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by BWAY on 12/11/24Rating: 5 out of 5Even 21 years later, wicked is perfect for the whole family. In the age of girlhood, what more could you want?
Since premiering at Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre in 2003, WICKED has been mesmerizing audiences and breaking records, becoming the second highest-grossing musical in Broadway history with over $1.4 billion in tickets sold. Composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz and book writer Winnie Holzman’s magical “untold true story of the Witches of Oz” has been nominated for 10 Tony Awards — winning three — including Idina Menzel for Best Actress in a Musical as heroine Elphaba. With a captivating score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity” and “For Good,” the WICKED cast album won Best Musical Show Album at the 47th Grammy Awards, with Time magazine cheering, “If every musical had a brain, a heart, and the courage of WICKED, Broadway really would be a magical place.” In addition to Menzel, the star-studded original cast included Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda, Norbert Leo Butz as Fiyero, Joel Grey as the Wizard, Carole Shelley as Madame Morrible, Christopher Fitzgerald as Boq, Michelle Federer as Nessarose, and William Youmans as Doctor Dillamond. WICKED is also the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history.
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The Gershwin Theatre is located on 222 West 51st Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue. There is no designated on-site parking. However, there are numerous parking options in the Broadway Theater District. Here's a link to a Google map display of the various options in the Times Square area.
Taxis can stop outside the theatre for drop off and pick up.
The Gershwin Theatre is close to the 50th Street subway stop. You can take the C, E and 1 lines to reach the stop.
A subway map can be viewed here.
The closest bus stop to the Gershwin Theatre is on 8th Avenue and 50th Street via the M50 line.
A bus map can be viewed here.
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WICKED is performed at the Gershwin Theatre on 222 West 51st Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue in New York City. Individual and group tickets for the show are available through Ticketmaster and the Gershwin Theatre box office.
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Group bookings to see WICKED require a minimum purchase of 15 tickets. Group prices vary by performance, seating and military/student rates. Tickets for groups can be viewed here.
The recommended age for children to see WICKED is eight and up, but the Gershwin Theatre welcomes patrons ages five and up. Children under the age of five will not be permitted into the theater. All patrons — regardless of age — must have a ticket.
The current cast members for WICKED on Broadway may include Alyssa Fox as Elphaba, McKenzie Kurtz as Glinda, Jordan Litz as Fiyero, John Dossett as the Wizard, Michele Pawk as Madame Morrible, Michael Wartella as Boq, Kimber Elayne Sprawl as Nessarose, and William Youmans as Doctor Dillamond.
Check out the Gershwin Theatre seat map here.
WICKED has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
Even 21 years later, wicked is perfect for the whole family. In the age of girlhood, what more could you want?
I was so thrilled to see Wicked again before I saw it in theatres! I hadn't seen the show in many years and I knew I wanted to revisit it before the movie came out. I was able to get great seats for my husband and I along with another couple who had never seen the show and WOW, it is still amazing after all these yers! 10/10 definitely recommend for first timers and return visitors alike!
I went to Wicked when I was younger with my parents and loved it. Recently, I was in town and decided to go back. It was great, and it was a fun full circle moment to see other families there with their kids having a great time. I'm sure I'll be back again in the future.
I had seen Wicked on Broadway years ago and decided to buy a ticket as the show comes up on it's 20th anniversary -- and boy was I glad I did! The show was fantastic, just how I remembered. I laughed, I cried, and we all had a great time. Highly recommend seeing it for your first time or revisting this show to introduce it to the next generation!
Was not blown away by the show despite it having a ton of hype surrounding it. Regret seeing it when I could have spent the money on a much better show.
It’s just ok. There are much better shows to see. The singing and dancing is nice.
My family and I attended the performance of Wicked the evening of August 30, 2022. The show was phenomenal! The whole cast was truly amazing! Feel-good chills and goosebumps throughout! We really loved this show! Wicked is Broadway at its absolute best and more!!! Simply and beautifully fabulous!!!
Decent show to see with family and friends, but there are better ones out there.
Most over rated musical in it’s current state. It lost it’s appeal since the original cast left.
Amazing show and night out. My partner and I had the most amazing experience