Wicked

Madame Alexander To Release New WICKED Dolls, Fall 2010

The Madame Alexander Doll Company has announced the upcoming release of two new dolls in its WICKED collection, based on the hit Broadway musical. One is a Citizen of Oz doll; the other is a Citizen of the Emerald City. (more...)

Abrams, Murphy, Marshall, and Mangold in Talks to Helm WICKED Film?

According to Deadline.com, the much-speculated WICKED film is finally on the move. Producer Marc Platt, screenwriter Winnie Holzman, and composer Stephen Schwartz have recently been meeting with potential directors -- including JJ Abrams (2009's 'Star Trek,' 'Lost'), James Mangold ('Walk the Line'), Ryan Murphy ('Glee'), and Rob Marshall ('Chicago,' 'Nine'). More meetings are expected to continue this fall. (more...)

Julia Murney to join Houston Symphony in September

Broadway star Julia Murney will be joining the Houston Symphony for a special concert series called "Broadway Rocks!" on September 3, 4, and 5. Three additional vocalists will join Ms. Murney and will be announced at a later date. They will be backed by the Gay Men's Chorus of Houston to perform show stopping numbers from the latest generation of Broadway musicals like Wicked, Mamma Mia, The Lion King, RENT, and more. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Kanye Samples WICKED!

Kanye West appears to be sampling a bit of WICKED on his new album 'Good Ass Job,' set for release this September. BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage of this video footage showing the rapper remixing Stephen Schwartz's "Popular" to a hip hop beat. Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the role of 'Glinda,' can be heard on the recording. (more...)

THE WIZARD OF OZ Lands in Austin

A staged production of L. Frank Baum classic The Wizard of Oz is playing Bass Concert Hall this weekend. A near exact recreation of the film we all know and love - laced with bits and pieces of the book with some modern aspects tossed in - the show is a fun time for children, and a nice way to introduce them to live theater. (more...)

EROTIC BROADWAY To Welcome WICKED's Jessica Walter & More 5/27

New York's sexiest revue, EROTIC BROADWAY - Vintage Variety, will welcome Radio City Rockette Rachel Borgman, Andrew Fitch, Lynette Toomey, and Wicked's Jessica Walter for the May 27th show at 9:30PM. Upcoming performance dates are Wed, June 30th at 8pm, Wed, July 14th at 7:30pm, and Wed, Aug. 18th at 8pm. (more...)

EROTIC BROADWAY To Welcome WICKED's Jessica Walter & More 5/27

New York's sexiest revue, EROTIC BROADWAY - Vintage Variety, will welcome Radio City Rockette Rachel Borgman, Andrew Fitch, Lynette Toomey, and Wicked's Jessica Walter for the May 27th show at 9:30PM. Upcoming performance dates are Wed, June 30th at 8pm, Wed, July 14th at 7:30pm, and Wed, Aug. 18th at 8pm. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: WICKED Goes 'Green Apple,' 4/22

The efforts of the award-winning musical WICKED to go environmentally green will be shown in "The Green Apple: Entertainment," which will air on NYC Life (Channel 25 in NY) on April 22 at 9 PM. (more...)

Photo Flash: Mandy Gonzalez in WICKED - More Production Shots!

Mandy Gonzalez, who originated the role of Nina in the Broadway musical, In the Heights, joined WICKED as Elphaba on March 23, 2010. Today, BroadwayWorld brings you the first full batch of production shots! (more...)

Photo Flash: Mandy Gonzalez as Elphaba!

Mandy Gonzalez, who originated the role of Nina in the Broadway musical, In the Heights, joined WICKED as Elphaba in late March and we've got her first official photos! (more...)

Blind Student Daniel Gillen Reviews TDF's 'Access for Young Audiences' Production of WICKED

Part of TDF's "Access for Young Audiences" program incorporates audio described performances of Broadway shows for students who are blind or have low vision. (more...)

WICKED Breaks Its Own Box Office Record To Become The Highest Grossing Show In Broadway History

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

WICKED Breaks Own Record: Becomes the Highest Grossing Show in History Over Christmas Week

During the week of Thanksgiving, Wicked set the record for the highest grossing week in Broadway history. Last week, it broke its own record when it took in $2.09 million over the Christmas holiday. (more...)

WICKED Announces Performance-Day Lottery

A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held daily for WICKED, which will be performing from January 6 - 24 at Philadelphia's Academy of Music. (more...)

WICKED Named As Visit London's People's Choice Award Winner And Announces Christmas Matinees

Award-winning musical announces extra Christmas dates. (more...)

WICKED Goes to Denmark, 2010 - 2011

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. (more...)

WICKED Named As Visit London's People's Choice Award Winner And Announces Christmas Matinees

Award-winning musical announces extra Christmas dates (more...)

STAGE MAGIC: Behind the Scenes at WICKED with Marybeth Abel Part 2

Before joining the WICKED family. Marybeth's other Broadway credits include: Cyrano de Bergerac, Sweet Charity, La Cage aux Folles, Sly Fox, Fosse, Les Misérables, Five Guys Named Moe. Off-Broadway she's worked on Under the Bridge, Adult Entertainment. Touring and regionally, she's worked on Cats, Guys and Dolls, The Best of Broadway. Pittsburgh CLO: four seasons. (more...)

Katie Rose Clarke Begins Performances as Glinda in WICKED 1/14/2010

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

Katie Rose Clarke Begins Performances as Glinda in WICKED January 12

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. (more...)

WICKED Announces Lottery for $25 seats At PPAC

A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held daily for WICKED, which will be performing from December 16, 2009 - January 10, 2010 at the Providence Performing Arts Center. (more...)

Third Time's a Charm: WICKED Tour Takes in $7 Million at Cleveland Box Office

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. (more...)

WICKED to Become 20th Longest Running Show in Broadway History December 15

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. (more...)

Don Amendolia & Zach Hanna Join WICKED Tour as Wizard, Boq Dec. 9

The 2nd National Tour of Wicked will welcome a new Boq and a new Wizard beginning December 9 in Schenectady, New York. Don Amendolia will step into the role of Wizard following Tom McGowan's exit, while Zach Hanna assumes the part of Boq from Ted Ely. (more...)