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A whole lot happened in Oz before Dorothy dropped in, and Wicked has been telling that story to Broadway audiences for 15 years at the Gershwin Theatre. The milestone won't go by uncelebrated, as in just days, NBC will throw a joyous Halloween party for the ages, featuring songs from the blockbuster musical hit and a cavalcade of special guest stars, including Tony Award winners Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth. Additional guest performers include Ariana Grande, Adam Lambert, Ledisi, Pentatonix and the current Broadway company of 'Wicked.' 'A Very Wicked Halloween' airs tonight, October 29th at 10PM ET/PT on NBC.

Whether she's flying high by bubble or just hangin out with her fellow Ozians backstage, Amanda Jane Cooper's life at the Gershwin Theatre is far from boring. As Wicked counts down the hours until its landmark 15th Anniversary on Broadway, she's taking us behind the scenes of an ordinary, Glinda-fied day.  Let's wander an enjoy one short day backstage with Glinda!

On October 30, 2003, a little show called Wicked opened at the Gershwin Theatre... the rest is history. Let us be glad! Let us be grateful and rejoycify that it is still around a whopping 15 years later, making it the sixth longest-running show in Broadway history.

To celebrate 'Wicked's' 15th anniversary on Broadway, NBC will throw a joyous Halloween party for the ages. This televised concert featuring songs from the blockbuster musical hit 'Wicked' will showcase a cavalcade of special guest stars to help celebrate the music and the magic of the show that tells the story of what happened in Oz before Dorothy dropped in. 

While we await the big night, BroadwayWorld is talking to some of the stars of the big night, including Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel, Adam Lambert, Ledisi, and Pentatonix for an inside scoop!

While we await the big night, BroadwayWorld is counting down with a week of flashbacks from Wicked past. Below, watch as we go all the way back to the beginning, with Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth and the original company on opening night in 2003!

While we await the big night, BroadwayWorld is counting down with a week of flashbacks from Wicked past. Below, watch as future Tony winner Lindsay Mendez and Alli Mauzey chat with Richard Ridge about what it's like starring as two of Broadway's most iconic characters back in 2013!

While we await the big night, BroadwayWorld is counting down with a week of flashbacks from Wicked past. Below, watch as the company celebrates a very special anniversary on October 30, 2013!

While we await the big night, BroadwayWorld is counting down with a week of flashbacks from Wicked past. Below, watch as the company takes a very special bow on October 30, 2013!

While we await the big night, BroadwayWorld is counting down with a week of flashbacks from Wicked past. Below, watch as Lilli Cooper, who last appeared on Broadway in SpongeBob Squarepants, sings Elphaba's big Act I number at Stars in the Alley in 2015!

While we await the big night, BroadwayWorld is counting down with a week of flashbacks from Wicked past. Below, watch as not one, but five leading ladies (Teal Wicks, Christine Dwyer, Donna Vivino, Caroline Bowman and Lindsay Mendez) sing Wicked's 'The Wizard and I' from start to finish. 

While we await the big night, BroadwayWorld is counting down with a week of flashbacks from Wicked past. Below, watch as six Glindas (Carrie St. Louis, Kara Lindsay, Jenni Barber, Tiffany Haas, Kate Fahrner and Katie Rose Clarke) ham it up with 'Popular' from start to finish. 

While we await the big night, BroadwayWorld is counting down with a week of flashbacks from Wicked past. Below, watch as eight Elphabas and Fiyeros (Teal Wicks, Richard H. Blake, Caroline Bowman, Matt Shingledecker, Lindsay Mendez, Derek Klena, Christine Dwyer and Justin Guarini) sing Wicked's 'As Long as You're Mine' from start to finish. 

To celebrate 'Wicked's' 15th anniversary on Broadway, NBC will throw a joyous Halloween party for the ages. This televised concert featuring songs from the blockbuster musical hit 'Wicked' will showcase a cavalcade of special guest stars to help celebrate the music and the magic of the show that tells the story of what happened in Oz before Dorothy dropped in.  Check out advance photos from the special below!

Last night, Wicked taped its 15th anniversary special, 'A Very Wicked Halloween.'

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, to celebrate Wicked's 15th Anniversary on Broadway this October, NBC will throw a Halloween party for the ages with 'A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway,' airing Monday, October 29 at 10pm ET/PT. This televised concert featuring songs from the blockbuster musical hit, Wicked, will showcase a cavalcade of special guest stars to help celebrate the music and the magic of the show that tells the story of what happened in Oz before Dorothy dropped in.

According to Billboard, joining in the festivities are Wicked alum Adam Lambert (national tour) and Lidisi. 

Tuesday, October 30th, the blockbuster musical, WICKED, will celebrate its 15th Anniversary on Broadway, a milestone achieved by only five other Broadway productions in history. To mark this landmark occasion, WICKED has planned a month of special promotions and events.

To celebrate WICKED's 15th Anniversary on Broadway this October, NBC will throw a Halloween party for the ages with 'A Very Wicked Halloween: Celebrating 15 Years on Broadway,' airing Monday, October 29 at 10pm ET/PT. This televised concert featuring songs from the blockbuster musical hit, WICKED, will showcase a cavalcade of special guest stars to help celebrate the music and the magic of the show that tells the story of what happened in Oz before Dorothy dropped in.

Jessica Vosk left her career in finance and took a chance on her dreams. Now she's starring as Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway! Vosk brought 20/20 behind the scenes of her life at work and at home, where she shared the gifts she received from 'Wicked' fans and revealed the one item that inspired her to change careers from finance to Broadway actress.

Just last week, Ryan McCartan assumed the role of Fiyero in Wicked, making his Broadway debut! McCartan joins a cast which currently includes Jessica Vosk as Elphaba, Amanda Jane Cooper as Glinda, Isabel Keating as Madame Morrible, Kevin Chamberlin as The Wizard, Jye Frasca as Boq, Kristen Martin as Nessarose, and Martin Moran as Dr. Dillamond. 

Move over, Ben Brantley. In 2018, there's only one name that matters when it comes to reviewing Broadway shows...and that name is Leslie Jones.

Beginning Today, September 11, Ryan McCartan will assume the role of Fiyero in the Broadway production of Wicked.

Beginning Tuesday, September 11, Ryan McCartan will assume the role of Fiyero in the Broadway production of Wicked.

There's a new witch in town! Jessica Vosk makes her Broadway Elphaba debut in Wicked, beginning performances tonight, July 16, at the Gershwin Theatre.