Wicked - 2003 - San Francisco (Regional) Articles Page 6

Dear Readers, something struck me last night while watching the juggernaut musical “Wicked”, currently playing at the Paramount Theatre. No, it wasn’t a flying monkey. It’s just how incredible this show is. It’s withstood the test of time ever since it’s Broadway premiere back in 2003 even though it didn’t win the Tony for Best Musical (that year it went to “Avenue Q”). It’s still running on Broadway, there have been tour after tour, and now we even have a huge blockbuster movie version coming to theaters in a few weeks. But why? For that answer I think we should take a look at this current run which, while not my favorite viewing of the show, still exemplifies what makes this show great.

Laguna Playhouse will present Lythgoe Family Productions ninth “Panto at the Playhouse” with Darcy Rose Byrnes as “Rapunzel,” L.J. Benet as “Prince Sebastian,” and Larry Saperstein as “Simple Simon,” joining the previously announced Sally Struthers.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from SUFFS; CABARET; WATER FOR ELEPHANTS; WICKED: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL and FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERILY WE STOLE A SONG.

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Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award-winning performer Billy Porter will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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Ahead of Wicked's 21st anniversary on Broadway, go behind the musical's iconic costumes with designer Susan Hilferty. The Tony-winner took WWD behind-the-scenes to explain the concepts behind her costume designs for Wicked. Watch the video now!

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Greater Boston Stage Company will opens its 25th anniversary season with the New England premiere of Dinner for One, running from November 1 to November 17, 2024.

To prepare for the big moment of seeing the tale on screen, BroadwayWorld has put together a list of film projects that we think are worth viewing or revisiting before Wicked flies into theaters on November 22.

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Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

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Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's Theater & Arts Honors, has announced the top six finalists in 20 competitive categories for the 2023-2024 theater season. A total of 89 professional productions at 29 theatres were evaluated by a diverse group of more than 40 judges representing all three participating counties (Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach).

Oh, what a celebration Wicked will have on October 30. The show has just announced plans to celebrate its 21st anniversary with a special 'Wicked Day' ticket package. Ww have all of the detials!

The Wallis will present 'Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now,' reuniting the original Tracy, Penny, and Amber from HAIRSPRAY for the first time. Learn how to purchase tickets.

In honor of the Wicked movie, HarperCollins will be releasing several special editions of Gregory Maguire's original novel that spawned the hit musical, including a new deluxe hardback collector's edition.

What did our critic think of WICKED at Orpheum Theatre? Read our full review.

Two-Time Tony Nominee Director Denis Jones will present a reading of the new musical The Goose Girl based on Shannon Hale's 2003 novel of the same name on Friday, September 13th at Theater 315 (315 West 47th Street).  

Grab your pumpkin spice lattes because Freeform’s “31 Nights of Halloween” returns for a frightfully delightful lineup of Halloween favorites that will keep viewers entranced all month long.

BroadwayWorld’s Linda Hodges chats with Carol de Giere, the biographer who reveals the magic of Stephen Schwartz!

This time, the reader question was: How often do Broadway theatre names change? 

F. Murray Abraham, Raúl Esparza, Norm Lewis, Bonnie Milligan, Debra Monk, and Lillias White will join previously announced performers Kristin Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell for “The Best Is Yet to Come” benefit.

Tickets for BEETLEJUICE, RENT, Itzhak Perlman, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more go on sale August 13 at the Lied Center. Don't miss these exciting performances and events.