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Stage actor Julien Arnold died suddenly during a performance of A Christmas Carol in Canada on Sunday, November 24. Arnold was playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in the production that will run through December 24.

Looking for the next musical to watch after Wicked? Whether you are a musical theatre savant or completely new to the genre, BroadwayWorld has assembled a guide of ten musicals that you and your family are encouraged to check out if you enjoyed Wicked.

The highly-anticipated Wicked film is already bringing in big numbers at the box office following its opening weekend, and is celebrating the biggest opening weekend for a film based on a Broadway musical.

Now that Wicked is finally in theaters, eagle-eyed viewers have been excitedly spotting the many thrillifying cameos that grace the screen in the new film. Take a look at our guide to find out which Wicked alums appear! Major spoilers abound!

Ariana Grande and Kristin Chenoweth are suggesting that Glinda the Good Witch might be more than just a gay icon. While discussing the Wicked movie, Grande and Cynthia Erivo discusses Wicked fans who 'ship' Glinda and Elphaba as a romantic couple.

The new animated musical film Spellbound is out now on Netflix, featuring Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess, Olga Merediz, and Javier Bardem. Read the reviews for Spellbound here!

Take a look at BroadwayWorld's exclusive guide to where and when Part One of Wicked will be available to watch at home in 2025 following its theatrical run.

First published by Nosy Crow, Ross Collins’ award-winning children’s book There’s a Bear on My Chair will come to life live on stage in early 2025 adapted for the stage and featuring loveable life-sized puppetry by Toby Olié.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 21, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The Wicked movie is finally here! Reviews have begun to come in for Part One of the highly anticipated adaptation of the Broadway hit. Find out what critics think of the blockbuster event!

Jeff Goldblum visited The Today Show on Friday to discuss his experience playing The Wizard of Oz in the highly-anticipated screen adaptation of Broadway's Wicked. Watch the interview!

Comcast and Xfinity have released a new TV spot celebrating the upcoming Wicked movie.  The spot, which features Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, follows their journeys from childhood to present day, where they take on the iconic roles of Elphaba & Glinda. Watch it here!

Cynthia Erivo is bringing The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to life in a whole new way. In a new partnership with BetterSleep, the Wicked star has read the first few chapters of L. Frank Baum's classic for the app, which is available now.

Center Theatre Group will present two TheaterWorksUSA's productions at the Kirk Douglas Theatre – Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical from November 22, 2024 to January 5, 2025 and the return of El Otro Oz, a bilingual musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz from March 29 to April 13, 2025.

A new Wicked teaser is circulating, which contains new moments and previously unseen shots from the upcoming movie. The teaser also features new dialogue from Elphaba, Nessarose, and Glinda. Watch it now!

Experience a reimagined holiday classic as Manual Cinema brings A CHRISTMAS CAROL to the Studebaker Theater from December 13-29.

Theatre Peckham has announced casting for the world premiere of PAN! Peter's Come Out To Play, a brand new festive show for 2024 conceived by actor and writer Geoff Aymer and Suzann McLean MBE, CEO/Artistic Director of Theatre Peckham.

It's the Wizard's birthday! Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has taken to Instagram to offer co-star Jeff Goldblum her best wishes as the actor celebrates his 72nd birthday. The post includes a new behind-the-scenes photo of the actors during production on the upcoming movie. Take a look at the post here!

Fans of card magic, look out: theory11, home of luxury playing cards, has partnered with the upcoming Wicked movie on an exclusive deck of cards. Check out photos here.

Masae Ebata: Playing Elphaba in the Osaka run of Shiki Theatre Company’s musical 'Wicked' (Click here to read Review: 'Wicked' - THE MAGIC RETURNS TO OSAKA by SHIKI THEATRE COMPANY-). Masae joined Shiki Theatre Company in 2005 after passing the audition. She made her stage debut in 'The Lion King,' later performing as Nala in both the Japan and Korea productions. Her major roles include Elphaba in 'Wicked', Donna Sheridan in 'Mamma Mia!,' Aida in 'Aida,' and Grizabella in 'CATS.' 'Wicked' reimagines the classic 'The Wizard of Oz' from the perspectives of two witches, Elphaba and Glinda. The musical is a grand spectacle, featuring Grammy-winning music and magnificent stage designs, continuing to captivate fans of all ages.

Petaluma's premier youth theater company, Cinnabar Theater's Young Rep, will present The Wizard of Oz, performing November 16 - December 1, 2024, at the Carole L. Ellis Auditorium on the Petaluma SRJC campus.

AIN'T TOO PROUD, the Broadway musical about The Temptations, is set to debut at Bass Hall from February 11-16, 2025.

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and the cast of the Wicked movie are bringing Oz to a city near you! The cast will be launching the Journey Through Oz Tour this year, stopping in New York, London, Los Angeles, Sydney, and Mexico City. The press tour will transform each stop into a 'different magical location from the film.'

Wicked on Broadway honored their Madame Morrible, broadway legend Donna McKechnie, with a special performance video. The cast of Wicked took to social media to share a performance of 'Music and the Mirror' from A Chorus Line, 'Turkey Lurkey Time' from Promises, Promises, and 'There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This' from Sweet Charity.

Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, which is currently playing to sold out houses in the West End, will come to cinemas next year. Learn more about when the show was captured and when it'll be released in movie theatres.