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“Wicked” tells the story of Elphaba, the tragically green-skinned girl who grows up as a misunderstood outcast. As a young adult at Shiz University with her wheelchair-bound sister, Nessarose, Elphaba meets her match in Galinda, a perpetually perky, blonde, pink-donning nemesis. Although their relationship begins as a stubborn rivalry, it eventually gives way to a friendship put to the test by their former allies. Between Elphaba and Galinda, who would later re-christen herself as Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, “Wicked” tells the tale of the true meaning of friendship, and what is worth risking to maintain it. It also teaches another valuable lesson.

“‘Wicked’ tells a really touching story about how to not be worried about how you’re perceived,” said Chris Peluso, who plays love interest Fiyero in the Madison show. “(It’s about) how to be okay with who you are, whoever you are.”

“Wicked” will be at the Overture Center for the Arts from Wednesday September 22 through October 10. Buy and Save $10 on Wicked Overture Center Madison Ticket Orders over $350! Code AFF$10

Wicked continued to rule the TicketNews’ Top Events rankings for another week, taking number one for the twelfth straight time. For the week ending Sunday, September 19, the hit musical reigned supreme with a decisive power score of 4.10.

“Wicked” also continued its long reign over TicketNews’ Top Broadway and Top Theater categories this week, power scoring a 25.68 and 26.02, respectively. Joining “Wicked” in the Top Broadway list were Jersey Boys (two, 14.55), the Radio City Christmas Spectacular (three, 6.42) and Al Pacino in The Merchant of Venice (four, 5.08). Other top Broadway sellers included Lion King (five, 4.50), Billy Elliot (eight, 3.06), and Phantom of the Opera (ten, 2.64).

Wicked is Currently performing on tour in Boston-MA and Madison-WI.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that the return of Wicked Musical. The longest running Broadway musical in Chicago history will return this holiday season for eight weeks, December 1, 2010 – January 23, 2011.

The blockbuster hit musical Wicked will bring holiday joy to Chicagoland as part of it’s ongoing national tour. Wicked begins performances on December 1, 2010 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre and will run through January 23, 2011. Tickets range in price from $30 to $100. A select number of premium seats are also available.

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After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2007, Wicked, the smash-hit musical, will return to Orlando’s Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre February 23 through March 27, 2011.

The first week, February 23 – 27, 2011, Wicked will play evening performances at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, a Thursday and Saturday matinee at 2:00 p.m., a Sunday matinee at 1:00 p.m., and a Sunday evening performance at 6:30 p.m.

“Orlando city truly excited for the return of Wicked to Orlando,” said Ron Legler, President and CEO of Florida Theatrical Association and also said “we hope hope everyone has the opportunity to experience this breathtaking Broadway show at least once, if not twice!”

Following that, Wicked will play the remainder of its engagement, Tuesday February 28, through Sunday, March 27, 2011 with evening performances at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, a Saturday matinee at 2:00 p.m., a Sunday matinee at 1:00 p.m., and a Sunday evening performance at 6:30 p.m.

Wicked will play the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre Wednesday, February 23 through Sunday, March27, 2011. Book your tickets to experience the Wicked again this year.

Wicked, the smash hit musical, will kick off The Smith Center for the Performing Arts’ 2012-2013 Broadway-subscription series with a limited six-week engagement. After breaking box office records and selling out across the country, Wicked has added The Smith Center to its 2012-2013 tour, with performances scheduled for August 29 – October 7, 2012.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced on Monday that the hit musical “Wicked” would have a six-week run at the new venue during its inaugural year in 2012.

“Wicked” will be part of the Smith Center’s 2012-2013 Broadway-subscription series, with performances scheduled for Aug. 29 through Oct. 7. The on-sale date will be announced at a later date.

The Smith Center is expected to open in March 2012 in the Symphony Park development in downtown Las Vegas. More information on the center can be found on its website – www.thesmithcenter.com.

‘Wicked’ holds on to the #1 spot at Broadway’s box offices.

On Broadway, Wicked grossed $1,400,569 and had a 95.0% attendance rate for the week ending September 12, 2010.

Below are the Top 10 Grosses from BroadwayWorld.com for the week ending September 12, 2010.

1. Wicked $1,400,569
2. The Lion King $1,228,315
3. Jersey Boys $961,606
4. Billy Elliot: The Musical $854,498
5. Promises, Promises $825,154
6. Addams Family $806,698
7. Memphis $777,222
8. Mama Mia! $775,403
9. The Phantom of the Opera $664,515
10. Mary Poppins $558,088

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From Minneapolis, Wicked will move to Madison, Wisconsin. Madison Overture Center will present Wicked, a modern musical that tells the classic story of The Wizard of Oz in a completely new way. Currently Wicked playing at Orpheum Theatre-MN through September 19, 2010 and the show will run at Overture Hall, and will open on Wednesday, September 22 and run through October 10.

Wicked tells the story of two girls who meet in the land of Oz. Elphaba is an intelligent, independent outcast born with bright green skin, while Galinda is a motivated and popular beauty. While the two start off as enemies, they become close friends during their time at school together, but are eventually destined to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. The musical traces the story of how their lives took such dramatic turns to reach such opposing ends.

Wicked is the winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards. The show features hit showtunes like “Defying Gravity” and “No One Mourns the Wicked.”

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Broadway Across America Indianapolis has scheduled a return engagement of the musical “Wicked,” a modern elaboration of “The Wizard of Oz” stories, at the Murat Theatre in Old National Centre, 510 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis City, IN 46204. Wicked will be performing at Murat Theatre, Indianapolis during Dec 15, 2010 to Jan 01, 2011.

Tickets are on sale online for the Dec. 15-Jan. 1 run of the show. Regularly priced tickets range from $37 to $88. Buy Tickets to Wicked in Indianapolis, Indiana for all Murat Theatre performances

The Chicago actors Barbara Robertson and Gene Weygandt are rejoining the cast of “Wicked” when the touring production of show arrives in Chicago Cadillac Palace Theatre later this fall for its 8-week reprise engagement.

Weygandt, who plays the Wizard, joins the cast in Boston this month and will stay with the show through the end of the Chicago run.

Robertson, who plays Madame Morrible, will just be in the show for the Chicago engagement. “It’ll be a homecoming,” said producer David Stone on Wednesday morning.

The lead roles in the tour are played by Jackie Burns (Elphaba) and Chandra Lee Schwartz (Glinda). “Wicked” arrives at the Cadillac Palace Theatre on Dec. 1 and is slated to run through Jan. 23. Tickets go on sale Sept. 15; $30-$100. Buy Chicago Wicked Tickets before they go on sale.

Gene Weygandt, who created the role of The Wizard in the Chicago production of Wicked, will join the cast of the first North American tour of that hit musical Sept. 14 in Boston, MA.

Weygandt, as The Wizard will join a cast that includes Jackie Burns as Elphaba, Chandra Lee Schwartz as Glinda and Randy Danson as Madame Morrible.

Weygandt, a Wicked veteran, has previously played The Wizard in Chicago and on Broadway. On Broadway, he created the role of Paul in big: The Musical and is a three-time recipient of Chicago’s Jefferson Award. Mr. Weygandt’s many film and TV credits include: The Birdcage, The Babe, “The Beast,” “Cybill,” “Home Improvement,” “Murphy Brown,” “Drew Carey,” “Ellen,” “Coach” and “USA High.”

The company also features Richard H. Blake (Fiyero), Justin Brill (Boq), Michelle London (Nessarose), Steven Skybell (Dr. Dillamond), and Mariand Torres (Standby for Elphaba) with Penelope Armstead-Williams, Terra Lynn Arrington, Aaron De Jesus, Emily Ferranti, Luis Augusto Figueroa, Dominic Giudici, Napoleon W. Gladney, Spencer Jones, Renee Lawless-Orsini, Philip Dean Lightstone, Kourtni Lind, Marissa Lupp, Sterling Masters, Kevin McMahon, Christopher Russo, Adam Sanford, Carla Stickler, Brandon Tyler, Shanna VanDerwerker, Bud Weber, Betsy Werbel, Sunny L. Yokoyama, Lauren Ashley Zakrin and Jared Zirilli.

The Boston engagement of Wicked is currently running through Oct. 17 at the Boston Opera House. Buy your Wicked Boston MA Tickets now!