'Drew Carey,' 'Ellen,' 'Coach' and 'USA High.'

'Wicked' Tour Takes Boston by Storm
by Nancy Grossman - Sep 4, 2010


Jackie Burns and Chandra Lee Schwartz deserve top billing in the latest touring company of the beloved Broadway smash hit musical. See it for the first time or the umpteenth time and you'll be enchanted by this production.

WICKED Tour Hosts 'Our 'Wicked, Wicked Ways' BC/EFA Benefit, 8/23
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2010


On Monday, August 23, the national touring company of Wicked will host 'Our Wicked, Wicked Ways,' an evening of cabaret performances. Held at AXIS Nightclub, the event will feature performances from the company's cast and crew with the net proceeds benefitting BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS.

WICKED Tour Hosts 'Our 'Wicked, Wicked Ways' BC/EFA Benefit, 8/23
by Nicolas Coburn - Aug 6, 2010


On Monday, August 23, the national touring company of Wicked will host 'Our Wicked, Wicked Ways,' an evening of cabaret performances. Held at AXIS Nightclub, the event will feature performances from the company's cast and crew with the net proceeds benefitting BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS.

Jackie Burns Joins WICKED Tour as Elphaba 7/8 in Houston
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2010


The company of the first North American tour of WICKED welcomes Jackie Burns as Elphaba on Thursday, July 8 in Houston, TX.

Jackie Burns to Join WICKED Tour as Elphaba July 8 in Houston
by Robert Diamond - Jul 6, 2010


The company of the first North American tour of WICKED welcomes Jackie Burns as Elphaba on Thursday, July 8 in Houston, TX.

Photo Flash: Wicked National Tour Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary, 3/20
by Jeff Dennhardt - Mar 19, 2010


The first North American National Tour of WICKED will celebrate its five year anniversary on Saturday, March 20, at the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House in Miami. Since its first performance in Toronto in March 2005, over 5.5 million people have seen the first North American National Tour of WICKED.

Review: WICKED at Providence Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2010


The touring company of the Broadway blockbuster is here in Rhode Island for an extended run, playing through January 10th.

Review: WICKED at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Randy Rice - Dec 19, 2009


The touring company of the Broadway blockbuster is here in Rhode Island for an extended run, playing through January 10th.

North American Tour Of WICKED Hosts 'Wicked Rocks' Event 12/7
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2009


On Monday, December 7, the North American Touring Company of WICKED will host WICKED ROCKS, a night of Rock and Roll Music. Held at the Hanna Theatre at PlayhouseSquare, the event will feature cast and crew members of the company in performances of classic rock songs.

North American Tour Of WICKED Hosts 'Wicked Rocks' Event 12/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2009


On Monday, December 7, the North American Touring Company of WICKED will host WICKED ROCKS, a night of Rock and Roll Music. Held at the Hanna Theatre at PlayhouseSquare, the event will feature cast and crew members of the company in performances of classic rock songs.

The Witches Return to the Paramount in WICKED
by Jay Irwin - Sep 6, 2009


The touring production of 'Wicked' has returned to Seattle's Paramount Theatre. And for those of you that weren't able to catch it last time around during it's all too brief two week run, now is your chance to rush out and catch one of the juggernauts of current Broadway.

WICKED Begins Tonight At SD's Civic Theatre, Plays Through August 30
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2009


WICKED, the smash-hit musical, returned to SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE on July 29 as a Broadway/San Diego - A Nederlander Presentation, once again breaking box office records and receiving rave reviews. San Marcos native CHANDRA LEE SCHWARTZ will step into the role of Glinda on Friday, August 21; as Broadway's biggest blockbuster continues at San Diego Civic Theatre through Sunday, August 30.

WICKED Flies Into SD Civic Theatre August 21 Through 30
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2009


WICKED, the smash-hit musical, returned to SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE on July 29 as a Broadway/San Diego - A Nederlander Presentation, once again breaking box office records and receiving rave reviews. San Marcos native CHANDRA LEE SCHWARTZ will step into the role of Glinda on Friday, August 21; as Broadway's biggest blockbuster continues at San Diego Civic Theatre through Sunday, August 30.

WICKED Soars Back To San Diego's Civic Theatre 7/29 - 8/30
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2009


After breaking box office records and selling out in record time for a two-week engagement in 2006, WICKED, the smash-hit musical, returns to SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE as a Broadway/San Diego - A Nederlander Presentation, playing Wednesday, JULY 29 through Sunday, AUGUST 30.

WICKED Begins Tonight At SD's Civic Theatre, Plays Through August 30
by Charlie Piane - Aug 21, 2009


WICKED, the smash-hit musical, returned to SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE on July 29 as a Broadway/San Diego - A Nederlander Presentation, once again breaking box office records and receiving rave reviews. San Marcos native CHANDRA LEE SCHWARTZ will step into the role of Glinda on Friday, August 21; as Broadway's biggest blockbuster continues at San Diego Civic Theatre through Sunday, August 30.

WICKED Flies Into SD Civic Theatre August 21 Through 30
by Charlie Piane - Aug 17, 2009


WICKED, the smash-hit musical, returned to SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE on July 29 as a Broadway/San Diego - A Nederlander Presentation, once again breaking box office records and receiving rave reviews. San Marcos native CHANDRA LEE SCHWARTZ will step into the role of Glinda on Friday, August 21; as Broadway's biggest blockbuster continues at San Diego Civic Theatre through Sunday, August 30.

National Tour Cast Set To Get 'WICKED Under The Covers,' Late Night Benefit At Baja Betty's 8/7
by Charlie Piane - Aug 7, 2009


On FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 at 11:30PM, the National Touring Company of WICKED will host 'WICKED UNDER THE COVERS,' an evening of cabaret performances. Held at BAJA BETTY'S, San Diego's Gay Mexican Restaurant, and produced by company members of WICKED, the event will feature cast and crew members of the touring company as well as special guest performers. The net proceeds of this one-night-only event will benefit BEING ALIVE SAN DIEGO and BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS.

National Tour Cast Set To Get 'WICKED Under The Covers,' Late Night Benefit At Baja Betty's 8/7
by - Aug 7, 2009


On FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 at 11:30PM, the National Touring Company of WICKED will host 'WICKED UNDER THE COVERS,' an evening of cabaret performances. Held at BAJA BETTY'S, San Diego's Gay Mexican Restaurant, and produced by company members of WICKED, the event will feature cast and crew members of the touring company as well as special guest performers. The net proceeds of this one-night-only event will benefit BEING ALIVE SAN DIEGO and BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS.

National Tour Cast Set To Get 'WICKED Under The Covers,' Late Night Benefit At Baja Betty's 8/7
by Charlie Piane - Aug 3, 2009


On FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 at 11:30PM, the National Touring Company of WICKED will host 'WICKED UNDER THE COVERS,' an evening of cabaret performances. Held at BAJA BETTY'S, San Diego's Gay Mexican Restaurant, and produced by company members of WICKED, the event will feature cast and crew members of the touring company as well as special guest performers. The net proceeds of this one-night-only event will benefit BEING ALIVE SAN DIEGO and BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS.

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