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Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 7+
Opened: October 30, 2003

Broadway Schedule:

Tuesdays at 7pm
Wednesdays at 7pm
Thursdays at 7pm
Fridays at 8pm
Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm
and Sundays at 2pm and 7pm

Buy Tickets from: $124

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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.



​A​fter 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, ​a​nd will be release​d 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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October 30 Officially Declared National WICKED Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 20, 2023


October 30 will officially become National WICKED Day, in honor of the hit Broadway musical’s debut at the Gershwin Theatre on October 30, 2003.

WICKED Milkshake Available at Hershey's Chocolate World in Honor of the Musical's 20th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - September 20, 2023


In celebration of Wicked’s 20th anniversary, Hershey’s Chocolate World in Times Square is offering a limited-edition Wicked Milkshake, which consists of a perfect blend of mint and dark chocolate. Find out how and when you can grab one for yourself here!

Winner Selected for WICKED's Music Director Experience With MUSE/MAESTRA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 14, 2023


The MUSE/MAESTRA Music Director Experience, in collaboration with the hit musical WICKED, reveals the winner of its prestigious competition. Learn more about this exciting initiative and the talented individuals involved in shaping the world of music direction.

Jake Pedersen to Assume the Role of Boq in Wicked on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 10, 2023


Exciting news for Wicked fans! Jake Pedersen will be the new Boq in the hit musical. Learn more about the latest cast addition and get ready to see Jake Pedersen in action in the upcoming run of Wicked.

WICKED on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - July 28, 2023


BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Wicked on Broadway. Find out where it's playing, how to get there, what it's about, and more!

WICKED to Launch Three-Week Intensive for Aspiring Music Directors With MUSE and MAESTRA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 28, 2023


Two not-for-profit organizations promoting diversity in the music theatre industry will launch The MUSE/MAESTRA Music Director Experience with the Broadway blockbuster WICKED.

Video: WICKED Dance Captain Lisa Finegold Shares How She Leads Every Project with Love
by Survival Jobs - June 24, 2023


In this video, Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the wonderfully talented and humble Lisa Finegold who is currently the Dance Captain and Swing in the Broadway company of “Wicked”, currently playing at the Gershwin Theatre. Finegold shares her favorite part of being in the iconic groundbreaking show and what she loves about wearing so many different hats as part of the company.  

WICKED and Partnership for New York City Team Up With NYC Parks on Summer Volunteer Event Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 15, 2023


New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi, and NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue joined President and CEO of the Partnership for New York City Kathryn Wylde and the Broadway musical Wicked to launch a new volunteer event series.

Elphaba & Glinda Costumes Released for Broadway-Loving American Girl Doll Kavi
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 7, 2023


An Elphaba and Glinda costume set has been released for American Girl Doll's 2023 Girl of the Year, Kavi Sharma!

Jordan Litz To Assume the Role of 'Fiyero' in WICKED This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023


Jordan Litz will join the Broadway company of Wicked in the role of Fiyero, beginning performances on Tuesday, May 16th at Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets to Wicked!

Broadway's Brittney Johnson is Expecting a Baby
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2023


Brittney Johnson has announced that she is expecting a baby! 

Video: WICKED Becomes Broadway's 4th Longest Running Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 12, 2023


Watch the curtain call speech at Wicked as it becomes the 4th longest running show in Broadway history!

WICKED Will Become The 4th Longest Running Show In Broadway History On April 11
by Stephi Wild - April 6, 2023


WICKED will play its 7,486th performance on Tuesday, April 11th at 7:00pm, surpassing Cats to become the 4th longest running production in Broadway history. The musical will also celebrate its 20th Anniversary this October.

Photos: Ariana Grande Shares Photos With Cynthia Erivo Behind the Scenes For the WICKED Film
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2023


Ariana Grande took to Instagram to share some photos of herself and Cynthia Erivo behind the scenes of the upcoming Wicked film.

Photos: First Look at Alyssa Fox, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, John Dossett & More in WICKED on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - March 6, 2023


Check out photos of the newest cast of Wicked on Broadway, including Alyssa Fox as Elphaba, John Dossett as The Wizard, Kimber Elayne Sprawl as Nessarose, and William Youmans as Doctor Dillamond. Their first performance at the Gershwin Theater will be Tuesday March 7.

Cynthia Erivo Reveals What's Different About the WICKED Film
by Stephi Wild - March 3, 2023


Cynthia Erivo, who is starring as Elphaba in the upcoming film adaptation of the hit musical Wicked, recently talked about what fans can expect from the movie, how it differs from the stage production, and more.

Photos: P!NK Proves She Goes Good With Green as She Visits WICKED on Broadway!
by Bruce Glikas - March 2, 2023


See photos of P!NK visiting Wicked on Broadway!

Photo: Get a First Look at McKenzie Kurtz as Glinda in WICKED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 13, 2023


Get a first look at McKenzie Kurtz as Glinda in WICKED on Broadway! Her first performance at the Gershwin Theater will be Tuesday February 14.

John Dossett, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, and William Youmans Join WICKED This Spring
by Stephi Wild - February 3, 2023


Wicked will welcome new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this spring. Tony Award-nominee John Dossett will take over the role of The Wizard, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, last seen on Broadway in Girl from the North Country, will assume the role of Nessarose, and William Youmans, the original Dr. Dillamond, will reprise his role and return to the halls of Shiz University.

Photos: WICKED'S Brittney Johnson Bartends on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE
by Michael Major - February 2, 2023


Wicked on Broadway star Brittney Johnson appeared as the bartender on last night's episode of Watch What Happens Live. Johnson appeared alongside Real Housewives of Miami Marysol Patton and Alexia Nepola on the Andy Cohen-hosted episode. Check out photos and a video clip now!

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

Wicked History

Other Productions of Wicked

2001   New York Reading
New York
2002   New York Workshop
New York
2003   San Francisco (Regional) World Premiere
San Francisco (Regional)
2003   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2005   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
2005   Chicago Chicago Production
Chicago
2007   Los Angeles Los Angeles Production
Los Angeles
2007   Original German Production
2008   Australian Production
2009   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
2021   West End Original London Production
West End

Wicked Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
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

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