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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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Christine Dwyer & Billy Harrigan Tighe Join The North American WICKED Tour from Today, 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2012


The company of the second North American tour of WICKED welcomes Christine Dwyer as Elphaba and Billy Harrigan Tighe as Fiyero today, May 2 in Durham, NC.

Nicole Parker and PJ Benjamin to Join WICKED Tour in Denver
by Kelsey Denette - April 30, 2012


The company of the first North American tour of WICKED welcomes PJ Benjamin as The Wizard on Tuesday, May 8 and Nicole Parker as Elphaba on Friday, May 18 in Denver, CO.

STAGE TUBE: WICKED Celebrates Earth Day
by Stage Tube - April 25, 2012


WICKED celebrates Earth Day with Donna Vivino as Elphaba performing 'The Wizard and I,' the show's 'Wicked Wheel,' where contestants could spin to win various prizes, handing out plantable seed sticks to fans, Kate Fahrner as Glinda and Donna Vivono as Elphaba performing 'For Good,' making Wicked fans aware of all the show's 'Green. For Good.' initiatives over the past year, and more! Check out the video below.

Christine Dwyer & Billy Harrigan Tighe Join The North American WICKED Tour from May 2
by James T Harding - April 17, 2012


The company of the second North American tour of WICKED will welcome Christine Dwyer as Elphaba and Billy Harrigan Tighe as Fiyero on Wednesday, May 2 in Durham, NC.

Broadway League Awards Education Grants to WIT & WICKED
by Nicole Rosky - April 5, 2012


The Broadway League has awarded coveted New York Education Grants to the Broadway productions of Wit by Margaret Edson, and Wicked by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman. Each production receives a $5,000 grant towards its 2012 educational initiatives. The grants are important to the growth and development of theatre education in the city as they encourage theatres to create more opportunities for young people and to exchange ideas about education.

STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Performs 'Defying Gravity' at Barefoot at the Symphony
by Harmony Wheeler - March 2, 2012


Idina Menzel performs 'Defying Gravity' from the Broadway smash 'Wicked' with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, conducted by Marvin Hamlisch. Watch the clip below!

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Many Costumes of WICKED!
by Kelsey Denette - February 29, 2012


400 custom costumes made of over 2,000 pieces of fabric and countless sparkles need to be maintained for 8 performances every week. It takes a small but talented army to keep these memorable outfits so stunning and new. Witness a day in the life of the WICKED wardrobe department below!

Austin's Wizard, Don Amendolia, Chats WICKED
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2012


Worldwide smash musical Wicked is set to open at Austin's Bass Concert Hall on January 25, and its Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Don Amendolia, took the time to answer a few questions for BroadwayWorld.

Austin's Wizard, Don Amendolia, Chats WICKED
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2012


Worldwide smash musical Wicked is set to open at Austin's Bass Concert Hall on January 25, and its Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Don Amendolia, took the time to answer a few questions for BroadwayWorld.

WICKED at Bass Concert Hall On Sale October 22
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2012


After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2009, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, will return to Austin at Texas Performing Arts Bass Concert Hall, playing January 25-February 12, 2012. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Saturday, October 22 at 10 a.m.

WICKED Announces $25 Lottery Seats at Bass
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2012


A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of $25 orchestra seats will be held prior to each performance of WICKED, playing January 25 - February 12 at Bass Concert Hall. Each day, 2½ hours prior to show time (Tuesday-Friday at 8 pm; Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.

WICKED Announces $25 Lottery Seats at Bass
by Erin Privratsky - January 19, 2012


A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of $25 orchestra seats will be held prior to each performance of WICKED, playing January 25 - February 12 at Bass Concert Hall. Each day, 2½ hours prior to show time (Tuesday-Friday at 8 pm; Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.

BROADWAY SESSIONS Welcomes WICKED’s Laura Woyasz Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2012


Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida, Footloose) is the host and creator of BROADWAY SESSIONS at THE MIDTOWN THEATRE at the HA! Comedy Club (163 West 46th Street / Between 6th & 7th Avenues) every Thursday night at 11:00pm.

Austin's Wizard, Don Amendolia, Chats WICKED
by Erin Privratsky - January 17, 2012


Worldwide smash musical Wicked is set to open at Austin's Bass Concert Hall on January 25, and its Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Don Amendolia, took the time to answer a few questions for BroadwayWorld.

WICKED to Team With Givenik.com & BullyBust for Post Show Reception
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2012


The hit Broadway musical Wicked, a longtime partner of the national bully prevention organization BullyBust, will join with Givenik.com to raise funds and awareness for BullyBust on tonight.

STAGE TUBE: Chandra Lee Schwartz Announces WICKED's Givenik Charity Night!
by Kelsey Denette - January 12, 2012


The hit Broadway musical Wicked, a longtime partner of the national bully prevention organization BullyBust, will join with Givenik.com to raise funds and awareness for BullyBust on Tuesday, January 17th. All tickets purchased through Givenik.com for the 7pm performance of Wicked on Tuesday, January 17th will also provide admission to a private post-performance reception at Planet Hollywood with Wicked cast and creative team members. See Wicked's 'Glinda,' Chandra Lee Schwartz, announce the event below!

WICKED to Team With Givenik.com & BullyBust for Post Show Reception, 1/17
by Nicole Rosky - January 9, 2012


The hit Broadway musical Wicked, a longtime partner of the national bully prevention organization BullyBust, will join with Givenik.com to raise funds and awareness for BullyBust on Tuesday, January 17th. All tickets purchased through Givenik.com for the 7pm performance of Wicked on Tuesday, January 17th will also provide admission to a private post-performance reception at Planet Hollywood with Wicked cast and creative team members. In addition, when the ticket purchaser chooses BullyBust as its charity of choice on Givenik.com, a portion of the ticket price will be donated to BullyBust. For more information and to purchase tickets/RSVP for this special event, please visit Givenik.com.

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Creators of WICKED's Monkeys!
by Nicole Rosky - December 6, 2011


Winner of 35 major awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards, Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

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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