Wicked Tickets

Wicked the Musical is based on Gregory Maguire's best-selling work, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which is meant to be a prequel or parallel novel to L. Frank Baum's classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Wicked tells the fascinating story of how Glinda came to be known as the "Good Witch of the North" and Elphaba the "Wicked Witch of the West." The stage-script alludes to instances from the famous film version of The Wizard of Oz from 1939, but the plot mainly covers the period before Dorothy's arrival from Kansas.

Wicked the Musical is a brilliant stretch of the imagination, being the "untold story of the Wizard of Oz;" the friendship between the two witches Glinda and Elphaba who find they click as well as clash with each other. Glinda is pretty, vain, and ambitious; Elphaba has been perpetually challenged because of her green skin, despite the fact that she is a truly talented witch. They discover their dislike for one another in college; drama ensues. Glinda and Elphaba must use their talents to win what they desire: power, celebrity, and love. The Wizard's corrupt government (and the lopsided social structure it presents) influences all the characters. Glinda and Elphaba struggle to achieve their destiny, along with other interesting characters (like the goat-professor Dr. Dillamond, the pretty but crippled and self-absorbed Nessarose) with similar quirks and issues.

The book for Wicked the Musical was written by Winnie Holzman, with songs and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. The musical's popularity spread rapidly after its debut, making it a candidate for the highest accolades. Wicked the Musical won the Grammy for Best Cast Album, was nominated for ten Tony Awards in 2004, and ended up winning for Best Actress, Best Scenic Design, and Best Costume Design. The musical also won six Drama Desk Awards, including the one for Outstanding Musical.

The musical score of Wicked the Musical resembles a film score more than a typical stage-musical score in its thematic nature; Schwartz has woven several motifs together that signify particular moments, moods, and characters in the story, and work as musical flashbacks, reinforcing and intensifying the plot. The integrated whole is endowed with added sophistication thanks to these musical mosaics that run through it. Among the most popular Wicked songs are: "No One Mourns the Wicked," "As Long as You're Mine," "No Good Deed," "What Is This Feeling?," "Defying Gravity," and "Popular."

Wicked is exceptional not only for its music and story, but also for its marvelously original costumes and stage design. Experience this exhilarating musical and find out for yourself why Wicked has cast a spell on more than four million fans! It has won three Tony Awards and seven Drama Desk Awards, including one for Outstanding Musical. The musical is currently on an international tour, having already been performed in Bradford, England; Singapore; Hong Kong; Manila; Shanghai; Beijing; Guangzhou; and Istanbul, with the tour concluding next year in 2018.

Wicked the Musical 2022-23 Broadway Touring Schedule

Set against the backdrop of the Wizard of Oz mythology, Wicked has become the musical for all ages. The lavishly designed musical started its Broadway run almost 19 years ago and still draws in a huge audience. The musical has announced an extravagant 2022-23 Broadway National Tour that will stop in multiple cities. Watch Elphaba and Glinda create their magic when they come to your town. Wicked tickets are now available for the entire run; check the complete tour dates to see when it’s heading to theaters near you and make sure you watch this ‘cultural phenomenon’