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

Entertaining, Enchanting

See it if Have seen this 3x . My all time favorite. Perfect for all .

Don't see it if You don’t like the Wizard of Oz

100

Delightful, Great singing, Hilarious, Entertaining, Enchanting

See it if My favorite show of all time. Seen 9 times and ready for more. Incredible acting, singing, staging, costuming, sets. Best time ever

Don't see it if Love love loved it

100

Great staging, Great singing, Delightful, Clever, Absorbing

See it if I loved this show. Absolutely loved it. It builds up into an amazing climax and keeps you riveted all the way through to the end.

Don't see it if Everyone should see Wicked- it's that good.

100

Relevant, Edgy, Absorbing, Entertaining, Enchanting

See it if You want to experience an amazing show.

Don't see it if You do not like cruel people.

100

Intense, Riveting, Profound, Must see, Masterful

See it if You love the Wizard of Oz and/or if you appreciate incredible voices and songs.

Don't see it if I can't think of one reason why anyone wouldn't want to see this show. Top of our list every time we come to NYC

100

Intelligent, Must see, Great staging, Great singing, Absorbing

See it if You love classic broadway musicals with a little edge.

Don't see it if You are bringing young children

100

Must see, Great singing, Entertaining, Enchanting, Clever

See it if You like story of friendship, the songs are wonderful, the costumes enchanting! It's great to see how things relate to the Wizard of Oz

Don't see it if You don't like musicals. If you can't relate to fair tale type story with animals talking.

100

Enchanting, Must see, Entertaining, Clever, Absorbing

See it if You love a show with super powerful music, great songs, sets and costuming. Show grabs your attention from minute 1. Even good for kids.

Don't see it if You don't like the wizard of Oz

Critic Reviews (24)

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