Wicked Broadway Tickets, News, Info & More
Before Dorothy, before the flying house, and before the yellow brick road, there was Elphaba and Galinda. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, has captivated audiences on Broadway for over 20 years, offering a fresh perspective on the classic Wizard of Oz tale.
Based on the book by Gregory Maguire, the musical centers on the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman born with green skin, and Glinda, a popular and ambitious girl who embraces the spotlight. As they navigate school, politics, and social expectations, their paths diverge, eventually leading Elphaba to become the infamous Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda to assume the role of the Good Witch. Through this journey, Wicked delves into questions of friendship, self-identity, and the true nature of good and evil, all while shedding light on familiar characters from Oz in surprising ways.
After opening on Broadway in 2003, Wicked earned three Tony Awards, as well as a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. The original Broadway cast featured powerhouse performances from Idina Menzel as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda, who both received critical acclaim for their portrayals, and whose careers shot to superstardom as a result. Together, they brought Stephen Schwartz’s memorable score to life with songs like "Defying Gravity," "Popular," “For Good,” “No Good Deed,” and “I’m Not That Girl,” which have since become standards in musical theater.
As Wicked continues its successful Broadway run, a highly anticipated film adaptation is set to bring the beloved musical to the big screen. Directed by Jon M. Chu, known for Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights, the film stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, and will be released in two parts beginning in November 2024.
With its lush sets, elaborate costumes, and thrilling special effects, Wicked continues to draw theatergoers of all ages. Its themes of acceptance, courage, and friendship resonate with audiences worldwide, making it one of the most successful and beloved musicals in Broadway history.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the Land of Oz, Wicked invites audiences to look beyond appearances and consider the complexities of human nature. 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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From: Variety
By: Charles Isherwood
Date: 2003-10-30
3 / 10
It's not easy being green. Or blonde, for that matter. Those are just two of the many lessons to be learned from this big, murky new Broadway musical. But maybe the most salient pointer is that it ain't easy being a Broadway musical. A strenuous effort to be all things to all people tends to weigh down this lumbering, overstuffed $14 million production. 'Wicked' is stridently earnest one minute, self-mocking the next; a fantastical allegory about the perils of fascism in one scene, a Nickelodeon special about the importance of inner beauty in another. There are flying monkeys, flying witches and flying scenery, but the musical itself truly soars only on rare occasions, usually when one of its two marvelously talented leading ladies, Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, unleashes the kind of vocal magic that needs no supernatural or even technical assistance.
From: New York Daily News
By: Howard Kissel
Date: 2003-10-31
2 / 10
Wicked,' the 'prequel' to 'The Wizard of Oz,' is an interminable show with no dramatic logic or emotional center. Constantly lurching in different directions, the show seems to believe that whenever you reach an artistic impasse, throw money at it - in this case, $14 million.
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WICKED to Host 2nd Annual Broadway Pride Block Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 15, 2026
Wicked will host the 2nd annual Broadway Pride Block Party. Presented by Wicked and TodayTix, this block party will bring together Broadway fans, artists, and allies in an afternoon of music, giveaways, games, photo ops, and Pride-filled fun.
Video: Carl Man Makes His Entrance as 'Fiyero' in WICKED on Broadway
by Michael Major - March 25, 2026
Carl Man is bursting onto the scene as 'Fiyero' in Wicked on Broadway. Man joins the Broadway production after playing the role in London's West End. The production has now shared new video footage of Man making his entrance on Broadway.
WICKED Cast Set for Performance on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - March 23, 2026
The cast of Broadway’s Wicked will visit Good Morning America this week for a performance from the hit musical. Tune in to watch their performance this Friday, March 27, which will air during the 7:00-9:00 am block on ABC.
Video: Can You Guess Jenna Bainbridge & Danny Quadrino's 3 Dream Roles?
by Nicole Rosky - March 14, 2026
Three dream roles have so far eluded Jenna Bainbridge and Danny Quadrino. The Wicked stars might be plenty busy playing Nessarose and Boq eight times a week at the Gershwin Theatre, but their hearts are set on playing these three characters someday. So cast them already! Watch in this video to find out what they are!
Ellen Harvey, Blake Hammond and More Will Join WICKED on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - January 30, 2026
The Broadway blockbuster WICKED will welcome new principal cast members to the Gershwin Theatre beginning Tuesday, March 3rd. They will join a company that will include the recently announced Keri René Fuller as Elphaba and Emma Flynn as Glinda.
Video: Stephen Schwartz Attends WICKED Premiere At Dubai Opera
by A.A. Cristi - January 29, 2026
Wicked the Musical will play Dubai Opera from January 28 through February 15, 2026. Co-presented by Dubai Opera and Broadway Entertainment Group, the international production features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. Get a glimpse inside the premiere and see highlights of the production in the video!
Video: Jordan Litz, Keri Rene Fuller and More Sing 'Defying Gravity'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2026
You can now watch Jordan Litz (Wicked’s current Fiyero), Keri René Fuller (Wicked’s upcoming Elphaba), Mary Kate Morrissey (former Elphaba), and Allie Trimm (current Glinda) perform a 'Swankified Stairwell Session' of Defying Gravity!
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
There are no gunshots in Wicked.
Wicked History
Other Productions of Wicked
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2001 |
New York |
Reading
New York
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2002 |
New York |
Workshop
New York
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2003 |
San Francisco (Regional) |
World Premiere
San Francisco (Regional)
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2005 |
US Tour |
1st National Tour
US Tour
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2005 |
Chicago |
Chicago Production
Chicago
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2007 |
Los Angeles |
Los Angeles Production
Los Angeles
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2007 |
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Original German Production
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2008 |
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Australian Production
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2009 |
US Tour |
2nd National Tour
US Tour
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2021 |
West End |
Original London Production
West End
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Wicked Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Wicked awards and nominations
| Year |
Ceremony |
Category |
Nominee |
| 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 |