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Photo Coverage: WICKED's 10th Anniversary Cast Curtain Call Broadway Celebration!
by Walter McBride - Oct 31, 2013


Last night was Wicked's big night as the show celebrated it's 10th Anniversary on Broadway with a special performance, and party. Check out our first photos below from the current cast celebrating at the curtain call and check back for more coverage shortly!

BWW Interview: WICKED Author Gregory Maguire on Creating the Elphaba Fund, Celebrating the 10th Anniversary & More
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2013


Maguire, who just arrived in New York City, to participate in the 10th Anniversary festivities, chatted with BroadwayWorld about the creation of the fund, and you can check out what he had to say below!

VIDEO: WICKED Cast Performs 'What Is This Feeling' on TODAY
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 30, 2013


The cast of Broadway's WICKED appeared on this morning's TODAY on NBC to perform the song 'What Is This Feeling' featuring Lindsay Mendez as Elphaba, and Alli Mauzey as Glinda.

10 Years of Oz: WICKED Celebrates 10th Anniversary on Broadway Tonight- Flashback Roundup!
by BWW Special Coverage - Oct 30, 2013


Tonight, October 30th, the blockbuster musical, WICKED, will celebrate its 10th Tonight, October 30th, the blockbuster musical, WICKED, will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Broadway, a milestone achieved by only ten other Broadway productions in history. The creative team and many of the musical's previous cast members will celebrate Wicked's first decade with a special performance, followed by a company party, tonight, October 30th at 7:00pm. BroadwayWorld has been counting down to the milestone with daily flashbacks of Wicked's biggest events, most memorable cast members, and best performances. Catch up by checking out tributes to:

WICKED Releases Additional Seats for 10th Anniversary Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2013


The blockbuster musical, Wicked, will celebrate its 10th Anniversary this week on Wednesday, October 30, and according to the show's official Facebook page, a new block of seats has just been released. To celebrate the special occasion at the 7pm anniversary performance, visit: www.wickedthemusical.com

Gregory Maguire and Andy Newman Launch The Elphaba Fund for WICKED's 10th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2013


On the tenth anniversary of WICKED on Broadway, Gregory Maguire, author of the novel WICKED, and his husband, the painter Andy Newman, announce the establishment of The Elphaba Fund.

PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, WICKED and More Set for Broadway San Jose's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2013


Broadway San Jose, a partnership between the Nederlander Organization of New York and Team San Jose, have announced the six shows in its 2013-14 Season. Headlining the Broadway San Jose season will be a three-week run of WICKED, the Tony Award winning musical that maintains its position as the top selling musical on Broadway, nine years after its premiere.

WICKED to Continue 10th Anniversary Celebration with Three TV Appearances Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 24, 2013


The blockbuster musical, WICKED, will continue to celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Broadway with three national television appearances airing the week of October 28th.

Lottery Announced for WICKED's Run at Oriental Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 22, 2013


Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce that a WICKED day-of-performance drawing for a limited number of orchestra seats will take place inside Block Thirty Seven. Block Thirty Seven is located at 108 N State, across from the Oriental Theatre. An additional pair of tickets for each performance will be given away, courtesy of Block Thirty Seven, in honor of the 10th Anniversary of WICKED. WICKED begins performances at the Oriental Theatre on Wednesday, October 30.

STAGE TUBE: WICKED's 'Wizard' PJ Benjamin Talks Importance of Acceptance
by Stage Tube - Oct 21, 2013


On Wednesday, October 30th, the blockbuster musical WICKED will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Broadway, a milestone achieved by only ten other Broadway productions in history. Below, Broadway's Wonderful Wizard of Oz, PJ Benjamin, shares what the show really means to him. As WICKED celebrate 10 years on Broadway, its message of acceptance has never been more powerful!

STAGE TUBE: A Message from Stephen Schwartz to WICKED Fans
by Stage Tube - Oct 21, 2013


On Wednesday, October 30th, the blockbuster musical WICKED will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Broadway, a milestone achieved by only ten other Broadway productions in history. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, WICKED has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book byWinnie Holzman. The production is directed by Joe Mantello with musical staging by Wayne Cilento. WICKED is produced by Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone. Below, composer/Lyricist Stephen Schwartz shares a message for all Wicked fans as the show celebrates this milestone!

STAGE TUBE: WICKED Mexico - 'Popular'
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 21, 2013


Mejorteatro.com y Ocesa Teatro presentan en la página oficial de Wicked México, uno de los números musicales de esta producción, estrenada el pasado 17 de octubre: Popular, interpretada por Cecilia de la Cueva (Glinda) y Danna Paola (Elphaba).

Photo Flash: First Look at WICKED Mexico
by Clemente Sanchez - Oct 21, 2013


Termina la espera y WICKED inició sus funciones en México. Aquí un recorrido de diversos momentos que Ocesa Teatro captó en imágenes del proceso de construcción de este gran musical

Noche oficial de estreno: Wicked México
by Clemente Sanchez - Oct 20, 2013


Wicked México en español es una realidad, es hoy un nuevo capítulo de la historia del Teatro en nuestro país. 'It's time to try, defying gravity'

WICKED Chat: Kristin Chenoweth & Idina Menzel Talk Rumored Rivalry, Tonys & More
by Robert Diamond - Oct 17, 2013


Original Wicked stars Idina Menzel (Elphaba) and Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda) will reunite for Entertainment Weekly's upcoming 'Reunions' issue this week. EW's Jess Cagle Tweeted a sneak peek at the ladies together. Scroll down to check it out!

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - WICKED's Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth Pose for EW's 'Reunions' Issue
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2013


Original Wicked stars Idina Menzel (Elphaba) and Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda) will reunite for Entertainment Weekly's upcoming 'Reunions' issue this week. EW's Jess Cagle Tweeted a sneak peek at the ladies together. Scroll down to check it out!

Breaking News: Universal Pictures Pays $1.2 Million for SECTION 6 Script
by Robert Diamond - Oct 12, 2013


According to published reports, Universal Pictures made a deal late on Friday night for a script by newbie writer Aaron Berg, entitled Section 6.

Tickets to WICKED's Run at Benedum Center on Sale 11/4
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 8, 2013


After breaking box office records in 2011, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, will return to Pittsburgh's Benedum Center January 15 through February 9, 2014. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Monday, November 4, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. WICKED is part of the PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh series, presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Broadway Across America and Pittsburgh Symphony.

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes - Book Writer Winnie Holzman Talks Crafting WICKED's Tale
by Stage Tube - Oct 5, 2013


The skill needed to adapt Gregory Maguire's novel into a stageable script takes both collaboration and out-of-the-box thinking. Working closely with the rest of the creative team, Wicked's book writer Winnie Holzman defined characters, built plot and weaved together themes to bring the story of Elphaba and Glinda to the stage. Click below to go behind-the-scenes with Holzman!

WICKED to Celebrate 10th Anniversary on Broadway with 10th Anniversary Event on 10/30, Deluxe CD & More
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2013


On Wednesday, October 30th, the blockbuster musical, WICKED, will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Broadway, a milestone achieved by only ten other Broadway productions in history. The creative team and many of the musical's previous cast members will celebrate WICKED's first decade with a special performance, followed by a company party, on October 30th at 7:00pm. In addition, special promotions and appearances will be scheduled throughout the month of October, in celebration of the show's enduring worldwide popularity.

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