Wicked, the blockbuster musical featuring music and lyrics by the award-winning Stephen Schwartz and a captivating book by Winnie Holzman, offers a fascinating prequel to the events of "The Wizard of Oz." Based on Gregory Maguire's novel, "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West," the musical explores the profound and often tumultuous friendship between two young witches: Elphaba, an intelligent and passionate green-skinned young woman who is ostracized, and Galinda, the beautiful and popular young woman destined to become Glinda the Good. The narrative unfolds in the land of Oz, prior to Dorothy's arrival, and follows the journey of these two women as they attend Shiz University. Their opposing personalities and conflicting viewpoints lead them down divergent paths, influenced by a shared love interest, reactions to the Wizard of Oz's corrupt rule, and ultimately, Elphaba's transformation into the feared Wicked Witch of the West.
Wicked is not only a visually stunning spectacle but also a poignant story about friendship, acceptance, and the nature of good and evil, making it an unmissable experience.
A brand-new teaser for 'Wicked: Part Two', the final installment of the film adaptation, was released, offering fans another exciting glimpse of the movie before it flies into cinemas on November 21, 2025. The clip teases the iconic duet 'For Good'.
The beloved musical is set to celebrate 19 spellbinding years at its London home, the Apollo Victoria Theatre, on September 27, 2025. This milestone makes it the 10th longest-running show in West End history, having been seen by over 12 million people in London.
The West End production welcomed a major cast change on March 25, 2025, with Emma Kingston taking on the role of Elphaba and Olivier Award nominee Zizi Strallen as Glinda. The new cast has been met with critical acclaim.
Reflecting its enduring popularity, the West End production of Wicked has released a new block of tickets. Performances at the Apollo Victoria Theatre are now available to book until Sunday, June 7, 2026, securing its long-running status.
Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz has officially confirmed that the soundtrack for the second film will feature brand-new, original songs written specifically for the movie, to be performed by stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
The hugely successful North American touring production of Wicked continues its journey, with scheduled engagements in Birmingham, Alabama (September 3-21) and Charlotte, North Carolina (September 24 - October 26) this autumn.
Following a successful run on the UK & Ireland tour, Carl Man returned to the role of Fiyero in the London production. His performance alongside the new leads has been highly praised by both critics and audiences since his debut in March 2025.
Wicked London has announced it will host a dedicated autism-friendly performance on Sunday, October 26, 2025, featuring adjustments to the show to create a more supportive environment for audience members with autism.
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