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Listen: WICKED Returns to a Thrillifying Reception in Dallas!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2021

Last week, the international sensation WICKED became the first Broadway tour to resume performances in the U.S. following the pandemic shutdown. The musical celebrated its relaunch at the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas on August 3 to a very excited audience.

BWW Review: WICKED Brings Dallas Back Together
by Emily Short - Aug 8, 2021

The story of Elphaba and Glinda shares a timely message while bringing the people of Dallas back together. August 3-September 5 at Music Hall at Fair Park.

WICKED North American Tour to Relaunch at the Music Hall at Fair Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2021

WICKED will be the first Broadway tour to resume performances in the U.S. following the pandemic shutdown.  The musical will relaunch at the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas from August 3 – September 5, 2021, kicking off the 2021-2022 Germania Insurance Broadway Series presented by Dallas Summer Musicals.

WICKED Will Be the First Broadway Tour to Resume Performances, Kicking Off Next Week; Plus All New Photos!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2021

The producers of the hit musical have also announced complete casting for the relaunch of the North American Tour. Talia Suskauer (Elphaba), Allison Bailey (Glinda), Sharon Sachs (Madame Morrible) and Tony Award and Drama Desk Award winner Cleavant Derricks (The Wizard) will return to their roles.

Rocky Mountain Rep Presents A Virtual Cabaret!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2020

Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre's annual Cabaret fundraising event will be virtual this year!  And it's only $25 to join the livestream!  Plan to take part in the fun, Saturday, July 25th, at 6:30pm.  Patrons will have the opportunity to enjoy performances of some immensely talented alumni; Sarah Bockel, Suzanna Champion, Curt Hansen, Cecilia Iole,

VIDEO: Flashback to the Musical GIRLFRIEND In Center Theatre Group's 'Scenes From the Vault'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2020

Center Theatre Group is curating a collection of scenes from some of its most beloved productions through its Scenes From the Vault series.

BWW Review: WICKED at THE HIPPODROME
by Daniel Collins - Feb 17, 2020

Chances are, as America is an increasing book-abhorrent culture, most folks familiar with THE WIZARD OF OZ know only of the 1939 Judy Garland film, versus author L. Frank Baum's children's 1900 book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. While the book and the film are fairly well aligned as children's entertainment, author Gregory Maguire's 1995 spin on the story, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West is most definitely for the adults. Political upheaval, adultery, multiple murders, family dysfunction, betrayal, it's downright Shakespearean. All three serve as fantastical fodder for Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's Broadway production of Wicked, a sort of Oz-ian 'Odd Couple,' were Neil Simon a fan of J.R.R. Tolkein and J. K. Rowling: 'On Ozmember the 13th, Elphaba was asked to remove herself from her place of residence; that request came from her father. Deep down, she believed he was right, but knew that someday she would return. With nowhere else to go, she appeared at university and meets Galinda, fresh off an off-Broadway run of LEGALLY BLONDE. Can two strange women share a dorm room together without driving each other crazy?'

BWW Review: WICKED at Times Union Performing Arts Center
by Jordan Higginbotham - Nov 22, 2019

Good News! Wicked is back in Jacksonville! The prequel to The Wizard of Oz tells the story of the witches of Oz before Dorothy showed up. Surprise, Glinda the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West were friends! This was my fourth time seeing the spectacular show, and it is just as magical as the first time I saw it. During the entire performance, I had the biggest grin on my face out of sheer amazement and wonder.

Talia Suskauer, Allison Bailey, and Cleavant Derricks Join the WICKED Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2019

The Broadway sensation WICKED will welcome new cast members to the National Tour beginning performances Tuesday, September 24 at The Smith Center in Las Vegas.

BWW Interview: Curt Hansen of WICKED at The Smith Center
by Debbie Hall - Sep 9, 2019

The Broadway sensation Wicked reveals the backstory of the Land of Oz and how two friends became frenimies. The beloved musical returns to The Smith Center from Sept. 11-29.

BWW Review: WICKED: A STORY FOR OUR TIMES at Broadway San Jose
by Robert Diamond - Aug 18, 2019

Playing now through September 8, Broadway San Jose's Wicked is a dazzling, deeply satisfying bucket list musical for Broadway aficionados of every age.

WICKED Will Defy Gravity at Times-Union Center Fall 2019
by Alan Henry - Jul 16, 2019

What's the most swankified place in town Nov. 20 through Dec. 1, 2019? That would be the Times-Union Center because the national tour of Wicked is back in the sunshine state!

BWW Review: WICKED Soars into Keller Auditorium
by Krista Garver - Jul 13, 2019

BWW Review: Get Green! WICKED at the Paramount is Still Luminous!
by Jay Irwin - Jun 14, 2019

Well before that founding father refused to throw away his shot, even before those Mormons made us giggle with their irreverence, the hot ticket in town was "Wicked". Well, Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman's witches have returned to the Emerald City and the bloom is still quite firmly attached to that bright pink rose in Glinda's hair.

BWW Review: The National Tour of WICKED Is Wizardry In Action
by Herbert Paine - Apr 5, 2019

In one sense, WICKED is the epitome of a Broadway blockbuster, possessed of all the elements that generate roaring and adoring crowds such as those welcoming the 15-year-old phenom, directed by Joe Mantello, to a month-long run at ASU Gammage's stage. Spectacular production quality! Outstanding performances, led by Mariand Torres and Erin Mackey. Runs through May 5th at ASU Gammage in Tempe.

Wake Up With BWW 2/22: Shoshana Bean in WAITRESS, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2019

Good morning, BroadwayWorld, and Happy Friday! Finish off your week right by catching up on the latest Broadway news before you kick back for the weekend!

Mariand Torres, Erin Mackey, and More Join the WICKED National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2019

The Broadway sensation WICKED will welcome new cast members to the National Tour beginning performances Tuesday, February 26 at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City.

BWW Interview: Ryan McCartan Talks Dancing Through His Broadway Debut and the Everlasting Magic of WICKED!
by Julie Musbach - Oct 30, 2018

Ryan McCartan is living the dream making his Broadway debut in the land of Oz as Fiyero in mega-hit Wicked. McCartan hopped in the hot air balloon out of Oz to chat with BroadwayWorld about his tornado of an experience and what it's like to be part of Wicked as it celebrates its landmark 15th anniversary!

Ryan McCartan Joins WICKED As Fiyero Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2018

Beginning Today, September 11, Ryan McCartan will assume the role of Fiyero in the Broadway production of Wicked.

Ryan McCartan Joins WICKED As Fiyero Beginning September 11
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2018

Beginning Tuesday, September 11, Ryan McCartan will assume the role of Fiyero in the Broadway production of Wicked.