Wicked (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

94%

(25623 Ratings)

Positive

98%

Mixed

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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 (23,488)

100

Epic, Masterful, Must see

See it if You love big shows with impressive sets, costumes, etc. Absolutely incredible music! And love the story about female friendship!

Don't see it if You don't like fantasy worlds. And big shows.

100

Great staging, Must see, Masterful, Enchanting, Delightful

See it if Great play to see. Enjoyable

Don't see it if If you can not get tickets at the regular prices.

100

Clever, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining, Exquisite

See it if You have a kid or are a kid at heart. It is entertaining and profound.

Don't see it if You aren't fond of musicals.

100

Clever, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if I do not remember ever enjoying a musical as much as I did. The story is clever and the music and songs are memorable. It’s a show for all.

Don't see it if If you hate musicals or happy endings, don’t go