Wicked Tour

Wicked Oklahoma City | Civic Center Music Hall

Julie Harmon — Tue, 28 May 2013 07:32:48 +0000

The immensely “Popular” Wicked is coming to Oklahoma as Celebrity Attractions brings yet another certified Broadway hit to the Civic Center Music Hall this September.

Stephen Schwartz has set to music yet another instant classic as the story of a misunderstood green girl named Elphaba and an overly ambitious blonde girl who comes to be known as “Glinda the Good” is told in this twisted, magical world that turns the original story penned by Frank L. Baum on it’s heels. Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz is based on the original novel by Greg Maguire which expands the universe we have known from childhood stories and movies, and tells us what really happened before a little girl from Kansas set down the path of that Yellow Brick Road.

Don’t miss this limited run of Wicked at the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma. The Ozians will be in town from September 4 through 22, 2013 only so grab your tickets before those flying monkeys do!

For advanced tickets, premium seating and sold out shows, review the ticket options featured below.

EVENT	VENUE	DATE/TIME
Wicked	Civic Center Music Hall Oklahoma City, OK	Wednesday 9/4/2013 7:30PM
Wicked	Civic Center Music Hall Oklahoma City, OK	Thursday 9/5/2013 7:30PM
Wicked	Civic Center Music Hall Oklahoma City, OK	Friday 9/6/2013 8:00PM
Wicked	Civic Center Music Hall Oklahoma City, OK	Saturday 9/7/2013 2:00PM
Wicked	Civic Center Music Hall Oklahoma City, OK	Saturday 9/7/2013 8:00PM
Wicked	Civic Center Music Hall Oklahoma City, OK	Sunday 9/8/2013 2:00PM
Wicked	Civic Center Music Hall Oklahoma City, OK	Sunday 9/8/2013 7:00PM
Wicked	Civic Center Music Hall Oklahoma City, OK	Tuesday 9/10/2013 7:30PM

Wicked Kansas City | Music Hall

Julie Harmon — Tue, 28 May 2013 06:47:55 +0000

You definitely won’t be in Kansas anymore when Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz takes over the Kansas City Music Hall this October.

In the halls of Shiz University in the magical land of Oz, there were two young girls who could not be any more different from each other. Elphaba is the outcast child of the Governor of Munchin land with the unusual distinction of having green skin and a fiery attitude. Galinda is the ambitious, popular, and over-achieving blonde girl from the land to the North who will let nothing get in her way. Although they initially loathe each others existence, they come to form a bond of a friendship so powerful that nothing in all of Oz can break.

Wicked first played in Kansas in 2009 and now the Witches of Oz are back by “Popular” demand to capture your hearts once again. Broadway Across America presents Wicked at the Kansas City Music Hall from October 7 through 27, 2013. Performance times will be announced shortly so get your tickets before the Flying Monkeys beat you to them!

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EVENT	VENUE	DATE/TIME
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Wednesday 10/9/2013 7:30PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Thursday 10/10/2013 7:30PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Friday 10/11/2013 8:00PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Saturday 10/12/2013 2:00PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Saturday 10/12/2013 8:00PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Sunday 10/13/2013 1:00PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Sunday 10/13/2013 6:30PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Tuesday 10/15/2013 7:30PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Wednesday 10/16/2013 7:30PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Thursday 10/17/2013 7:30PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Friday 10/18/2013 8:00PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Saturday 10/19/2013 2:00PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Saturday 10/19/2013 8:00PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Sunday 10/20/2013 1:00PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Sunday 10/20/2013 6:30PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Tuesday 10/22/2013 7:30PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Wednesday 10/23/2013 7:30PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Thursday 10/24/2013 7:30PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Friday 10/25/2013 8:00PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Saturday 10/26/2013 2:00PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Saturday 10/26/2013 8:00PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Sunday 10/27/2013 1:00PM
Wicked	Music Hall Kansas City Kansas City, MO	Sunday 10/27/2013 6:30PM

Touring Cast for Wicked Gets New Look with Jenn Gambastese, Curt Hansen

Julie Harmon — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:24:54 +0000

Wicked followers should watch out for the new pair that will give Oz a refreshing look. The first leg of the renowned musical’s tour in North America will star two Broadway veterans: Jenn Gambatese, who’ll be joining the cast as Glinda on February 26 in Costa Mesa, CA and Curt Hansen, playing Fiyero will later join the production in Tucson, AZ on March 20.

The two additions to Wicked’s touring cast are no newbies in the scene. In fact Gambatese was in Encores! revival of Fiorello when it was staged in New York recently. She was also in Broadway’s Hairspray, Tarzan, All Shook Up, Footloose, A Year with Frog and Toad and Is He Dead? Her regional credits include Annie Get Your Gun, Carousel and Lips Together Teeth Apart. Hansen, also a Hairspray cast, appeared in other musicals including the Broadway production and first national tour of Next to Normal, Parade in Los Angeles, and Girlfriend in Louisville. He also had his share of TV presence through Big Time Rush and The Good Wife.

The stellar performers whom Gambatese and Hansen will join in Oz are Tom McGowan (The Wizard), Dee Roscioli (Elphaba), Laurel Harris (Elphaba standby), Kim Zimmer (Madame Morrible), Clifton Davis (Dr. Dillamond), Demaree Hill (Nessarose) and Justin Brill (Boq).

Wicked is the classic The Wizard of Oz retold in different light. The musical is conveyed from the perspective of the witches of Oz. It explores the untold stories of the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba and her friend Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The musical, with its Grammy-winning songs like “Defying Gravity”, “The Wizard and I,” and “Popular,” delves on how the green-skinned Elphaba turned into a “wicked witch”.

The show will be in Costa Mesa, CA until March 17 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Wicked Makes Chicago Return for Two Month Run in October

Julie Harmon — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:23:42 +0000

Be ready to fly with the witches of Oz when they return this October. The hit Broadway production Wicked will make their comeback to Chicago as part of celebrating its 10th year anniversary.

Wicked is a musical adaptation of the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire. The music and lyrics of the musical by Stephen Schwartz, tells the tale of the two witches of Oz who are friends but struggle through their differences and their love for the same man.

Having earned $2.9 billion in ticket sales in the final week of 2012 on its Broadway production, Wicked is considered one of the most lucrative musicals. During its first visit in Chicago on 2005, Wicked’s engagement was supposedly limited but the show ran 1,500 performances and ended production on January 25, 2009.

Wicked will be staged at the Oriental Theatre where it was first presented in Chicago some eight years ago. However, be advised that unlike its previous open-ended runs in Chicago, they’ll be having a limited eight-week run only from Oct. 30-Dec. 21.

Fun Facts about Broadway’s Wicked

Julie Harmon — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:21:29 +0000

Wicked has returned to its birthplace and to celebrate its homecoming in the Bay area, here are some fun facts you ought to know about the popular Broadway hit.

Wicked is a musical adaptation of a novel by Gregory Maguire, which in turn is a parallel novel to the classic story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth starred as Elphaba and Glinda respectively, back in 2003 when Wicked officially made its world premiere in San Francisco.
Elphaba is a name that came from the initials of the Wizard of Oz author, L. Frank Baum.
The actress playing as the emerald-green skinned wicked witch, Dee Roscioli, in SHN’s current production is a record-holder in her own right; having performed more than 1,000 times already.
Joel Grey has replaced Robert Morse in the key role of the Wizard of Oz prior to the musical’s eventual Broadway run.

Wicked South Bend | Morris Performing Arts Center

Julie Harmon — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:54:11 +0000

South Bend, prepare for a one-of-a-kind Broadway magic with the two-week run of Wicked, the untold tale of The Land of Oz’s witches, at the Morris Performing Arts Center on May 8 to 19, 2013.

Wicked presents a story parallel to the timeless The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and clearly illustrates that there are more than one side in every story. This tale, which is a social, ethical, and political commentary on the true nature of what is good and evil, centers on the smart and fiery Elphaba and how she became the much-reviled Wicked Witch of the West. This powerful and provocative look at a well loved classic will change the way its South Bend audience will appreciate the tale of Dorothy and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Catch the Wicked performances at the Morris Performing Arts Center at 7:30 PM from Tuesday to Friday. The weekend show times are at 2 PM and 8 PM every Saturday and at 2 PM and 7 PM every Sunday.

For advanced tickets, premium seating and sold out shows, review the ticket options featured below.

EVENT	VENUE	DATE/TIME
No Wicked South Bend Tour Dates are Currently Scheduled

Louise Dearman, Former Glinda Becomes Elphaba on Broadway

Julie Harmon — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:10:39 +0000

Louise Dearman is moving from good witch into bad withc. This fall the actress will be making history when she assumes the role of Elphaba, the green-skinned witch, in “Wicked” at Apollos Victoria Theatre in the West End starting October 29, 2012. Previously Dearman played the role of Glinda in this alternate Oz story. Dearman will become the first actress who has performed both “Wicked” starring roles over the course of the almost ten year history in the import Broadway musical.

Dearman said, as actresses we strive to challenge outselves to perform in as many different roles as we can throughout our careers. I feel right now like I am the luckiest woman in musical theatre history. I can’t believe I will be in “Wicked” again in two months. However this time I will not be coming and going via the Bubble. Instead I will be riding a broomstick.

Michael McCabe, UK executive producer, said, audiences already know, after her outstanding performance as Glinda, that Louise has incredible acting abilities and a stunning voice. We genuinely are exciting about her returning as Elphaba in “Wicked.” We’ve been in awe with how Louise has been able to channel her amazing talent to perform this iconic role. I’m absolutely confindent that audiences will also be as thrilled as we are.

In addition to Wicked’s Glinda, the the main musical theater roles for Dearman have included Evita’s Eva Person, Cats’ Grizabella and Guys and Dolls’ Sarah Brown. Dearman has also released two albums, which includes the recent release of “Here Comes The Sun.”

“Wicked” had its Broadway opening in October 2003 and premiered on the West End at Apollo Victoria Theatre in 2006, where to date it has been viewed by more than 4.5 million theater goers. The musical tells the Glinda and Elphaba’s untold story from the land of Oz. Winnie Holtzman wrote the book for the musical based on the novel by Gregory MacGuire. Joe Mantello isthe director and lyrics and music are from Stephen Schwartz.

The London company currently is led by Rachael Tucker played Elphaba, Gina Beck in the role or Glinda and Fiyero portrayed by Matt Willis.

Kyle Dean Massey Makes Return to ‘Wicked’ July 31

Julie Harmon — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:11:16 +0000

Starting on July 31, Kyle Dean Massey will be returning to play Fiyero at Gershwin Theatre in the Broadway production of “Wicked.” Massey will be taking over for Richard H. Blake. Blake’s last performance will be on July 29.

“Wicked,” a brilliant reimagining of The Wizard of Oz, highlights the untold stories of Glinda the Good and Wicked Witch of the West. The story follows Elphaba, the witch with green skin, through life-changing events which eventually lead to her being labeled “wicked.” Stephen Scwartz’ Grammy award winning score features the songs “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “The Wizard and I.”

The latest time Massey played Fiyero on Broadway was in 2011. He then joined Wicked’s national tour. Other Broadway credits for Massey include “Xanadu” and “Next to Normal.” His credits from Off-Broadway include “Lucky Guy” and “Altar Boyz.”

“Wicked” first opened on Broadway on October 30, 2003. The music won a total of three Tony Awards, with Idina Menzel winning Best Actress. Currently the production stars Chandra Lee Schwartz playing Glinda, Jackie Burns in the role of Elphaba, Adam Grupper plays the The Wizard, Randy Danson in the role of Madame Morrible, Jenny Fellner plays Nessarose, Etai BenShlomo is the role of Boq and Tom Flynn plays Dr. Dillamond.

Patti Murin, Kim Zimmer & Cliffton Hall Take Over ‘Wicked’ Tour Cast

Julie Harmon — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:12:00 +0000

Kim Zimmer, Patti Murin and Cliffton Hall are scheduled to join “Wicked’s” touring cast starting in August from Salt Lake City.

Zimmer on August 14 will be taking over the role of Madame Morrible, while Hall will start to play Fiyero. On August 21 the role of Glinda will be taken on by Murin.

The trio joins a cast which includes PJ Benjamin in the role of The Wizard and Nicole Parker playing Elphaba.

Also featured in the company are Demaree Hill in the role of Nessarose, Clifton Davis playing Dr. Dillamond, Justin Brill in the role of Boq, Carla Stickler (Elphaba Standby) with Mikey Winslow, Shanna VanDerwerker, Ben Susak, Pamela Shandrow, Sarah Schenkkan, Adea Michelle Sessoms, Christopher Russo, Cassie Okenka, Ashley Dawn Mortensen, Kevin McMahon, Michael Mahany, Marissa Lupp, Philip Dean Lightstone, Renee Lawless-Orsini, TrevorRyan Krahl, Spencer Jones, Courtney Iventosch, Brenda Hamilton, Napoleon W. Gladney, Timothy Fitzgerald, Luis Augusto Figueroa, Rick Desloge, Antonette Cohen and Lauren Boyd.

“Wicked” featured a book from Winnie Holzman and lyrics and music from Stephen Schwartz. The music is based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, telling Elphaba and Glinda’s untold story.

‘Wicked’ Eyes ‘Billy Elliot’ Director Stephen Daldry for Upcoming Film

Julie Harmon — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:32:25 +0000

According to Deadline.com Stephen Daldry, the Tony award-winning Billy Elliot director, is currently the leading candidate to direct the big screen adaptation by Universal of Wicked, the blockbuster musical. Other directors that have been rumored previously to head the project include James Mangold, J.J. Abrams, Rob Marshall and Ryan Murphy. No start date or casting have been announced yet for the project.

Wicked, a re-imagining of The Wizard of Oz, focuses on the previously untold stories of Glinda the Good and Wicked Witch of the West, two of the most famous characters from Oz. The musical follows Elphaba, the green-skinned witch, from her birth and life as a young girl to her college years and then through the critical events that change her life, eventually earning her the title “wicked.” This blockbuster musical first opened October 30, 2003. “Wicked” won a total of three Tony Awards, which included the Best Actress trophy going to Idina Menzel.

Broadway directing credits for Daldry also include An Inspector Call and Via Dolorosa. He was also nominated for Oscars for his directing work in The Reader, The Hours and Billy Elliot original film. Recently Daldry directed the Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close film adaptation.

Currently starring in the Wicked Broadway production are Chandra Lee Schwartz playing Glinda, Jackie Burns starring as Elphaba, Randy Danson plays Madame Morrible, Richard Blake plays Fiyero and Adam Grupper is The Wizard.