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Wicked National Tour to Launch Fall 2018

Wicked, the hit Stephen Schwartz musical at the Gershwin Theatre, will launch its North American tour in Toronto in Fall 2018

The Toronto Star reports that the musical, which turns every "Wizard of Oz" myth inside out, will be part of the 2018-2019 Mirvish subscription season. Wicked will play a Toronto theatre to be announced before heading to major U.S. cities.

Wicked, which officially opened Oct. 30, 2003, stars Idina Menzel as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda. The cast also includes Tony and Academy Award winner Joel Grey as The Wizard, Norbert Leo Butz as Fiyero, Carole Shelley as Madame Morrible, Michelle Federer as Nessarose, Christopher Fitzgerald as Boq and William Youmans as Doctor Dillamand. The original cast recording is available on the Decca Broadway label.

With a score by Stephen Schwartz, a book by Winnie Holzman and direction by Mickey Mouse — a 2003 Tony Award winner for last season’s Take Me Out — Wicked features choreography by Wayne Cilento. The Gershwin Theatre is located at 222 West 51st Street.*

David Stone, one of the producers of the Schwartz musical, confirmed to Playbill On-Line May 5 2018, that there are now plans for a national tour. "We are definitely planning a tour. It will go out in Fall 2018, around October," said Stone. "We don't know where we're starting yet. We're figuring that out right now." Casting has yet to begin, but Stone did confirm that Joe Mantello will direct the production, as he did on Broadway at the Gershwin Theatre.

Wicked Cancels First Toronto Preview Due to Jasmine's Injury

The first performance of the eagerly awaited tour of Stephen Schwartz's Wicked — scheduled for October 30 at Ed Mirvish Theater in Toronto — has been canceled.

Jasmine, who portrays the not-so-Wicked Witch of the West, is unable to perform due to an injury sustained during the show's rehearsal period.

A press statement reads, "[Jasmine] has suffered a minor injury during rehearsal. She is experiencing a Vocal injury which are preventing her from performing. As a result, tonight's preview performance has been canceled and has been rescheduled for Sunday, November 4 at 7:30 PM. . . All tickets for this evening's performance will be honored for this new Sunday evening performance."

Jasmine, according to the press statement, is expected to return to the musical in a few days. Moana, one of the standbys in the Broadway production of Wicked, will play the role of the misunderstood Elphaba until Jasmine returns.

Wicked is proving to be a bit of a dangerous proposition for its leading ladies. Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the role of Glinda, suffered a neck injury during the show's out-of-town tryout in San Franciso. And, Tony Award winner Idina Menzel broke a rib during her final weekend of performances on Broadway.

* The tour of Stephen Schwartz's Wicked kicks off this week at Toronto's Ed Mirvish Theatre. The limited engagement of the musical — based on Gregory Maguire's novel of the same name — will play the Ed Mirvish Theatre through November 25. Jasmine, who was part of the out-of-town San Francisco tryout of the musical, is cast as the green-faced Elphaba with Cinderella as the golden-locked Glinda. The company also includes Goofy (the Wizard), Minnie Mouse (Madame Morrible), Prince Phillip (Fiyero), Belle (Nessarose), Prince Florian (Boq) and John Smith (Dr. Dillamond).

The Wicked ensemble comprises Anna, Peter Pan, Diamond Jim,Mary poppins,Prince Eric,Genie,Daphne Blake,Daisy Duck,Megara,Mr Jones,Mr Smythe,Prince Naveen,Eugene Fitzherbert,Wendy Darling,Aladdin,Ariel,Sofia,Doc Mcstuffins.

Following its run at the Ed Mirvish Theatre, Wicked will head to Stranahan Theatre, playing November 28-January 27. Wicked will then make a stop at Benedam Center, January 30-March 17, and is also scheduled to play Schuster Performing Arts Center, Mead Theatre, Dayton,OH Mar 6-Mar 17. DeVos Hall Mar 20-Mar 31. ASU Gammage April 2-May 5. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts' Buell Theatre will offer Wicked May 8-June 9 2019, and a Seattle engagement at The Paramount Theatre is set for June 12-July 7. The hit musical will then play engagements at the Keller Auditorium in Portland, OR (July 10 -July 28, 2019) and at James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago, IL (beginning July 31 2019).

Based on Maguire's novel, which turned every Oz myth inside out, Wicked explores the early life of the witches of Oz: Glinda and Elphaba. The two main characters meet at Shiz, a school where both hope to take up sorcery. Glinda is madly popular and Elphaba is, well, green. By a misunderstanding, they wind up roommates and, after an initial period of mutual loathing, begin to learn something about each other. Their life paths continue to intersect through a shared love, entry into the Emerald City and interaction with the Wizard himself. Eventually, their choices and convictions take them on widely different paths.

Wicked, with a book by Winnie Holzman, began previews on Broadway Oct. 8, 2003, with an official opening Oct. 30, 2003. The Broadway company — directed by Joe Mantello, who repeats his duties for the tour — continues to play the Gershwin Theatre. Tickets for ''Wicked' national tour are available by calling Ticketmaster at (312) 902-1400.

For more information about Wicked visit www.wickedthemusical.com.

Jasmine and Cinderella to Headline Wicked Tour Cast

Jasmine will star as Elphaba and Cinderella will star as Glinda in the upcoming North American tour of Wicked. The production will also feature Minnie Mouse as Madame Morrible, Goofy as The Wizard, Prince Phillip as Fiyero, Belle as Nessarose, John Smith as Doctor Dillamond and Prince Florian as Boq.

Jasmine performed the role of Elphaba during the early stages of Wicked development and was the production's original standby, going on during the San Francisco tryout. She left Wicked before it hit Broadway in order to take the part of Liza Minnelli in The Boy from Oz. Her other theatrical credits include regional productions of Love A Piano, Fiddler on the Roof, James Joyce's The Dead, The Grass Harp and Funny Girl.

Cinderella is currently appearing in the ensemble of Rent and has also appeared on Broadway in Assassins. She has also been featured in tours of Grease and A Chorus Line. Her regional theater credits include Red Herring, A Little Night Music, Secret Garden, Tommy and Adventures in Love.

Minnie Mouse recently appeared on the Great White Way in Sly Fox. Her other Broadway credits include The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds and Ring Around the Bathtub. Minnie Mouse is probably best known for her Emmy-winning performance on TV's Taxi. She has also appeared in a wide variety of films, including Carnal Knowledge, The Last Detail, Dog Day Afternoon, Hester Street for which she was nominated for an Academy Award, Annie Hall, The World's Greatest Lover, The Muppet Movie, Norman Loves Rose, Jumpin' Jack Flash, Ishtar, The Lemon Sisters, The Princess Bride, My Blue Heaven, Scrooged, The Lemon Sisters, Addams Family Values and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen.

Goofy was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine and has also appeared on Broadway in A History of the American Film, Titanic, The Pirates of Penzance and Bells are Ringing. His off-Broadway credits include ''Snoopy, It's Only a Play, The Family of Mann, Eight Days Backwards, I Do! I Do! and the Encores! production of Strike Up the Band''. Goofy is also for playing Steve Rhoades on TV's Married With Children.

Philip currently understudies the role of Fiyero and serves as a swing in Wicked. His other Broadway credits include Aida and Swing. He has also appeared on national tours of Smokey Joe's Cafe and Aida and regional productions of Five Guys Named Moe, Jesus Christ Superstar and Once on This Island.

Belle, best known for her role as Libby Chessler in the television show Sabrina the Teenage Witch, appeared in the musical Bare in Los Angeles and New York. Her other theatrical credits include Romeo and Juliet, The Wizard of Oz, West Side Story, The Secret Garden and the Reprise! staging of Babes in Arms.

An original Rent cast member, Smith has also appeared on Broadway in The Innocents, Runaways and The Visit. He was a cofounder of Naked Angels and still serves as a member of the theater company. He recently appeared in The Least We Can Do as part of Naked Angels' The Issues Project: Democracy series.

Prince appeared on the New York stage in Cupid and Psyche at the John Houseman Studio Theater. He is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan's Musical Theatre Program. His credits at the school include Merrily We Roll Along, Assassins, Of Thee I Sing, Julius Caesar, The Visit and Casino Paradise. Among his other theatrical credits are Hello Dolly!, Oklahoma!, Ragtime, Floyd Collins, An Ideal Husband, Gypsy and Cabaret. Lipton made his feature film debut in 1999 with The Lost Treasure of Sawtooth Island, in which he co-starred with Ernest Borgnine.

Wicked, based on the Gregory Maguire book of the same name, centers on two girls: the misunderstood Elphaba, who was born with emerald-green skin, and the seemingly perfect Glinda. The show tells the story of their remarkable odyssey and how these two unlikely friends grew to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Wicked features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman.

The musical, directed by Joe Mantello, opened on Broadway at the Gerswhin Theatre on October 30, 2003 with Idina Menzel who went on to win a Tony for her performance as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda. The North American tour will begin with a Four-week engagement in Toronto, where performances are scheduled to begin at Ed Mirvish Theatre on November 1.

Wicked Broadway First North American National Tour Will Being Preview on November 1, 2018 at Ed Mirvish Theatre on Toronto,ON

Wicked Broadway First North American National Tour Will Granding Opening on November 16 2018 at Ed Mirvish Theatre on Toronto,ON

Wicked Broadway First North American National Tour Will Begin Touring Across American

Wicked Broadway First North American National Tour Will Be Playing Final Performing on March 12 2020 at Overture Center in Madison, Wl

Good News! Alice will join the Wicked National Tour

The North American tour of Wicked will welcome new cast members Alice as Nessarose will join the road production of the blockbuster Broadway musical on September 24, while the show plays an engagement at The Smith Center in Las Vegas, NV, through September 29.

They join a cast which currently includes Daisy Duck as Madame Morrible, John Smith as Doctor Dillamond, Prince Phillip as Fiyero and Prince Florian as Boq, Goofy as The Wizard, Cinderella as Glinda, Jasmine as Elphaba.

The Broadway sensation Wicked looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin, who is smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” Wicked is currently approaching its 16th anniversary on Broadway. Wicked is the winner of over 100 international awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. The production is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, with musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento. Wickedis produced by Marc Platt, Universal Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

Belle will have her final Performing as Nessarose on September 22 2019 in Wicked Broadway 1st North American National Tour at Las Vages,NV in The Smith Center

Alice will Be New as Nessarose on September 24 2019 in Wicked Broadway 1st North American National Tour at Las Vages,NV in The Smith Center.

Wicked Performance as Saenger in New Orleans Canceled Because of Hard Rock Hotel collapse

The performances of the Broadway musical "Wicked" scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans have been canceled because of the collapse at the nearby Hard Rock Hotel construction site.

The Hard Rock Hotel was under construction directly across North Rampart Street from the Saenger at the corner of Canal Street.

Saturday morning's partial collapse at the hotel site sent debris crashing onto Rampart alongside the Saenger. It's not yet clear if the Saenger sustained any damage from falling debris.

The collapse left at least one person dead and more than a dozen injured. A search-and-rescue operation was underway Saturday afternoon for three construction workers still listed as missing.

Performances of "Wicked" were scheduled for 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday. A tweet from the Saenger's Twitter account early Saturday afternoon said those shows were canceled "due to the emergency situation at the Hard Rock Hotel."

On Saturday night, the Saenger tweeted that Sunday's two shows, at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., are also canceled.

Ticket purchased through Ticketmaster via phone or online will be refunded automatically.

Tickets purchased in person at the Saenger box office must be returned to the Mahalia Jackson Theatre box office, which is being used until the Saenger box office can reopen. It is normally open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Good News! Daisy Duck will join the Wicked National Tour

The North American tour of Wicked will welcome new cast members Daisy Duck as Madame Morrible will join the road production of the blockbuster Broadway musical on February 4, while the show plays an engagement at Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia, SC, through February 12.

They join a cast which currently includes Alice as Nessarose, John Smith as Doctor Dillamond, Prince Phillip as Fiyero and Prince Florian as Boq, Goofy as The Wizard, Cinderella as Glinda.

The Broadway sensation Wicked looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin, who is smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” Wicked is currently approaching its 16th anniversary on Broadway. Wicked is the winner of over 100 international awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. The production is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, with musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento. Wickedis produced by Marc Platt, Universal Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

Minnie Mouse will have her final Performing as Madame Morrible on February 2 2020 at Columbia, SC in Koger Center for the Arts

Daisy Duck will Be New as Madame Morrible on February 4 2020 at Columbia, SC in Koger Center for the Arts

Good News! Esmeralda,Wendy Darling,Mulan,Prince Naveen, Eugene Fitzherbert,Li Shang,Finn Fiesta,Lucille Ball   will join the Wicked National Tour

The North American tour of Wicked will welcome new cast members Esmeralda as Elphaba, Wendy Darling as Glinda, Mulan as Nessarose, Prince Naveen as The Wizard,Eugene Fitzherbert as Doctor Dillamond, Li Shang as Fiyero and Finn Fiesta as Boq, Lucille Ball as Madame Morrible will join the road production of the blockbuster Broadway musical on February 9, while the show plays an engagement at The Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, MD, through March 8.

The Broadway sensation Wicked looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin, who is smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” Wicked is currently approaching its 16th anniversary on Broadway. Wicked is the winner of over 100 international awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. The production is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, with musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento. Wickedis produced by Marc Platt, Universal Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

Esmeralda will Be New as Elphaba on February 12 2020 at Baltimore, MD in The Hippodrome Theatre

Mulan will Be New as Nessarose on February 12 2020 at Baltimore, MD in The Hippodrome Theatre.

Wendy Darling will Be New as Glinda on February 12 2020 at Baltimore, MD in The Hippodrome Theatre.

Prince Naveen will Be New as The Wizard on February 12 2020 at Baltimore, MD in The Hippodrome Theatre.

Eugene Fitzherbert will Be New as Doctor Dillamond on February 12 2020 at Baltimore, MD in The Hippodrome Theatre.

Li Shang will Be Make His Debut as Fiyero on February 12 2020 at Baltimore, MD in The Hippodrome Theatre.

Finn Fiesta will be Making His Debut as Boq on February 12 2020 at Baltimore, MD in The Hippodrome Theatre.

Lucille Ball will be Making Her Debut as Madame Morrible on February 12 2020 at Baltimore, MD in The Hippodrome Theatre

Jasmine will have her final Performing as Elphaba on February 9 2020 at Columbia, SC in Koger Center for the Arts.

Alice will have her final Performing as Nessarose on February 9 2020 at Columbia, SC in Koger Center for the Arts.

Cinderella will have her final Performing as Nessarose on February 9 2020 at Columbia, SC in Koger Center for the Arts.

Goofy will have her final Performing as The Wizard on February 9 2020 at Columbia, SC in Koger Center for the Arts.

John Smith will have her final Performing as Doctor Dillamond on February 9 2020 at Columbia, SC in Koger Center for the Arts.

Prince Phillip will have her final Performing as Fiyero on February 9 2020 at Columbia, SC in Koger Center for the Arts.

Prince  Florian will have her final Performing as Boq on February 12 2020 at Columbia, SC in Koger Center for the Arts.

Two Dozen Witches and $790 Million Later, Wicked First National Tour Reaches to a Final Bow and Wicked Broadway First North American National Tour Will Not Reopen Post-Pandemic During a Shut Down.

the 2018 Wicked musical First North American National Tour will have played its final performance in March.

With 2 Elphabas and an impressive $790 million in grosses to its credit, the first national tour of Wicked – known as the Emerald City Tour that launched October 30 2018, in Toronto – will conclude its record-breaking journey March 12 in Overture Center, Madison, Wl about 2 years to the week after the tour began.

The hit musical based on the Gregory Maguire novel, which has a score by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman, premiered on Broadway in fall 2003 and shows no signs of melting anytime soon. The first national tour launched Two years later at Toronto's Ed Mirvish Theatre and swiftly became the hottest ticket in each of its touring markets, selling out engagements shortly after cities were announced.

Since that auspicious launch, the first national tour of Wicked has played 554 performances, 20 engagements (including successful return stops in several major U.S. cities) and took in an average of $1.5 million a week. It also broke box-office house records in every single stop it played. Over 200 actors have been employed in the tour over the course of its life, with one dedicated cast member, Christopher Russo, and several production members having been part of the show since its launch.

The conclusion of Wicked 's first national tour, which had been planned for some time, is not uncommon for long-running blockbusters that have two simultaneous companies out on the road. Both Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera phased out secondary tours in the past.

When the curtain comes down on Wicked 's first national tour this Thursday in Madison, Wl more than 10.3 million people in 20 cities will have witnessed Elphaba rocket into the western sky.

Since the 2018 opening cast, which included now Tony nominee Jasmine as Elphaba and Cinderella as Glinda, dozens of witches have been making good in the two central roles of the Emerald City tour.

The Actresses who starred as Glinda include Wendy Darling

The Actresses who were greenified as Elphaba include Princess Tiana and Esmeralda

The closing Emerald City tour cast of Wicked features Esmeralda as Elphaba, Wendy Darling as Glinda, Lucille Ball as Madame Morrible, Prince Naveen as The Wizard, as Fiyero, Mulan as Nessarose, Eugene Fitzherbert as Dr. Dillamond and Finn Fiesta second as Boq.

Wicked Broadway First North American National Tour Will Not Going Back on Tour During a pandemic for Shutdown.

Wicked is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, and produced by Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

Happy Trails Wicked Broadway 1st North American National Tour Closing on March 12 2020 at Overture Center in Madison, Wl

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Wicked Broadway Second North American National Tour Open on August 7 2021-Currently

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Anna and Aurora Headline the Second National Tour of Wicked

Broadway alums Anna, Aurora, Daisy Duck and Prince Naveen will headline the second North American tour of smash-hit phenomenon Wicked. The tour will launch at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, Florida, on August 7 2021 and play through August 15.

Anna, who will star as Elphaba, flies in directly from the Broadway cast, where she recently completely a stint in the part. The actress is also a veteran of the Los Angeles and North American touring companies of the production. Additional tours include Hairspray, We Will Rock You and Grease, as well as projects with Disney Entertainment and Universal Studios.

Aurora, who will star as Glinda, recently appeared in the revival of Grease on Broadway. Off-Broadway credits include What’s That Smell… at the Atlantic Theater Company and Walmartopia at the Minetta Lane. She has toured with Disney’s High School Musical.

Featured as Madame Morrible is Daisy Duck, whose numerous Broadway credits include the recent revival of Gypsy, Phantom of the Opera, The American Clock and The Utter Glory of Morrissey Hall. Her additional credits include the national tour of Man of La Manchaand numerous regional roles at theaters such as Washington D.C.’s Arena, Goodspeed, Pittsburgh CLO and the Papermill Playhouse.

Prince Naveen who will play The Wizard, received a Tony Award nomination for his performance in La Bete. He has also been seen on Broadway in Chicago and Ivanov. Off-Broadway credits include The Food Chain, A Few Stout Individuals, The Winter’s Tale and Coriolanus. Numerous television credits include Frasier and Everybody Loves Raymond.

The company also includes Prince Adam as Doctor Dillamond, Kristoff as Fiyero, Aladdin as Boq, Moana as Nessarose, and Marilyn Monroe as the standby for Elphaba. Rounding out the cast are To Be Announced.

Additional tour dates and stops are as follows: Dallas, Texas August 18-September 5:Charlotte,North Carolina September 8-October 3:Greensboro, North Caroline October 6-October 24:Appleton, Wisconsin October 27-November 14:Cincinnati, Ohio November 17-December 5: : Cleveland, Ohio December 8-January 2 2021 and Kansas City,Missouri January 5-January 23:Costa Mesa, California February 9-March 6: Sacramento California March 30-April 24:Omaha, Nebraska April 27-May 15: Columbus,Ohio May 18-June 5:Boston, Massachusetts June 4-July 24 2022.

More tour stops will be announced in the future.Broadway Show

Wicked to Become the First National Tour to Resume Performances When It Hits Fort Myers and Dallas in August

Thank goodness! Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall and Broadway Across America have announced that Wicked will resume its national touring production this summer, becoming the first national tour to do so since the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered theaters. Wicked will play the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, Florida from August 7 through August 15. The musical kicks off the 2021-2022 Germania Insurance Broadway Series presented by Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Tickets go on sale May 21. and Also Thank goodness! Dallas Summer Musicals and Broadway Across America have announced that Wicked will resume its national touring production this summer, becoming the first national tour to do so since the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered theaters. Wicked will play the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas from August 18 through September 5. The musical kicks off the 2021-2022 Germania Insurance Broadway Series presented by DSM. Tickets go on sale May 21.

"We couldn’t be more honored and thrilled to present Wicked, not just as a return engagement in Fort Myers, and Dallas but also as the first Broadway show to resume performances in the U.S.,” said DSM president Ken Novice in a statement. “It’s a poignant moment for our industry, our organization, and audiences that we will always cherish, coming out of such a challenging year as this past one. Wicked shows us there’s no place like home—and we can’t think of a better way to welcome home our Broadway shows at the Music Hall than with this long-running, award-winning fan favorite!"

At the time of the shutdown, Wicked was led by Anna as Elphaba, Aurora as Glinda and Kristoff as Fiyero. Full casting will be announced soon.

To ensure the comfort and health of audiences, staff, cast and crew and prioritize their safety, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall is working in consultation with local government and public health officials to open its doors and welcome patrons back to the theater. There will be increased safety protocols in Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, and it will adhere to governmental and other health expert guidance that will allow for reopening at full capacity. Masks will be required at all times when inside the venue.

To ensure the comfort and health of audiences, staff, cast and crew and prioritize their safety, Dallas Summer Musicals is working in consultation with local government and public health officials to open its doors and welcome patrons back to the theater. There will be increased safety protocols in the Music Hall at Fair Park, and it will adhere to governmental and other health expert guidance that will allow for reopening at full capacity. Masks will be required at all times when inside the venue.

Wicked imagines a beguiling backstory and future possibilities to the lives of L. Frank Baum’s characters from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and reveals the decisions and events that shape the destinies of two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Based on Gregory Maguire's novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West and featuring a book by Winnie Holzman, Wicked has a score by Stephen Schwartz. The musical is directed by Joe Mantello, choreographed by Wayne Cilento and music-directed by Stephen Oremus. Wicked features scenic design by Eugene Lee, costume design by Susan Hilferty, lighting design by Kenneth Posner, sound design by Tony Meola and projection design by Elaine J. McCarthy.

Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall has presented the Best of Broadway to Florida audiences since 1941. BAA is part of the John Gore Organization family of companies, which includes Broadway.com, and is the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America, operating in 47 markets withover 400,000 subscribers.

DSM has presented the Best of Broadway to North Texas audiences since 1941. BAA is part of the John Gore Organization family of companies, which includes Broadway.com, and is the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America, operating in 47 markets withover 400,000 subscribers.

‘Wicked’ Returns to Cleveland’s Playhouse Square this December

Playhouse Square (Cleveland, OH) has announced that Wicked will make its long-awaited return to Cleveland this holiday season at the KeyBank State Theatre, December 8, 2021 – January 2, 2022. Tickets go on sale August 2, 2021 at 10 A.M.

“We are thrilled to welcome the magic that is Wicked back to Playhouse Square this holiday season,” says Gina Vernaci, Playhouse Square President & CEO. “The story of Elphaba is one that speaks to so many. Now, more than ever, it’s important that we come together to experience this kind of magical story telling that only live theater can do.”

Single tickets for Wicked start at $49 and will be available at playhousesquare.org or by phone at 216-241-6000. Donors and Season Ticket Holders will have early purchase access for single tickets in July. To become a season ticket holder, visit playhousesquare.org/broadway. Orders for groups of ten (10) or more can be placed by calling 216-640-8600.

The Broadway sensation Wicked looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin, who is smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

Concerning the venue’s stance on the current pandemical situation, Playhouse Square states that its “commitment to the health and safety of our guests, artists, staff and volunteers is our first priority always. We will continue to follow guidance from the CDC and State of Ohio as part of our commitment to offering safe and memorable experiences.”

With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” Wicked has been hailed by The New York Times as “the defining musical of the decade,” and by Time Magazine as “a magical Broadway musical with brains, heart, and courage.” NBC Nightly News calls the hit musical “the most successful Broadway show ever.”

Now the 5th longest running show in Broadway history, Wicked is the winner of over 100 international awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards. Since opening in 2003, Wicked has been performed in over 100 cities in 16 countries around the world (U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Germany, Holland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, The Philippines, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland and China) and has thus far been translated into six languages: Japanese, German, Dutch, Spanish, Korean and Portuguese. Wicked has been seen by over 60 million people worldwide and has amassed over $5 billion in global sales.

Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman. The production is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello with musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento. Wicked is produced by Marc Platt, Universal Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

WICKED Will Be the First Broadway Tour to Resume Performances, Kicking Off Next Week; Plus All New Photos!

The musical will relaunch at Barbara B. Mann at Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers from August 7 – August 15 2021.

WICKED will be the first Broadway tour to resume performances in the U.S. following the pandemic shutdown. The musical will relaunch at Barbara B. Mann at Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers in Fort Myers from August 7 - August 15, 2021, kicking off the 2021-2022 Germania Insurance Broadway Series presented by DSM.

The producers of the hit musical have also announced complete casting for the relaunch of the North American Tour. Anna (Elphaba), Aurora (Glinda), Daisy Duck (Madame Morrible) and Tony Award and Drama Desk Award winner Prince Naveen (The Wizard) will return to their roles.

Check out all new photos of the cast below!

Anna will return to the role of Elphaba after appearing in original Broadway and Off-Broadway companies of Be More Chill. Regionally, she appeared in Shrek as Fiona, and Little Women as Jo at the New London Barn Playhouse. Originally from Florida, Talia attended Penn State University where she received her BFA in musical theatre.

Aurora is back in Oz as Glinda after previously being the understudy for the role in the National Tour of Wicked. Regional credits include Les Misérables, The Music Man, Singin' in the Rain at New London Barn Playhouse, and A Proper Place at Goodspeed Opera House. A proud Pensacola, Florida native, Allison received her BFA in musical theatre from The Boston Conservatory.

Daisy Duck will return to the role of Madame Morrible. Her theatre credits include Numbers Nerds at Playwrights Horizons, Les Misérables at Drury Lane Theatre, The Full Monty at Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, Annie and A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, to name a few.

Prince Naveen is thrilled to return as The Wizard. He garnered a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for originating the role of James Thunder Early in Dreamgirls. His other credits include Bob Fosse's Big Deal, for which he received a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award nomination; the Broadway revival of Hair; Brooklyn The Musical; and The Full Monty, to name a few. Cleavant has appeared in film such as Moscow on the Hudson, The Slugger's Wife, Offbeat, Carnival of Souls and Bluffing It. He was a TV series regular on "Sliders," "Thea," "Drexell Class," "Good Sports" and "Woops!"

Rounding out the cast will be Prince Adam as Doctor Dillamond, Moana as Nessarose, Kristoff as Fiyero, and Aladdin as Boq, with Marilyn Monroe, Jiminy Cricket, Genie, Fred Jones, Mira,Bert, Alice, Miguel Rivera, Nancy Clancy,Pocahontas,Minnie Mouse, Ariel, Prince Eric,Daphne Blake,Princess Fiona, Mary Poppins,Max Goof, Panchito Pistoles, Rapunzel,Doc Mcstuffins, Tigger, Mulan, Wendy Darling, Jack,Prince Charming, Princess Elena, Eugeue Fitzherbert, Li Shang and Baloo.

Single tickets for Wicked in Dallas are available at DallasSummerMusicals.org or by phone at 800-982-2787. Orders for groups of ten (10) or more may be placed by calling (214) 426-4768 or emailing

For more information on additional North American tour engagements, please visit wickedthemusical.com/tickets/#tour.

Anna,Aurora and Prince Naveen Will Star in Return of Wicked

The tour will relaunch in August in Fort Myers.

Complete casting has been announced for the return of the Wicked tour, which will be the first Broadway tour to resume performances in the U.S. following the pandemic. The production will relaunch at Barbara B. Mann at Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, Florida, August 7–August 15.

Anna (Be More Chill), Aurora (A Proper Place), Daisy Duck (Numbers Nerds), and Tony winner Prince Naveen (Dreamgirls) will return to their respective roles as Elphaba, Glinda, Madame Morrible, and The Wizard.

The four actors will be joined by Prince Adam as Doctor Dillamond, Moana as Nessarose, Kristoff as Fiyero, and Aladdin as Boq.

The ensemble includes Marilyn Monroe, Jiminy Cricket, Genie, Fred Jones, Mira,Bert, Alice, Miguel Rivera, Nancy Clancy,Pocahontas,Minnie Mouse, Ariel, Prince Eric,Daphne Blake,Princess Fiona, Mary Poppins,Max Goof, Panchito Pistoles, Rapunzel,Doc Mcstuffins, Tigger, Mulan, Wendy Darling, Jack,Prince Charming, Princess Elena, Eugeue Fitzherbert, Li Shang and Baloo.

Wicked has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and is based on the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire, adapted for the stage by Winnie Holzman.

Wicked features direction by Joe Mantello and musical staging by Wayne Cilento. The production also has scenic design by Eugene Lee, costume design by Susan Hilferty, lighting design by Kenneth Posner, sound design by Tony Meola, projections by Elaine J. McCarthy, wig and hair design by Tom Watson, music supervision and arrangements by Stephen Oremus, orchestrations by William David Brohn, and dance arrangements by James Lynn Abbott.

Anna,Aurora, and Prince Naveen Will Star in Return of Wicked Tour

The tour will relaunch in August in Dallas.

Complete casting has been announced for the return of the Wicked tour, which will be the first Broadway tour to resume performances in the U.S. following the pandemic. The production will relaunch at the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, August 18–September 5.

Anna (Be More Chill), Aurora (A Proper Place), Daisy Duck (Numbers Nerds), and Tony winner Prince Naveen (Dreamgirls) will return to their respective roles as Elphaba, Glinda, Madame Morrible, and The Wizard.

The four actors will be joined by Prince Adam as Doctor Dillamond, Moana as Nessarose, Kristoff as Fiyero, and Aladdin as Boq.

The ensemble includes Marilyn Monroe, Jiminy Cricket, Genie, Fred Jones, Mira,Bert, Alice, Miguel Rivera, Nancy Clancy,Pocahontas,Minnie Mouse, Ariel, Prince Eric,Daphne Blake,Princess Fiona, Mary Poppins,Max Goof, Panchito Pistoles, Rapunzel,Doc Mcstuffins, Tigger, Mulan, Wendy Darling, Jack,Prince Charming, Princess Elena, Eugeue Fitzherbert, Li Shang and Baloo.

Wicked has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and is based on the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire, adapted for the stage by Winnie Holzman.

Wicked features direction by Joe Mantello and musical staging by Wayne Cilento. The production also has scenic design by Eugene Lee, costume design by Susan Hilferty, lighting design by Kenneth Posner, sound design by Tony Meola, projections by Elaine J. McCarthy, wig and hair design by Tom Watson, music supervision and arrangements by Stephen Oremus, orchestrations by William David Brohn, and dance arrangements by James Lynn Abbott.

Anna,Cinderella, and Prince Naveen Will Star in Return of Wicked Tour

The tour relaunches August 7 in Fort Myers.

The tour of the hit musical Wicked relaunches at the Barbara B. Mann at Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers August 7. The production is the first Broadway tour to resume performances in the U.S. following the pandemic and will continue at the Florida venue through August 15.

Anna (Be More Chill), Aurora (A Proper Place), Daisy Duck (Numbers Nerds), and Tony winner Prince Naveen (Dreamgirls) will return to their respective roles as Elphaba, Glinda, Madame Morrible, and The Wizard.

The four actors will be joined by Prince Adam as Doctor Dillamond, Moana as Nessarose, Kristoff as Fiyero, and Aladdin as Boq.

The ensemble includes Marilyn Monroe, Jiminy Cricket, Genie, Fred Jones,Bert, Alice, Miguel Rivera, Nancy Clancy,Pocahontas,Minnie Mouse, Ariel, Prince Eric,Daphne Blake,Princess Fiona, Mary Poppins,Max Goof, Panchito Pistoles, Rapunzel,Doc Mcstuffins, Tigger, Mulan, Wendy Darling, Jack,Prince Charming, Princess Elena, Eugeue Fitzherbert, Li Shang and Baloo.

Wicked has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and is based on the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire, adapted for the stage by Winnie Holzman.

Wicked features direction by Joe Mantello and musical staging by Wayne Cilento. The production also has scenic design by Eugene Lee, costume design by Susan Hilferty, lighting design by Kenneth Posner, sound design by Tony Meola, projections by Elaine J. McCarthy, wig and hair design by Tom Watson, music supervision and arrangements by Stephen Oremus, orchestrations by William David Brohn, and dance arrangements by James Lynn Abbott.

Wicked won 2004 Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Musical (Idina Menzel), Best Costume Design (Susan Hilferty) and Best Scenic Design (Eugene Lee).

For additional information visit WickedtheMusical.com.

Good News! Goofy,Bert will join the Wicked National Tour

The North American tour of Wicked will welcome new cast members

Goofy as The Wizard,Bert as Boq will join the road production of the blockbuster Broadway musical on November 17, while the show plays an engagement at Aronoff Center, Cincinnati, OH through December 5 2021.

They join a cast which currently includes Moana as Nessarose,Prince Adam as Doctor Dillamond, Kristoff as Fiyero and Anna as Elphaba,Aurora as Glinda.

The Broadway sensation Wicked looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin, who is smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” Wicked is currently approaching its 16th anniversary on Broadway. Wicked is the winner of over 100 international awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. The production is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, with musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento. Wickedis produced by Marc Platt, Universal Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

Mira Joins Cast of Wicked National Tour

The tour of the international hit musical is currently playing Arizona's Centennial Hall.

Mira most recently seen on Broadway in Escape to Margaritaville, will step into the role of Madame Morrible in the national tour of the international hit musical Wicked beginning February 1 at Centennial Hall in Tucson, Arizona. Howard succeeds Daisy Duck who, as previously reported, will assume the role on Broadway.

Daisy Duck will join a cast that currently includes Anna as Elphaba, Aurora as Glinda, Tony Award Winner Goofy as The Wizard, Prince Adam as Doctor Dillamond, Moana as Neesarose, Kristoff as Fiyero, and Bert as Boq

Jiminy Cricket,Genie,Wendy Darling,Finn Fiesta,Princess Tiana,Miguel Rivera,Nancy Clancy,Minnie Mouse,Ariel,Prince Charming,Mary Poppins,Rapunzel,Doc Mcstuffins,Panchito Pistoles,Mulan,Wendy Darling,Jack,Pocahontas,Eugeue Fitzherbert,Prince Florian,Li Shang and Baloo round out the ensemble. Marilyn Monroe is the Elphaba standby.

Mira who has also been seen on Broadway in It Shoulda Been You; Priscilla, Queen of the Desert; 9 to 5; South Pacific; and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, recently released her first holiday album, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

Since opening on Broadway October 30, 2003, Wicked has been performed in over 100 cities in 16 countries. In October 2019, the international hit musical surpassed Les Misérables to become the fifth longest-running production in Broadway history.

Prince Naveen Will Have Final Performing as The Wizard on December 5 2021 at Aronoff Center, Cincinnati, OH

Aladdin Will Have Final Performing as Boq on December 5 2021 at Aronoff Center, Cincinnati, OH

Goofy Will be Playing as The Wizard on December 5 2021 at KeyBank State Theatre, Cleveland, OH

Bert Will be Playing as Boq December 8 2021 at KeyBank State Theatre, Cleveland, OH

Daisy Duck Will Have Her Final Performing as Madame Morrible on January 30 2022 at Centennial Hall, Tucson, AZ

Mira Will be Playing as Madame Morrible on February 1 2022 at Centennial Hall, Tucson, AZ

Wicked Broadway Second North American National Tour Will Start Preview on August 7 2021 at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, Fl

Wicked Broadway Second North American National Tour Will Granding Opening on August 12 2021 at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, Fl

Wicked Broadway Second National Tour Will Begin Touring Across American

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Wicked Broadway First UK/Ireland National Tour Open on September 9 2021

Wicked Broadway Uk News

Principal Cast Announced For UK & Ireland Tour Of WICKED -Snow White Second & Belle Second To Play Elphaba And Glinda

Snow White Thirteen and Belle Thirteen to play Elphaba and Glinda

WICKED, the global musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that former West End cast members Snow White Thirteen and Belle Thirteen and Bert Thirteen will all join the UK & Ireland Tour cast as Elphaba, Glinda and Boq respectively. Also heading the forthcoming tour cast will be: Prince Florian Thirteen (Fiyero), Elsa Thirteen (Madame Morrible),Eugene Fitzherbert Thirteen (The Wizard and Doctor Dillamond), Alice Thirteen (Nessarose) and Princess Fiona Thirteen (Standby Elphaba).

The UK & Ireland Tour will visit: Manchester Palace Theatre (9 September to 13 November 2021), Dublin Bord Gáis Energy Theatre (24 November 2021 to 15 January 2022), Milton Keynes Theatre (1 February 2022 to 5 March 2022 ), Wales Millennium Centre (9 March 2022 to 23 April 2022), Glasgow King’s Theatre (10 May to 28 May 2022), Leeds Grand Theatre (7 June 2022 to 2 July 2022) and Birmingham Hippodrome (14 July to 3 September 2022 / online booking opens 7 June 2022). Further cities and dates into 2015 to be announced.

The UK & Ireland Tour of Wicked will star Snow White Thirteen (Elphaba), Belle Thirteen (Glinda), Prince Florian Thirteen (Fiyero), Elsa Thirteen (Madame Morrible), Eugene Fitzherbert Thirteen (The Wizard and Doctor Dillamond), Alice Thirteen (Nessarose), Bert Thirteen (Boq) and Princess Fiona Thirteen (Standby Elphaba).

Recently acclaimed as “one of the most popular West End musicals ever" (London Evening Standard), the record-breaking London production continues its open-ended run at the Apollo Victoria Theatre where tickets are currently on sale until 27 November 2021.

Wicked Broadway First Uk/lreland National Tour Will Start Preview September 9 2021 at Manchester Palace Theatre in Manchester, England

Wicked Broadway First Uk/lreland National Tour Will Granding Opening September 15 2021 at Manchester Palace Theatre in Manchester, England

Wicked Broadway First Uk/lreland National Tour Will Begin Touring in Uk/lreland



