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Broadway's wonderful Wicked has made its highly anticipated return to the stage of the Gershwin Theatre!

Last night, Wicked was one of four beloved musicals to resume performances on Broadway, following a 18-month hiatus. To celebrate the occasion, composer Stephen Schwartz and original Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth, were on hand at the Gershwin Theatre. Watch as Kristin speaks to the crowd, the cast performs their opening number, and takes their first bows since March 2020.

Good news! Broadway's wonderful Wicked has made its highly anticipated return to the stage of the Gershwin Theatre. Composer Stephen Schwartz was in attendance at tonight's performance and joined the company for opening night bows, as was original Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth, who made a pre-show speech. Check out photos from the epic night below!

Tonight, Wicked welcomed back an old friend to kick things off as original star Kristin Chenoweth hit the stage for a pre-curtain speech!

Tonight, Wicked welcomed back an old friend to kick things off as original star Kristin Chenoweth hit the stage for a pre-curtain speech!

The company of Wicked performed on The Today Show this morning! Led by standbys Jennifer DiNoia and Brittney Johnson, the plaza was treated to a performance of 'What Is This Feeling?' from the show!

Wicked took over the Today Show plaza this morning to celebrate their return to Broadway! Elphaba standby Jennifer DiNoia and Fiyero himself, Sam Gravitte, stopped by to perform 'As Long As You're Mine.'

Wicked is taking over the Today Show plaza this morning! Standbys Jennifer DiNoia and Brittney Johnson performed For Good ahead of the show's return this evening at the Gershwin Theatre. Watch DiNoia and Johnson perform the iconic act two number here!

The company of Wicked performed on The Today Show this morning! Led by standbys Jennifer DiNoia and Brittney Johnson, the plaza was treated to a performance of 'What Is This Feeling?' from the show!

The circle of life continues on Broadway! Tonight, Tuesday, September 14, Broadway gets its razzle dazzle back when four beloved musicals return to the stage. Tune in to BroadwayWorld for this one short day of non-stop coverage!

Correspondent Tracy Smith talked with Maguire and composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, and with the original Glinda and Elphaba, Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, about a show that has become a beacon for anyone who doesn't fit a conventional mold.

The company of Broadway's Wicked recently returned to the rehearsal room to prepare for their comeback! Spend one short day behind the scenes of the blockbuster musical with a new video from inside their first day back!

The Broadway blockbuster WICKED will resume performances on Tuesday, September 14 at 7PM at Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre (222 West 51st Street). 

Today we rewind to 2012, with scenes from the musical Chaplin, including Jenn Colella's rousing performance of 'All Falls Down.'

Join York Theatre Company as they revisit the witty, wicked and thoroughly twisted world of famed satirical songwriter Tom Lehrer with a virtual reunion of their 2011 Musicals in Mufti presentation of the 1981 revue Tomfoolery.

For anyone who missed the August 31st Zoom debut of the video, a?oeThe Theatre Will Survivea?? (Lyrics: Michael Colby/Music & Orchestrations: Ned Paul Ginsburg) you can now enjoy it on Vimeo, along with a talk back with many of the stars who contributed their talents to the video, all of which benefits The Actors Fund.

Join many of Broadway's greatest voices live at MetropolitanZOOM on Monday, August 31st at 7pm as they celebrate the premiere of the original music video, a?oeThe Theatre Will Survive.'

Today we rewind to 2012, when Chaplin was getting ready to premiere on Broadway. The musical, which played for 135 performances at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, starred Jenn Colella, Christiane Noll, Erin Mackey, Michael McCormick and Rob McClure. From the slums of London to the heights of Hollywood, Chaplin is the showbiz Broadway musical about the silent film legend the world couldn't stop talking about - Charlie Chaplin. The brand new 24-person musical reveals the man behind the legend, the undeniable genius that forever changed the way America went to the movies.

Get your first look at the latest company defying gravity in WIcked on Broadway!

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