BWW TV: WICKED Cast Album Goes Double Platinum
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 11, 2010
With sales surpassing the two million mark, the Grammy® award-winning original cast recording of Wicked has officially been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Since its opening, the production has continued to captivate audiences and currently ranks in the top 20 of Broadway's longest running shows, having played over 2,910 performances to date.
BroadwayWorld.com was on hand as composer Stephen Schwartz was presented with a commemorative plaque following the matinee performance at The Gershwin Theater on November 10, 2010. (more...)
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BWW TV: WICKED Honors 5 Millionth Audience Member!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 1, 2010
Broadway's current Elphaba (Mandy Gonzalez), Glinda (Katie Rose Clarke) and the cast of Wicked surprised the 5 millionth Broadway audience member at the smash-hit musical on September 29. The winner was surprised during the matinee curtain call and presented with the Key to the Emerald City in addition to additional prizes. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you video coverage of the surprise. (more...)
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STAGE TUBE: 9-Year-Old Oliver Richman Sings 'Defying Gravity'
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 9, 2010
It has certainly been the summer for youngsters with powerful vocal chops. First, 10-year-old soprano Jackie Evancho impressed the world à la Susan Boyle with her debut on 'America's Got Talent' in August, and now, nine-year-old Los Angeles-based triple threat Oliver Richman is 'Defying Gravity' with a new video that debuted on the internet September 3. Click below to watch! (more...)
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STAGE TUBE: Behind The Emerald Curtain- Costume Edition
by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 29, 2010
Wicked has unveiled a brand new video that will bring fans Behind the Emerald Curtain. Be the first to get an exclusive look at the Costume Edition, and follow the construction of a new Madame Morrible costume, from bolt to Broadway by clicking below. (more...)
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BWW TV: WICKED Plays Bway in Bryant Park!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 30, 2010
The best of Broadway is being presented free on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with '106.7 Lite fm Presents Broadway in Bryant Park 2010' - a lunchtime series which began on Thursday, July 8th at 12:30pm on the Bryant Park Stage. Sponsored by Bank of America, and JCPenney 33rd & 6th, and hosted by Lite fm's on-air personalities, the tenth annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances runs through August 12th. (more...)
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STAGE TUBE: Kanye Samples WICKED!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 18, 2010
Kanye West appears to be sampling a bit of Wicked on his new album 'Good Ass Job,' set for release this September. BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage of this video footage showing the rapper remixing Stephen Schwartz's 'Popular' to a hip hop beat. Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the role of 'Glinda,' can be heard on the recording. (more...)
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STAGE TUBE: WICKED Goes 'Green Apple,' 4/22
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2010
The efforts of the award-winning musical Wicked to go environmentally green will be shown in 'The Green Apple: Entertainment,' which will air on NYC Life (Channel 25 in NY) on April 22 at 9 PM. (more...)
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STAGE MAGIC: Behind the Scenes at WICKED with Marybeth Abel Part 2
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 18, 2009
Before joining the Wicked family. Marybeth's other Broadway credits include: Cyrano de Bergerac, Sweet Charity, La Cage aux Folles, Sly Fox, Fosse, Les Misérables, Five Guys Named Moe. Off-Broadway she's worked on Under the Bridge, Adult Entertainment. Touring and regionally, she's worked on Cats, Guys and Dolls, The Best of Broadway. Pittsburgh CLO: four seasons.
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BWW TV: WICKED's 5th The Empire State Building Glows Green!
by Eddie Varley - Nov 2, 2008
Composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz and Kerry Ellis, current star of the Broadway smash Wicked, in full costume as the show's green heroine, Elphaba, The Wicked Witch of The West, lit the Empire State Building green on Monday, October 27th. The building glowed Wicked green from dusk to midnight on Monday in honor of Wicked's 5th Anniversary Celebration. (more...)
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BWW TV Exclusive: Wicked's Hilty & Bean, Together Again
by James Sims - Mar 10, 2008
BroadwayWorld's own James Sims sat down for an exclusive interview with Megan Hilty and Shoshana Bean at the Chamberlain Hotel in West Hollywood, getting the witchy duo to dish on their time performing in Wicked together, both on Broadway and the National Tour, and found out a little of what they are planning for their upcoming Upright Cabaret show... (more...)
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BWW TV: JoAnne Worley Flies into LA's 'Wicked'
by James Sims - Feb 15, 2008
BroadwayWorld's own James Sims sat down with JoAnne Worley backstage at the Pantages Theatre to catch up with the musical theatre star before an evening performance of Wicked. Worley talks about her recent experience back on Broadway in The Drowsy Chaperone and how it feels to join the blockbuster musical in Los Angeles. (more...)
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BWW TV: 'Wicked's' Shoshana Bean Recording in Los Angeles
by James Sims - Dec 9, 2007
BroadwayWorld's own James Sims recently caught up with Shoshana Bean as she rehearsed for an upcoming performance at Upright Cabaret. She talked about her time on Broadway, taking over the lead role in Wicked earlier than expected and revealed her future plans for recording and possibly touring once her album is released... (more...)
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BWW TV Gets SUPERSIZED with Broadway Beat and WICKED!
by Broadway Beat - Jul 19, 2006
BroadwayWorld.TV gets SUPERSIZED! BWW continues to utilize the latest in web technologies to bring its visitors as close to theatrical magic as possible. All videos will be shown at a higher resolution as we push the limits of streaming video technology. Catch this Broadway Beat 'From the Archives' episode featuring nearly 30 minutes backstage of the smash hit musical, Wicked! (more...)
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