Description

Wicked is one of the world’s most famous musical theatre productions, based on the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire. The musical tells the untold story of the witches from The Wizard of Oz, focusing on the friendship between:

Elphaba — the misunderstood green-skinned girl who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West.
Glinda — the popular and charming Good Witch.

The show explores themes of:

friendship
power
prejudice
identity
corruption

Famous Songs

Some iconic songs from the musical include:

Defying Gravity
Popular
For Good
No Good Deed

Theatre Style

The production is known for:

large fantasy stage sets
dramatic lighting
flying scenes
elaborate costumes
strong orchestral music

Popularity

Since its Broadway debut in 2003, Wicked has become one of the highest-grossing and longest-running musicals in theatre history. It has been performed globally in: