'Wicked' and See's Candies Team Up To Give One Fan Chance to See 'Wicked' Around the World

This summer, premium confectioner See's Candies, the smash hit musical “Wicked” and Hilton HHonors® will grant one lucky individual the prize of a lifetime -an around-the-world trip to see “Wicked” on the West Coast in New York and in London.  Inside of one limited edition See's Candies “Wicked” box of assorted chocolates will be a grand prize “Emerald Ticket” and a “Wicked Hilton HHonors Card.”  Three hundred additional boxes will contain other prizes, including See's Candies gift certificates and “Wicked” merchandise.

The Emerald Ticket winner will embark on a three-city tour to see “Wicked,” and will be given a “Wicked” Hilton HHonors card for VIP accommodations at Hilton Family hotels during their tour.  The winner will also receive a one-year supply of See's Candies.  The trip for two, which includes airfare and accommodations at Hilton Family hotels, will take the winner to Los Angeles or San Francisco, New York and London.  The show currently performs at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles and, in late January 2009, will move to the Orpheum in San Francisco.  The winner will also visit the Gershwin Theatre in New York City and the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London.

“Wicked” is the winner of 20 major awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards and has been called, “one of the most successful shows in Broadway history” by The New York Times.
The See's Candies “Wicked” Keepsake Box is illustrated with the famous logo from the show and holds a half-pound assortment of heavenly dark and milk chocolates filled with rich Chocolate Butter, fruity creams, old-fashioned Molasses Chips, world-famous Marzipan, chewy Almond Squares, buttery Caramel, See's famous Bordeaux, California Brittle and much more. Each See's Candies “Wicked” Keepsake Box retails for $8.60 and is available September 15 through October 31, 2008, at all See's retail shops in the contiguous U.S. and the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles.

About See's Candies

Since 1921, See's Candies has been one of America's favorite candymakers. No matter what the occasion or selection, with every delicious piece of See's candy, customers are assured of “Quality Without Compromise®.” See's operates more than 200 retail candy shops throughout the western United States, and offers one of the largest and finest selections of chocolates and confections in the world. For the location of the See's Candy Shop nearest you, call toll-free (800) 347-7337 or visit the See's website at www.sees.com.

About Wicked

Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, “Wicked” has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman.  It is directed by Joe Mantello, with musical staging by Wayne Cilento.   “Wicked” tells 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 Witch.

The Grammy Award-winning original cast recording of “Wicked,” produced by Stephen Schwartz for Decca Broadway, has been one of the fastest selling Broadway recordings of recent years and has been certified 'Platinum' by the Recording Industry Association of America. “Wicked” is produced by Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.  “Wicked” can currently be seen in Los Angeles at the Pantages Theatre, New York, Chicago, London, Melbourne, Tokyo, Stuttgart, and on the North American national tour. Tickets for “Wicked” are on sale at www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 213-365-3500 or 714-740-7878, in person at the Pantages Theatre Box Office (opens daily at 10am), 6233 Hollywood Blvd., or at any Ticketmaster outlet.

About Hilton HHonors

Hilton HHonors® is an esteemed guest reward program that gives frequent travelers a fast way to earn the rewards they want most.  It is the only guest reward program to offer Points & Miles® and No Blackout Dates with no capacity controls at more than 3,000 hotels. Enrolled members can Double Dip® to earn HHonors points and airline miles for the same stay, at nearly any rate, at participating Hilton®, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations®, Homewood Suites by Hilton® and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection™ hotels around the world.  In addition to redeeming HHonors points for complimentary nights, Hilton HHonors members can also redeem points for merchandise, vacation packages, unique experience rewards and more.  Membership in HHonors is free. Consumers in the U.S. and Canada can enroll instantly in the program by calling 1-800-HHONORS.  For further information, visit HiltonHHonors.com.

Hilton HHonors membership, earning of Points & Miles®, and redemption of points are subject to HHonors Terms and Conditions.