“Wicked” isn’t solely enjoying in multiplexes this vacation season.
The long-running musical may also proceed to be seen reside on the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway for the twenty first consecutive 12 months.
Mary Kate Morrissey (Elphaba) and Alexandra Socha (Glinda) lead the present forged; the pair took over the long-lasting roles again in April of this 12 months.
“She is the person I’m supposed to be doing this with every single day,” Morrissey informed Broadway Direct. “We’re both so dedicated to the story and being earnest with the characters and not trying to prove that we have this riff or whatever it is. It’s more important that the friendship shines in the story, and I think that that being important to us shows through our show.”
If you wish to see Elphaba, Glinda and The Wizard IRL, it isn’t too late to make your approach right down to Oz Midtown Manhattan.
On the time of publication, the bottom worth we may discover on tickets for anybody present over the subsequent few months was $113 earlier than charges on Vivid Seats.
Different reveals have seats beginning anyplace from $117 to $492 earlier than charges.
Whereas that’s a bit dearer than seeing Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo on the large display (even when you get popcorn and a soda), it’s arduous to place a worth on listening to “Popular” and ‘Defying Gravity” reside.
To search out the efficiency for you, our workforce has every part it is advisable find out about seeing “Wicked” on Broadway under.
All costs listed above are topic to fluctuation.
“Wicked” 2024-25 schedule
Like most Broadway reveals, “Wicked,” has a typical eight present every week schedule working from Tuesday via Sunday (though there’s a Monday efficiency Thanksgiving week).
Nevertheless, there’s one unconventional side to the calendar. Slightly than have your typical two reveals on Wednesdays, “Wicked” has afternoon and night reveals on Sundays.
Matinees happen Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
To search out the present that makes essentially the most sense for you, we advocate reviewing the beloved, Tony Award-winning musical’s schedule right here.
The Broadway present runs 2 hours and 45 minutes. There’s a 15-minute intermission.
“Wicked” exterior New York
Elphaba and Glinda aren’t simply enjoying New York Metropolis this 12 months.
Right here’s the place else you may see “Wicked” reside these subsequent few months:
“Wicked” forged
Slightly than make you wait till you’ve gotten a playbill in hand, we did the homework for you and came upon a bit about every of “Wicked’s” 5 most notable forged members.
Mary Kate Morrissey (Elphaba): The 35-year-old lead is the twenty fifth Elphaba within the musical’s historical past. Previous to taking the position, she spent a decade touring “Wicked” in 92 cities because the inexperienced witch. Elphaba isn’t the one position Morrissey’s performed although — she’s additionally acted in “Mean Girls” and “Hair.”
Alexandra Socha (Glinda): This isn’t Socha’s first Broadway gig. On prime of her position as Glinda, she appeared in “Head Over Heels,” “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and “Spring Awakening.” You’ll have additionally seen her in “Red Oaks,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Evil.”
Donna McKechnie (Madame Morrible): In 1976, McKechnie acquired the Tony Award for her work in “A Chorus Line.” Practically 50 years late, she’s nonetheless going robust on stage. The 82-year-old vet has carried out in innumerable Broadway reveals and movies like “The Little Prince” and “Every Little Step.”
Brad Oscar (The Wizard): It’s definitely doable Oscar appears acquainted. He’s proven up in TV reveals like “Smash” and “The Good Wife” in addition to the movies “Ghost Town” and “The Producers.” On Broadway, he acquired a Tony nomination for his work in “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “The Producers.”
Jordan Litz (Fiyero): “Wicked” is Litz’s Broadway debut. Along with nationwide touring and regional roles in reveals like “Legally Blonde” and quite a few Walt Disney World productions. He additionally competed as a swimmer within the 2012 US Olympic Trials.
Need to match extra names to faces? Try “Wicked’s” full forged listing, full with full bios, right here.
Enormous musicals on Broadway in 2024-25
There’s a very staggering variety of nice reveals working in midtown Manhattan this 12 months (and subsequent).
Listed here are simply 5 of our favourite musicals you gained’t wish to miss within the close to future.
• “Hamilton”
• “Book of Mormon”
• “Six”
• “& Juliet”
• “The Outsiders”
Need to catch a live performance too? Try our listing of all of the 2025 Grammy nominees on tour to search out the present for you.
This text was written by Matt Levy, New York Put up reside occasions reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the most recent tour bulletins out of your favourite musical artists and comedians, in addition to Broadway openings, sporting occasions and extra reside reveals – and finds nice ticket costs on-line. Since he began his tenure on the Put up in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen live performance and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to call a couple of. Please observe that offers can expire, and all costs are topic to alter.
