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BWW Reviews: Broadway Sacramento Goes WICKED

Seven is the perfect number. Thursday night marked my seventh time seeing the hit musical “Wicked.” Here’s the countdown: Twice in San Francisco in high school, once in New York as a high school graduation present, three times in Chicago to see a family friend in the cast, and, now, once in Sacramento where the mind blowing show — as so many have called it — plays through June 17 at the Community Center Theater. (more...)

Teal Wicks Performs at WICKED-Themed Gala to Benefit California Musical Theatre Tonight, 5/19

A Wicked Gala, a 'Wickedly Magical Evening in Oz,' takes place tonight, Saturday, May 19, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Sacramento Convention Center Ballroom, 1400 J Street in Sacramento, will be transformed for the evening into the “Oz Dust Ballroom,” themed after the hit Broadway show Wicked, which begins performances at Community Center Theater on May 23. (more...)

Photo Flash: Nicole Parker Joins National Tour of WICKED as 'Elphie' in Denver Tonight, 5/18

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. (more...)

WICKED Film Hopeful Julianne Hough Sings 'THE WIZARD AND I' in Central Park

BroadwayWorld previously reported that according to Vanity Fair, 'Dancing with the Stars' vet and star of the 'Rock of Ages' movie Julianne Hough wants to star as Elphaba in the film version of 'WICKED.' This soulful clip of Hough singing "The Wizard And I" at a free live concert hosted by Netflix for the 70th Anniversary of "The Wizard of Oz" in Central Park, New York, NY, on September 29, 2009, proves just how much she wants the role. (more...)

WICKED Tickets for Capitol Theatre Run Go on Sale Today, 5/11

After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2009, WICKED, Broadway’s biggest blockbuster, returns to Salt Lake City’s Capitol Theatre July 18-August 26. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale today, Friday, May 11 at 10am. Part of Zions Bank Broadway Across America - Utah. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: WICKED Hosts Events and Performs at Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair!

WICKED visited the Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Fans had the opportunity to spin the WICKED Wheel of Fortune, take their photo in Oz and pick up some fun giveaways. There was also a performance of "The Wizard and I." Check it out below! (more...)

BWW Reviews: WICKED Flies Back into Durham

Wicked has clearly established itself as a runaway success, so I don’t think what people need now is my personal “review” of the show. Ever since being nominated for the Tony Award for best musical, people have known that the show is good. But I do want to put in my two cents about seeing the touring company at the Durham Performing Arts Center. (more...)

Christine Dwyer & Billy Harrigan Tighe Join The North American WICKED Tour from Today, 5/2

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. (more...)

Nicole Parker and PJ Benjamin to Join WICKED Tour in Denver

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. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: WICKED Celebrates Earth Day

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. (more...)

Christine Dwyer & Billy Harrigan Tighe Join The North American WICKED Tour from May 2

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. (more...)

Broadway League Awards Education Grants to WIT & WICKED

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. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Performs 'Defying Gravity' at Barefoot at the Symphony

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

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Many Costumes of WICKED!

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! (more...)

Austin's Wizard, Don Amendolia, Chats WICKED

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. (more...)

Austin's Wizard, Don Amendolia, Chats WICKED

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. (more...)

WICKED at Bass Concert Hall On Sale October 22

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. (more...)

WICKED Announces $25 Lottery Seats at Bass

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. (more...)

WICKED Announces $25 Lottery Seats at Bass

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. (more...)

BROADWAY SESSIONS Welcomes WICKED’s Laura Woyasz Tonight

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. (more...)

Austin's Wizard, Don Amendolia, Chats WICKED

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. (more...)

WICKED to Team With Givenik.com & BullyBust for Post Show Reception

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. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Chandra Lee Schwartz Announces WICKED's Givenik Charity Night!

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! (more...)

WICKED to Team With Givenik.com & BullyBust for Post Show Reception, 1/17

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. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Creators of WICKED's Monkeys!

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. (more...)