Wicked (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

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(25624 Ratings)

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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, Delightful, Entertaining, Masterful, Great singing

See it if You will walk out singing the musical score! It has become an American classic.

Don't see it if Just Go See IT!

100

Absorbing, Clever, Enchanting, Great singing, Profound

See it if you enjoyed the Wizard of Oz but always thought there was more to the story.

Don't see it if the magic/fantasy world is not your cup of tea.

100

Clever, Delightful, Enchanting, Exquisite, Great staging

See it if It is a great show imaginative. Keeps you interetred at all times

Don't see it if you should see unless you are too young and would be scared by the scenery

100

Funny, Great singing, Great staging, Epic, Must see

See it if You want to see an amazing, fun, incredible show. You will have an amazing time!

Don't see it if You hate theater... and even then I would still recommend it! Read more

100

Enchanting, Entertaining, Absorbing, Delightful, Great singing

See it if For great acting and the singing is great. The whole show is tops. After I saw this I ran out and got the CD. My favorite show.

Don't see it if If you have no part of kid in you.

100

Clever, Enchanting, Great singing, Intelligent, Entertaining

See it if You love The Wizard of Oz and the characters. Great songs, set design and story.

Don't see it if you want to miss out on one of the best shows on Broadway.

100

Clever, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining, Funny

See it if You enjoy a great score and terrific actors

Don't see it if don't like musicals

100

Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining, Great acting, Great singing

See it if If you want to be entertained from beginning to end and are a fan of the original Wizard of Oz, you must see this! Great for all ages!

Don't see it if No reason not to. I can't wait to see it again with my three granddaughters!

Critic Reviews (24)

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