Wicked (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

94%

(25624 Ratings)

Positive

98%

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Members say

Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful, Great singing, Clever

About the Show

This all-ages musical spectacle tells the untold true story of the Witches of Oz.

Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, 'Wicked' looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy crash lands her house in Oz, there is another young woman, Elphaba, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly and popular blonde, Glinda, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

The score by Stephen Schwartz ('Godspell,' 'Pippin,' 'The Prince of Egypt') includes the songs 'Defying Gravity,' 'Popular,' and 'The Wizard and I.'

'Wicked' opened in 2003 and in 2019 became the fifth-longest-running show in Broadway history.

Show-Score Member Reviews (23,489)

100

Enchanting, Great staging, Fantastic

See it if Saw the original cast and it was the most magical experience in the theater. The best score and staging as well.

Don't see it if you don't like Wizard of Oz deconstruction stories

100

Clever, Great acting, Great writing, Original, Refreshing

See it if You want a different twist on the Wizard of Oz.

Don't see it if If you are bringing little kids. They will not understand it.

100

Entertaining, Clever, Great singing, Great acting, Must see

See it if You like to see popular over rated shows

Don't see it if You don't like overrated shows Read more

100

Original, Riveting, Absorbing, Spellbinding, Delightful

See it if You'd like to be entertained with kinetic energy keeping you on the edge of your seat

Don't see it if You prefer quiet plays with little action

100

Entertaining, Exquisite, Enchanting, Great acting, Delightful

See it if love family shows

Don't see it if no reason not to see it

100

Funny, Delightful, Quirky, Masterful, Entertaining

See it if You're a fan of The Wizard of Oz, you enjoy beautiful musical theater, or you just want to have a great time. Perfect for all audiences!

Don't see it if You aren't a fan of flashy musicals. The visuals can be a lot to take in if you prefer simpler staging.