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“It’s just life, so keep dancing through.” This popular quote from
Wicked sums up the spirited musical. Inspired by
The Wizard of Oz, the vibrant
Wicked is about respecting – and celebrating – each other’s differences, but most of all, it’s about kicking up your heels and having fun while doing so.
With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz,
Wicked is based on the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. The saucy yet tenderhearted musical tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba – who will later become the Wicked Witch of the West – when they meet at college in the Land of Oz. The two girls couldn’t be more different: Elphaba, who was born entirely green, grew up as an outcast, and she’s feisty, principled and not afraid to speak her mind. Blonde, chirpy Glinda’s first appearance says it all: She descends in a bubble, wearing a sparkly princess dress and is always surrounded by fawning friends and admirers.
Elphaba and Glinda evolve from foes to friends, with plenty of squabbles, political “innuendo and outuendo” and merry adventures along the way. The gals battle over the dashing prince Fiyero and fly off to the Emerald City to see the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, who may not be not so wonderful after all.
The catchy songs and lively choreography are crowd-pleasers, but it’s the smart, slyly humorous dialogue that gets the most delighted laughs – especially when the original
Wizard of Oz movie is referenced through the Yellow Brick Road, Toto and the ruby slippers.
Rivaling the story is the impressive set, designed by Tony Award-winner Eugene Lee, which is constructed out of the whirring machinery of a giant clock and presided over by a flashing-eyed dragon. The costumes and makeup are also eye-catching, and Elphaba’s green skin is a memorable metaphor: In the same way that the characters learn to start “looking at things in a different way,” so does the audience with Elphaba’s green sheen.
The accolades have been pouring in since
Wicked opened in 2003. As the
New York Post opined, “
Wicked is a spectacular spectacle. Emerald City never had it so good.” And, the
Wall Street Journal gushed, “Hooray! Stephen Schwartz has given us the most poignant new Broadway ballad to come along in ages.” Our verdict?
Wicked offers wicked fun for the whole family.
Run time
Two hours and 45 minutes (one intermission)
Did you know?
Famed Broadway and television actress Kristin Chenoweth originated the role of Glinda on Broadway, for which she was nominated for a Tony.
In the original Broadway production of
Wicked, the Wizard of Oz was played by the esteemed actor Joel Grey, of
Cabaret.
Wicked has gone far beyond Broadway, with productions in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and London, among others.
How long does it take for
Elphaba to turn green? The various actresses who have performed the role have said that the makeup process can last anywhere from a half hour to an hour. To get it off? No more than 15 minutes.
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