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Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 7+
Opened: October 30, 2003Upcoming Schedule:
Tuesdays at 7pm
Wednesdays at 7pm
Thursdays at 7pm
Fridays at 8pm
Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm
and Sundays at 2pm and 7pm
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Before Dorothy, before the flying house, and before the yellow brick road, there was Elphaba and Galinda. Born with emerald-green skin, Elphaba is smart, fiery, misunderstood and possesses extraordinary talent. When circumstances force her to room with the bubbly blonde and exceptionally popular, Galinda, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships. From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked tells the story of Oz that you've never heard.
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There's Trouble in Emerald City
5 / 10
As a parable of fascism and freedom, 'Wicked' so overplays its hand that it seriously dilutes its power to disturb. Much of the impact of Baum's original novel, like that of so many fantasy stories, came from haunting, symbolic figures that readers interpret on their own terms. Though there have been numerous literary analyses of Baum's 'Oz' as a coded case for populism and agrarian reform, the book never feels like a tract. 'Wicked,' on the other hand, wears its political heart as if it were a slogan button. This is true not only of the dialogue, but also of Mr. Schwartz's generically impassioned songs, which have that to-the-barricades sound of the omninously underscored anthems of 'Les Misérables.' Though the talk is festooned with cutely mangled word ('swankified,' 'thrillified,' 'gratitution') that bring to mind the language of Smurfs, there's a rock-hard lecture beneath the preciousness. Mr. Mantello reconciles the gap between form and content only in Ms. Chenoweth's performance.
Wicked
4 / 10
Described as a dense epic fantasy, 'Wicked,' based on a novel, is an intricate work. It tells the story of Elphaba, the bright but neglected young girl born with green skin who is good and kind. How she turns into the wicked witch is a long, winding road filled with bizarre characters and strange plot twists. The problem with the show's book, by Winnie Holzman, is that it has to cover so much ground in a connect-the-dots fashion that we're deprived of the necessary depth and character development to make us really care about Elphaba or her unlikely friend Galinda, who later becomes Glinda the good witch. Director Joe Mantello handles the intimate scenes well, but he's not quite as successful moving the traffic on Eugene Lee's dark, mechanical set. The ensemble numbers are indistinguishable. The special effects were impressive but a show of this caliber needed more. Stephen Schwartz, the composer behind 'Godspell' and 'Pippin,' has written some lovely music, particularly his ballads for the witches, but the score is uneven and the beautiful melodies that marked his earlier works are disappointingly absent here.
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Video: WICKED Alumni Come Out to Celebrate 20 Years of Green (and Pink)
by Red Carpet - November 4, 2023
by Red Carpet - November 4, 2023
Since Wicked opened on Broadway in 2003, 25 women have taken the stage as Elphaba, and 19 more have portrayed Glinda- and those figures don't even include the many understudies and standbys who have also covered the beloved roles. Many of those women were on hand Monday night as the show celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Video: The Current Cast of WICKED Lights Up the Green Carpet for the 20th Anniversary Celebration
by Red Carpet - November 2, 2023
by Red Carpet - November 2, 2023
The company of Wicked truly couldn't be happier to be a part of the 20th anniversary cast- a fact they made clear on Monday night's green carpet. In this video, watch as we check in with the full Broadway company!
Photos: Inside the Star-Studded After Party For WICKED's 20th Anniversary
by Bruce Glikas - November 1, 2023
by Bruce Glikas - November 1, 2023
Broadway's best gathered to celebrate Wicked's 20 epic years on Broadway on Monday night, a milestone that only three other shows have ever achieved. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night, as well as the star-studded after party. Check out photos from the party here!
Photos: See Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Shoshana Bean, Eden Espinosa & More on the Red Carpet at WICKED's 20th Anniversary Celebration
by Bruce Glikas - October 31, 2023
by Bruce Glikas - October 31, 2023
Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth reunite at the special WICKED 20th Anniversary Celebration. Get a look at the photos of the original Broadway stars on the red carpet!
Video: Original WICKED Cast and Creatives Reunite on the Green Carpet
by Red Carpet - October 31, 2023
by Red Carpet - October 31, 2023
Everyone deserves a chance to fly, and the cast and creative team of Wicked has been flying high since the show took flight on Broadway 20 years ago. In this video, watch as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge checks in with the original company on the red carpet!
Exclusive Photos: Backstage With Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth at WICKED's 20th Anniversary Performance
by Bruce Glikas - October 31, 2023
by Bruce Glikas - October 31, 2023
Wicked had something to celebrate last night at the Gershwin Theatre. Broadway's best gathered to celebrate 20 epic years on Broadway, a milestone that only three other shows have ever achieved. Check out exclusive photos from inside the big night!
Video: The Cast of WICKED Takes a Bow at the 20th Anniversary Performance
by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2023
by Stephi Wild - October 31, 2023
Wicked officially celebrated its 20th anniversary on Broadway last night, October 30. BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate the big night and you can check out video footage here of the cast taking their bows and giving speeches at curtain call!
Celebrate WICKED's 20th Anniversary With Merch and Souvenirs in Our Theatre Shop!
by HaleyJane Rose - October 30, 2023
by HaleyJane Rose - October 30, 2023
Currently the 4th longest-running show in Broadway history, Wicked is celebrating its 20th Anniversary on Broadway. Shop special 20th Anniversary souvenirs and merch in our theatre shop - including the Wicked 20th Defy Gravity Hat, the 20th Anniversary Magnet, the Wicked Pink Green Tee, and more.
Wicked FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does Wicked on Broadway have a daily lottery?
Digital Lottery
Price: $54.00
Where: https://lottery.broadwaydirect.com/show/wicked
When: For matinee performances, the lottery will open the day before at 10am and close the day before at 4PM. Winners will then be notified and will have 1 hour to purchase the tickets by credit card online. The e-ticket will then be emailed to the winner’s email address. For evening performances, the lottery will open the day before at 8PM and close the day of the performance at 11AM. Winners will then be notified and will have 1 hour to purchase the tickets by credit card online. The e-ticket will then be emailed to the winner’s email address.
Limit: 2 per customer
Information: Seats may be located in any section of the theater. While every effort will be made to seat pairs together with a full view, there is a chance that pairs may be split up and that your seat may have a partial view of the stage.
In-Person Lottery
Price: $30
How: A limited number of tickets will be sold via an in-person lottery.
Where: In the Gershwin Theatre breezeway
Limit: 2 tickets per customer
Information: 26 tickets are available for each performance. Payment must be in cash.
How long has Wicked been running on Broadway?
Wicked opened at the Gershwin Theatre (Broadway) on Thursday Oct 30, 2003 and has now been running for 20 years.
What are the songs in Wicked and what's the order?
No One Mourns the Wicked
Dear Old Shiz
The Wizard and I
What Is This Feeling?
Something Bad
Dancing Through Life
Popular
I'm Not That Girl
One Short Day
A Sentimental Man
Defying Gravity
Thank Goodness
The Wicked Witch of the East
Wonderful
As Long As You're Mine
No Good Deed
March of the Witch Hunters
For Good
Finale
Happy Day
I Couldn’t Be Happier
The Gossip
We Deserve Each Other
Making Good
Dear Old Shiz
The Wizard and I
What Is This Feeling?
Something Bad
Dancing Through Life
Popular
I'm Not That Girl
One Short Day
A Sentimental Man
Defying Gravity
Thank Goodness
The Wicked Witch of the East
Wonderful
As Long As You're Mine
No Good Deed
March of the Witch Hunters
For Good
Finale
Happy Day
I Couldn’t Be Happier
The Gossip
We Deserve Each Other
Making Good
There are no gunshots in Wicked.
Other Productions of Wicked
| 2001 | New York |
Reading New York |
| 2002 | New York |
Workshop New York |
| 2003 | San Francisco (Regional) |
World Premiere San Francisco (Regional) |
| 2003 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2005 | US Tour |
1st National Tour US Tour |
| 2005 | Chicago |
Chicago Production Chicago |
| 2007 | Los Angeles |
Los Angeles Production Los Angeles |
| 2007 |
Original German Production |
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| 2008 |
Australian Production |
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| 2009 | US Tour |
2nd National Tour US Tour |
| 2021 | West End |
Original London Production West End |
Wicked Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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| 2023 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Long-Running Broadway Show | Wicked |
| 2016 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Long-Running Broadway Show | Wicked |
| 2015 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Long-Running Broadway Show | Wicked |
| 2014 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Long-Running Broadway Show | Wicked |
| 2013 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Long-Running Broadway Show | Wicked |
| 2012 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Long-Running Broadway Show | Wicked |
| 2011 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Long-Running Broadway Show | Wicked |
| 2004 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Winnie Holzman |
| 2004 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Costume Design | Susan Hilferty |
| 2004 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Joe Mantello |
| 2004 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Leading Actress in a Musical | Idina Menzel |
| 2004 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Lighting Design | Kenneth Posner |
| 2004 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Musical | Wicked |
| 2004 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Orchestrations | William David Brohn |
| 2004 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Original Score | Stephen Schwartz |
| 2004 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Scenic Design | Eugene Lee |
| 2004 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Production of a Musical | 0 |
| 2004 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Idina Menzel |
| 2004 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Broadway Musical | 0 |
| 2004 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Costume Design | Susan Hilferty |
| 2004 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Costume Design | Susan Hilferty |
| 2004 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Joe Mantello |
| 2004 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Joel Grey |
| 2004 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Carole Shelley |
| 2004 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Set Design | Eugene Lee |
| 2004 | Tony Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Winnie Holzman |
| 2004 | Tony Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Nick Enright |
| 2004 | Tony Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Martin Sherman |
| 2004 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Wayne Cilento |
| 2004 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design | Susan Hilferty |
| 2004 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design | Kenneth Posner |
| 2004 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | David Stone |
| 2004 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Marc Platt |
| 2004 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Universal Pictures |
| 2004 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | The Araca Group |
| 2004 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Jon B. Platt |
| 2004 | Tony Awards | Best Orchestrations | William David Brohn |
| 2004 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Stephen Schwartz |
| 2004 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | Idina Menzel |
| 2004 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | Kristin Chenoweth |
| 2004 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design | Eugene Lee |
| 2003 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actress - Musical | Kristin Chenoweth |
| 2003 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actress - Musical | Idina Menzel |
| 2003 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Winnie Holzman |
| 2003 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Costume Design | Susan Hilferty |
| 2003 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Director - Musical | Joe Mantello |
| 2003 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design | Kenneth Posner |
| 2003 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lyrics | Stephen Schwartz |
| 2003 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Musical | Wicked |
| 2003 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orhcestrations | William David Brohn |
| 2003 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Set Designs - Musical | Eugene Lee |
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