This is what stage magic is all about. This is live theater at its finest.
Houston Press
This is what stage magic is all about. This is live theater at its finest.
Houston Press
Why see Wicked?
Defying Gravity Since 2003
Forget all that you know about The Wizard of Oz and be transported once again to the magical land of Oz! This time, however, the action takes place way before the arrival of Dorothy and her pooch Toto. Wicked is the story of two magically inclined women, one blonde, and one green of skin - and their coming of age as the forces of good and (perceived) 'wicked'.
Based on the critically acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked explores the foundation of the Oz legend, what made Glinda and Elphaba become the icons of good and bad, and whether all is what it appears to be in later stories.
Wicked was the smash hit of the new millennium that continues to break records over 20 years later with Stephen Schwartz's breathtaking original songs, including "Defying Gravity", "Popular" and "As Long As You're Mine", creating the perfect soundtrack to this beloved new classic.
The Start Of A Wonderful Adventure!
Thrown together as unwilling roommates at The University of Shiz, initially the beautiful, blonde, and effervescent Glinda clashes with the fiery, misunderstood, green-skinned Elphaba. Facing various challenges in their experiences, they learn to put their differences aside and form an unexpected bond that stays with them for years to come, despite the political and magical upheaval that engulfs Oz. What makes someone truly "Wicked?" An uplifting and affirming adventure that journeys way below the skin and the heart of life.
Did You Know?
Elphaba's green transformation is down to MAC PRO Chromacake in Landscape Green, which was specially created just for the show, and is not available for regular purchase (Booooo.) Pots of the emerald hue are mixed with water because its non-smudging powers are the most long-lasting. It's almost like magic... Kudos, MAC.
Key Information
Audience
Run Time
Dates
Cast
- Celia Hottenstein as Glinda
- Kathy Fitzgerald as Madame Morrible
- Timothy Shew as The Wizard
- Boise Holmes as Doctor Dillamond
- Tara Kostmayer as Nessarose
- Christian Thompson as Fiyero
- Kyle Mcarthur as Boq
- Llaurel Harris as Elphaba Standby
- Lauren Samuels as Elphaba
Further cast
Alexia Acebo, Jennifer Mariela Bermeo, Remmie Bourgeois, Jane Brockman, Anthony Lee Bryant, Sean Burns, Jovan Dansberry, Matt Densky, Marie Eife, Jenny Florkowski, KC Fredericks, David Kaverman, Kelly Lafarga, Marina Lazzaretto, Lauren Leach, Colin Lemoine, Madison Clarie Parks, Jackie Raye, Kat Rodriguez, Derek Schiesel, Wayne Schroder, Brett Stoelker, Ben Susak, Mitchell Tobin, Maggie Van Wieringen, Nicky Venditti and Justin Wirick
Creative
- Joe Mantello
- Stephen Schwartz
- Winnie Holzman
- Gregory Maguire
- Wayne Cilento
- Eugene Lee
- Susan Hilferty
- Kenneth Posner
- Tony Meola
- Marc Platt, David Stone, Jon B. Platt
Awards
2004 TONY AWARDS
Wins
Best Costume Design: Susan Hilferty
Best Scene Design: Eugene Lee
Best Actress in a Musical: Idinal Menzel
Nominations
Best Musical
Best Original Score: Stephen Schwartz
Best Book of a musical: Winnie Holzman
Best Lighting Desigm: Kenneth Posner
Best Choreography: Wayne Cilento
Best Orchestrations: William David Brohn
DRAMA DESK AWARDS
Oustanding Musical
Outstanding Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
Outstanding Book: Winnie Holzman
Oustanding Costume Design: Susan Hilferty
Oustanding Set Design of a musical: Eugene Lee
Oustanding Director of a Musical: Joe Mantello
OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS
Outstanding Broadway Musical
Outstanding Direction of a Musical: Joe Mantello
Outstanding Set Design: Eugene Lee
Oustanding Costume Design: Susan Hilferty
THE DRAMA LEAGUE AWARDS
Outstanding Production of a Musical
EDDY AWARD
Susan Hilferty and the entire costume team won the Eddy Award - for Wicked's Costumes
GRAMMY AWARD
Best Musical Show Album - original cast recording of Wicked
Reviews
Our review
Enchanting, Brilliant, Timeless
Almost 13 years after it's debut, you still can't go wrong with Wicked, a perfect adventure for the whole family! Eugene Lee's scenic design coupled with Susan Hilferty's costume artistry will have you engrossed in their magic throughout the production.
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Nicola Quinn
Customer reviews
Therese
Drop everything and GO C Wicked
Jim Cunningham
Magical
Susan A
Unbelievable