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How did the Wicked Witch of the West become wicked? This *Wizard of Oz* prequel musical explores her and Glinda the Good Witch's untold origin stories. Hear now-classic showtunes like "Defying Gravity" at Broadway's fourth-longest-running show.

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Wicked on Broadway has defied gravity at the Gershwin Theatre for nearly 20 years and counting, making history as the fourth-longest-running Broadway show of all time. Get Wicked tickets on New York Theatre Guide now and see the musical that has changed countless audiences for good.

Based on Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, the best-selling 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire, the Wicked musical centers on the Wizard of Oz antagonist before she got that malicious moniker. First, she was Elphaba, a green-skinned outcast with an extraordinary talent for sorcery. She strikes up an unlikely friendship with Glinda the Good Witch at school, but it turns upside down when a meeting with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz goes awry.

The Wicked original cast recording won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, with songs including "Defying Gravity," "Popular," and "For Good." Stephen Schwartz, who's also known for musicals like Pippin and Godspell, composed the Wicked musical, and Winnie Holzman adapted Maguire's novel into the show's book.

Maguire's novel was originally supposed to be adapted into a feature film; however, after a little persuasion from Schwartz, who had read the book and developed his own theatrical interpretation, Universal agreed to co-produce the property as a stage musical. Now, a two-part Wicked film adaptation is currently in the works, starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jonathan Bailey.

## When did *Wicked* open on Broadway?

After completing its pre-Broadway engagement at San Francisco's Curran Theatre in April 2003, Wicked on Broadway officially opened at the <a href="/theatres/gershwin-theatre">Gershwin Theatre</a> in October of that year and has turned countless people into musical theatre fans for good. 

Wicked went on to win three Tony Awards&nbsp;in 2004, including <a href="/stars-on-stage/idina-menzel">Idina Menzel</a> for her portrayal as Elphaba. Menzel and her co-star <a href="/stars-on-stage/kristin-chenoweth">Kristin Chenoweth</a>'s portrayal of Glinda&nbsp;elevated the pair into Broadway superstardom and remain among the most identifiable and iconic performances in recent Broadway history.

## How long is *Wicked* the musical?

*Wicked* runs 2 hours and 45 minutes with an intermission.

Catch all the wonder and spectacle of Wicked on Broadway, and see why the show has been so popular all these years. Get tickets to Wicked in New York now.

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So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. In *Wicked* on Broadway*, discover the untold prequel to *The Wizard of Oz*. Before becoming enemies, Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, were unlikely friends at school. What follows is an unforgettable tale of friendship and standing up for your beliefs. Seen by millions around the world, *Wicked* is a Broadway blockbuster and once-in-a-generation musical with a spectacular design, memorable songs like “Popular” and “For Good,” and now an Oscar-winning, two-part film adaptation. Ready to defy gravity? Get *Wicked* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

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The Tony-winning musical *Wicked* made Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth household names, and nearly 20 years later, Wicked remains a popular audience favorite. This prequel to *The Wizard of Oz* flips everything you know about good and bad witches, centering on Glinda and Elphaba's long-lost friendship. Defy gravity and learn more about *Wicked* tickets on Broadway today.

See the most swankified show in town! The *Wicked* musical has been defying gravity on Broadway for 20 years and counting — so come see why it's so popular! *Wicked* tickets are on sale now, so get great prices on *Wicked* seats in NYC on TodayTix. 

*Wicked* is a musical and Broadway sensation that looks at what happened in the Land of Oz, but from a different angle. The show's protagonist is Elphaba — a character you might know best as the Wicked Witch of the West. *Wicked* tells the story of how she got that title and how she was once roommates and best friends with Glinda the Good Witch. Ultimately, the musical also questions whether Elphaba is truly wicked at all.

With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” *Wicked* on Broadway has been hailed by The New York Times as “the defining musical of the decade.” The show has gone on to perform all over the world and is Broadway's fifth-longest-running show. Time Magazine cheers *Wicked* on Broadway, too: “If every musical had the brain, heart, and courage of *Wicked*, Broadway really would be a magical place.”

## What to watch for

- *Wicked* composer Stephen Schwartz asked his daughter for help writing the lyrics to “For Good.” He asked her what she would say if she could never see her best friend again, and the song’s lyrics are a version of what his daughter told him.
- The Wicked Witch of the West, also known as Elphaba, gets her name in the musical from combining the phonetic sounds of *The Wizard of Oz* novelist L. Frank Baum's initials: L.F.B.
- Did you know that Elphaba flies in *Wicked*? When Elphaba soars above the skies at the end of Act 1, she’s not on a wire. The actress stands on a small platform, and when it rises, it looks like her dress is expanding infinitely.
- Listen carefully to the first few notes of what Stephen Schwartz calls the “Unlimited Theme” — it appears in “The Wizard and I” and “For Good.” The first seven notes as Elphaba sings “I’m limited…” are the same as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from *The Wizard of Oz*.
- *Wicked* is based most directly on the 1995 book *Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West*. The musical is also set to be adapted into a film starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda!

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*Wicked* has toured the world, becoming one of today’s most popular musicals. Playing on Broadway since 2003, *Wicked* became an instant classic thanks to its lush score, cherished characters, and groundbreaking story that focuses on the complex friendship between two women. Idina Menzel originated the role of Elphaba, going on to win the Tony Award for her performance and cementing her and Tony nominee Kristin Chenoweth, as Glinda, as entertainment legends. A prequel to *The Wizard of Oz, Wicked* is an unmissable musical about ambition, friendship, and the dreams that drive us.

## What to watch for

- *Wicked* composer Stephen Schwartz asked his daughter for help writing the lyrics to “For Good.” He asked her what she would say if she could never see her best friend again, and the song’s lyrics are a version of what his daughter told him.
- The Wicked Witch of the West, also known as Elphaba, gets her name in the musical from combining the phonetic sounds of *The Wizard of Oz* novelist L. Frank Baum's initials: L.F.B.
- Did you know Elphaba flies in *Wicked*? When Elphaba soars above the skies at the end of Act 1, she’s not on a wire. The actress stands on a small platform, and when it rises, it looks like her dress is expanding infinitely.
- Listen carefully to the first few notes of what Stephen Schwartz calls the “Unlimited Theme” — it appears in “The Wizard and I” and “For Good.” The first seven notes as Elphaba sings “I’m limited…” are the same as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from *The Wizard of Oz*.
- *Wicked* is based on the 1995 book *Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West*.

__Audio Described / Captioned Performances__ 
The theatre offers automated closed captioning and audio description on your personal mobile device with the GalaPro App.

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Keri René Fuller stars as Elphaba in [*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Gershwin Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/gershwin-theatre).

Fuller is best known for her Broadway roles as Jane Seymour in [*Six*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/20737-six-musical-tickets), and Francine in *Waitress*, as well as Coco in *The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse* off Broadway. Additionally, she starred as Grizabella in the 2019-20 national tour of *Cats* and played Snowflake on *Law & Order: SVU*.

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Emma Flynn stars as Glinda in [*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Gershwin Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/gershwin-theatre). She makes her Broadway debut in the show after starring as Cher Horowitz in the *Clueless* musical in London’s West End.

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Carl Man makes his Broadway debut as Fiyero in [*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Gershwin Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/gershwin-theatre).

Man reprises the role he previously played in London's West End, making him the first actor to play Fiyero in both places as well as the first Asian actor to assume the role on Broadway.

Man has also appeared in West End productions of *& Juliet, Death Note*, and a one-night-only concert of *If/Then*.

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Ellen Harvey stars as Madame Morrible in [*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Gershwin Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/gershwin-theatre).

Harvey's Broadway credits include [*Cabaret*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/32847-cabaret-tickets), *Present Laughter,* *How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,* *The Phantom of the Opera,* and *The Music Man.* She has also appeared in television series including *House of Cards, Younger,* and *The Blacklist.*

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Blake Hammond stars as the Wizard in [*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Gershwin Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/gershwin-theatre).

Over his robust career in musicals, Hammond has appeared in a dozen Broadway productions including *The Lion King* as Pumbaa, *Hairspray* as Edna Turnblad, and *The Music Man* as Jacey Squires, plus eight national touring companies of shows like *Hello, Dolly!*, *Something Rotten!*, and *Billy Elliot* (also Broadway). For his work in regional theatre across the U.S., he has earned performance awards in L.A., Chicago, and Florida, as well as an Indy Soap Award for the web series *You Got Help*.

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Daniel Quadrino stars as Boq in [*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Gershwin Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/gershwin-theatre). His other Broadway credits include *The Who's Tommy,* *Newsies,* and *Bye Bye Birdie.* Quadrino performed in the national tour of *Charlie and the Chocolate Factory* and regionally, and he appeared in television productions including *Peter Pan Live!* on NBC.

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Jenna Bainbridge stars as Nessarose in [*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Gershwin Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/gershwin-theatre). She is the first wheelchair user to play Nessarose. She previously performed in *Suffs* on Broadway and in regional productions of *Bring Down the House, Hairspray, Into the Woods, Beauty and the Beast, *and others. Bainbridge is a proud disabled artist and Co-founder of ConsultAbility, a consulting agency working to make theatre more accessible.

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William Youmans stars as Dr. Dillamond in [*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Gershwin Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/gershwin-theatre), a role he originated in 2003. He has also been seen on Broadway in *Billy Elliot, Farnsworth Invention, The Little Foxes, Big River, Titanic, Pirate Queen, Finian’s Rainbow, La Boheme, Carousel,* and *To Kill a Mockingbird.* Some of his many screen credits include *Birdman, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Nadine, Mrs. Soffel, Fresh Horses,* and others.

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The Gershwin Theatre is a breathtakingly stunning Broadway theater located in the heart of New York City. Named in honor of renowned composer George Gershwin and his brother lyricist Ira Gershwin, it was opened in 1972 and currently remains the largest Broadway theater with a capacity of around 1933 seats. Designed by set designer Ralph Alswang, the architectural aesthetics of the theater are a delightful blend of Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. Over the years, it has hosted some of the most iconic and award-winning Broadway shows including 'Show Boat', 'Sweeney Todd', and its longest running show, the 'Wicked' that has been playing since 2003. The interior is beautifully adorned with ornate details and offers modern technological features promising a remarkable theatrical experience. In addition to its captivating beauty and grandeur, the theater is also known for exceptional acoustics which enhances the enjoyment of each performance. 

**How to get to the venue**

The Gershwin Theatre is readily accessible by public transport with the closest subway stations being 50th Street on the 1 line and 50th Street on the C and E lines. Several bus lines also serve the area. If you prefer to drive, there are multiple paid parking lots in proximity to the theater. It is situated at 222 W. 51st St., perfectly positioned between Broadway and 8th Ave.

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Built on the site of the historic Capitol Theatre by Harold and Percy Uris, and designed by Ralph Alswang, the Gershwin Theatre opened on November 28, 1972 as the Uris Theatre.

The premiere production was the musical *Via Galactica*, starring Raul Julia. The Gershwin has served as a traditional theatre for the majority of its existence, though the venue was a concert hall from 1974 to 1976.

The theatre was renamed to honor composer and lyricist duo George and Ira Gershwin during the 37th Tony Awards on June 5, 1983. The Gershwin has the largest seating capacity on Broadway at 1,933 seats, and it houses the American Theatre Hall of Fame in its lobby.

## How to get to the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway

The Gershwin Theatre is closest to the 50th Street subway stops on the C, E, and 1 lines. The theatre is also equidistant from the 7th Ave/W 50th St. and 8th Ave/W 50th St. bus stops on the M50 line.

## Restaurants near the Gershwin Theatre

Popular restaurants near the Gershwin Theatre include Junior's (American), Saar (Indian), Lillie's Victorian Establishment (British/pub food), and The Blue Dog (American). Across Broadway is Ellen's Stardust Diner, a New York institution famous for its singing waitstaff.

[Learn more about popular pre- and post-show restaurants in the Theatre District.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/where-to-eat-before-and-after-a-broadway-show)

## Where is *Wicked* on Broadway playing?

*Wicked* on Broadway plays the Gershwin Theatre at 222 West 51st St. The musical has played there since its opening in 2003, and *Wicked* has since become the fifth longest running Broadway show of all time.

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