Wicked North American tour heads to cities across the East and Midwest. Below is a complete schedule of Cities, Venues and Performance Dates along 2025 Production Tour.
Dancing Through Life is sung between Fiyero, Elphaba, Galinda, Nessarose, and Boq, as well as the ensemble members. Tanz Durch Die Welt is the German version of this song, that translates to “Dance Through the World”and Jinsei o odoriakase is the Japanese version of the song.
If you are a fan of The Wizard of Oz or want to see a moving musical about female friendship, Wicked will leave you changed for good. Whether by broomstick, flying monkey, or a walk on the yellow brick road, get to the Gershwin to see one of Broadway’s biggest blockbusters of the 21st century, Get Wicked tickets now..
Discover fun facts about the hit musical’s most popular tunes. Dancing Through Life is a song with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and is featured in the musical, Wicked. During the song, Fiyero sings about his beliefs regarding the problem with schools, and believes that people should ignore school, and live the “unexamined life.”
Wicked Musical Song – Dancing Through Life:
The song is performed towards in the middle of the first act of the musical. Just prior to the song, Fiyero, the famed Winkie prince, arrives at Shiz University, where he meets Galinda and Boq.
Lyrics:
FIYERO
The trouble with schools is
They always try to teach the wrong lessons
Believe me, I’ve been kicked out
Of enough of them to know
They want you to become less callow
Less shallow
But I say: why invite stress in?
Stop studying strife
And learn to live the unexamined life
Dancing through life
Skimming the surface
Gliding where turf is smooth
Life’s more painless
For the brainless
Why think too hard
When it’s so soothing
Dancing through life
No need to tough it
When you can slough it off as I do
Nothing matters
But knowing nothing matters
It’s just life
So keep dancing through
Dancing through life
Swaying and sweeping
And always keeping cool
Life is fraught-less
When you’re thoughtless
Those who don’t try
Never look foolish
Dancing through life
Mindless and careless
Make sure you’re where less trouble is rife.
Woes are fleeting
Blows are glancing
When you’re dancing
Through life
‘So – what’s the most swankified place in town?
GALINDA
That would be the Ozdust Ballroom.
FIYERO
Sounds perfect.
Let’s go down to the Ozdust Ballroom
We’ll meet there later tonight
We can dance till it’s light
Find the prettiest girl
Give ‘er a whirl
Right on down to the Ozdust Ballroom
Come on – follow me
You’ll be happy to be there
ALL
Dancing through life
Down at the Ozdust
FIYERO
If only because dust
Is what we come to
ALL
Nothing matters
But knowing nothing matters
It’s just life
FIYERO
So keep dancing through
BOQ
Miss Galinda –
I hope you’ll save at least one dance for me.
I’ll be right there.
Waiting.
All night.
GALINDA
Oh – that’s so kind.
But you know what would be even kinder?
See that tragically beautiful girl
The one in the chair
It seems so unfair
We should go on a spree
And not she
Gee
I know someone would be my hero
If that someone were to go invite her
BOQ
Well, maybe – I could invite her!
GALINDA
Oh, Biq, really?
You would do that for me?
BOQ
I would do anything for you, Miss Galinda
GALINDA
So…
FIYERO
So I’ll be picking you up around eight?
GALINDA
After all –
Now that we’ve met one another
FIYERO AND GALINDA
It’s clear we deserve each other
GALINDA
You’re perfect
FIYERO
You’re perfect
BOTH
So we’re perfect together
Born to be forever
Dancing through life
NESSAROSE
Oh, Elphaba – isn’t it wonderful?
Finally, for this one night
I’m about to have a fun night
With this Munchkin boy
Galinda found for me
And I only wish there were
Something I could do for her
To repay her
Elphaba, see?
We deserve each other
And Galinda helped it come true
We deserve each other,
Me and Boq
Please, Elphaba try to understand.
ELPHABA
I do
Listen, Glinda –
Nessa and I were talking about you just now.
GALINDA
And I was just talking about you!
I thought you might want to wear this hat to the party tonight!
It’s really, uh, sharp, don’t you think?
You know black is this year’s pink
You deserve each other
This hat and you
You’re both so smart
You deserve each other
So here, out of the goodness of my heart.
BOQ
Listen, Nessa.
NESSAROSE
Yes?
BOQ
Uh – Nessa
I’ve got something to confess, a
Reason why, well –
Why I asked you here tonight
Now I know it isn’t fair
NESSAROSE
Oh, Boq, I know why.
BOQ
You do?
NESSAROSE
It’s because I’m in this chair
And you felt sorry for me
Well – isn’t that right?
BOQ
No! No! It’s because, because,
Because you are so beautiful!
NESSAROSE
Oh, Boq, I think you’re wonderful!
And we deserve each other
Don’t you see, this is our chance?
We deserve each other
Don’t we, Boq?
BOQ
You know what?
Let’s dance.
NESSAROSE
What?!
BOQ
Let’s dance!
ALL
Dancing through life
Down at the Ozdust
If only because dust
Is what we come to!
And the strange thing
Your life could end up changing
While you’re dancing
Through!
WICKED Musical currently playing on tour in Los Angeles, CA (till Feb. 02, 2025).
The musical is told from the perspective of two witches, Elphaba and Galinda, before and after Dorothy’s arrival in Oz. The story explores the complex friendship between Elphaba (who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West) and Galinda (who becomes Glinda the Good).
If you are a fan of The Wizard of Oz or want to see a moving musical about female friendship, Wicked will leave you changed for good. Whether by broomstick, flying monkey, or a walk on the yellow brick road, get to the Gershwin to see one of Broadway’s biggest blockbusters of the 21st century, Get Wicked tickets now..
Discover fun facts about the hit musical’s most popular tunes. Something Bad is a song with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and is featured in the musical, Wicked. It is sung by Doctor Dillamond with Elphaba.
Wicked Musical Song – Something Bad:
It is the fifth song sung in Act I of the show and was featured on the original Broadway cast recording, sung by William Youmans and Idina Menzel.
Lyrics:
DR. DILLAMOND: (spoken)
Oh Miss Elphaba, the things one hears these days!
Dreadful things.
(sung)
I’ve heard of an Ox, a professor from Quox no longer permitted to teach
who has lost all powers of speech.
And an owly Munchkin lock
A vicar with a thriving flock, forbidden to preach
Now he only can screech!
Only rumors but still enough to give pause to anyone with paws,
Something bad, is happening in Oz
ELPHABA:
Something bad, happening in Oz?
DR. DILLAMOND:
Under the surface,
Behind the scenes,
Something Baaaaaaaad
(spoken)
Sorry, bad
ELPHABA:
Dr. Dillamond,
If something’s bad is happening to the Animals,
Someone has to tell the Wizard,
That’s why we have a Wizard.
(sung)
So nothing bad.
DR. DILLAMOND: (spoken)
I hope you’re right.
BOTH: (sung)
Nothing all that bad.
DR DILLAMOND:
Nothing truly,
Baaaaaaaaaad.
(spoken)
Sorry, bad.
ELPHABA:
It couldn’t happen here,
In Oz…
WICKED Musical currently playing on tour in Seattle, WA (till Dec. 01, 2024) and moves to Los Angeles, CA (from Dec. 04, 2024)
Wicked musical story is about Glinda and Elphaba coming together, being apart for awhile because of circumstances, and then coming together again and trying to do good in Oz. Along with an amazing score with hits such as “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” “Wicked” is a musical that delivers in every way, no matter how many times you have seen it.
Discover fun facts about the hit musical’s most popular tunes. “What is this Feeling?” is a musical number from the hit musical Wicked. It is sung between Elphaba, Galinda (later Glinda), and students at Shiz University after The Wizard and I.
Wicked Musical Song – What Is This Feeling?:
The song is performed around the beginning of the first act. It opens with the two girls (Glinda and Elphaba) reading letters to their parents, in order to complain about their new rooming situation at Shiz, brought about by Madame Morrible. During the song, Galinda and Elphaba tell each other of their mutual, and “unadulterated loathing” for each other. During the song, the students at Shiz side with Galinda, calling her a martyr, admiring the fact that she puts up with Elphaba, which makes Elphaba hate Galinda even more.
Lyrics:
Galinda (spoken):
Dearest, darlingest Momsy and Popsicle…
Elphaba (spoken):
My dear father…
Both:
There’s been some confusion over rooming here at Shiz.
Elphaba:
But of course, I’ll care for Nessa.
Galinda:
But of course, I’ll rise above it.
Both:
For I know that’s how you’d want me to respond, yes.
There’s been some confusion for you see my roomate is…
Galinda:
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar
And altogether quite impossible to describe…
Elphaba:
Blonde.
Galinda:
What is this feeling, so sudden, and new?
Elphaba:
I felt the moment I laid eyes on you.
Galinda:
My pulse is rushing.
Elphaba:
My head is reeling
Galinda:
My face is flushing.
Both:
What is this feeling?
Fervid as a flame, does it have a name?
Yes. Loathing!
Unadulterated loathing!
Galinda:
For your face,
Elphaba:
Your voice,
Galinda:
Your clothing!
Both:
Let’s just say – I loathe it all!
Every little trait however small,
Makes my very flesh begin to crawl
With simple utter loathing!
There’s a strange exhilaration.
In such total detestation
It’s so pure, so strong!
Though I do admit, it came on fast,
Still I do believe that it can last.
And I will be loathing, loathing you my whole life long.
Shiz Students:
Dear Galinda, you are just too good!
How do you stand it, I don’t think I could.
She’s a terror,
She’s a Tartar,
We don’t mean to show a bias but Galinda, you’re a martyr!
Galinda:
Well, these things are sent to try us…
Shiz Students:
Poor Galinda, forced to reside
With someone so disgusticified,
We just want to tell you, we’re all on your side!
We share your
Both (Shiz Students):
What is this feeling (Loathing)
So sudden and new? (Unadulterated loathing)
I felt the moment (For her face, her voice)
I laid eyes on you. (Her clothing)
My pulse is rushing, (Let’s just say)
My head is reeling. (We loathe it all)
Oh, what is this feeling?! (Every little trait, however small)
Does it have a name? (Makes our very flesh)
Yes, (Begin to crawl)
Ahhh (Ahhh)
Loathing (Loathing)
There’s a strange exhilaration, (Loathing)
In such total detestation, (Loathing)
It’s so pure, so strong! (So strong)
Both:
Though I do admit, it came on fast,
Still I do believe that it can last!
Both (Shiz Students):
And I will be loathing (Loathing)
For forever, loathing, (Loathing)
Truly deeply, loathing you, (Loathing you)
My whole life long! (Loathing, unadulterated loathing!)
Elphaba:
BOO!
Galinda:
Ahhh!
WICKED Musical currently playing on tour in Seattle, WA (till Dec. 01, 2024) and moves to Los Angeles, CA (from Dec. 04, 2024)
Wicked musical story is about Glinda and Elphaba coming together, being apart for awhile because of circumstances, and then coming together again and trying to do good in Oz. Along with an amazing score with hits such as “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” “Wicked” is a musical that delivers in every way, no matter how many times you have seen it.
Discover fun facts about the hit musical’s most popular tunes. “The Wizard and I” is the song that is the first song that Elphaba sings in the musical.
Wicked Musical Song – The Wizard and I:
In it, Madame Morrible tells Elphaba of her talents, and tells her that she will arrange a meeting with the Wizard of Oz. This begins Elphaba’s desire to change herself, with the aid of the Wizard, who she still believes to be genuine, and can help her with all of her problems.
Wicked musical story is about Glinda and Elphaba coming together, being apart for awhile because of circumstances, and then coming together again and trying to do good in Oz. Along with an amazing score with hits such as “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” “Wicked” is a musical that delivers in every way, no matter how many times you have seen it.
Discover fun facts about the hit musical’s most popular tunes. “Dear Old Shiz” is the second song of the show. It is sung by the students of Shiz and Galinda.
Wicked Musical Song – Dear Old Shiz:
This short song marks the transition back from the present into the past, as Glinda starts to reminisce about her friendship with Elphaba. The pair met while at Shiz University, and all the Ozians on stage sing about the fondness they have for their own time at the school.
“Dear Old Shiz” also includes irony that’s only apparent on stage. Elphaba first appears during this song, and the other students recoil from her green skin the second she turns up at school. Everyone around her might be singing about “Dear Old Shiz,” but it wasn’t so “dear” to her.
Lyrics:
PERSON IN CROWD:
(spoken) Glinda! Is it true – were you her friend?!
GLINDA:
(spoken) Well – it depends on what you mean by “friend.” I did
know her. That is, our paths did cross. At school:
STUDENTS:
O hallowed halls and vine-draped walls
The proudliest sight there is
(Male: Sight there is)
When grey and sere our hair hath turned
We shall still revere the lessons learned
(Females)In our days at dear old Shiz
(Males: dear old Shiz)
Our days at dear old
Long before Dorothy from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the Land of Oz. One born with emerald green skin is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. The musical follow how these two girls grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Good Witch of the East.
Discover fun facts about the hit musical’s most popular tunes. “No One Mourns The Wicked” is the opening song in Act 1 of the musical Wicked. It is sung by Glinda, Witch’s Father, Witch’s Mother, Midwife and the show ensemble. The song was composed by Stephen Schwartz.
Wicked Musical Song – No One Mourns the Wicked:
No One Mourns the Wicked” is like an extended version of “Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead!” from The Wizard of Oz. Like “Ding-Dong!,” “No One Mourns the Wicked” hails the death of The Wicked Witch of the West — but this version isn’t all happy.
Glinda watches over the celebrating Ozians during this opening number, adding her own musings: “Isn’t it nice to know that good will conquer evil?” But, having known the “Wicked Witch” years earlier, she also urges the Ozians to consider: “Are people born wicked? Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?” The audience then sees a little of Elphaba’s backstory play out: Her mother had an affair and gave birth to green-skinned Elphaba, whom her father immediately rejected.
Lyrics:
Good news!
She’s dead!
The Witch of the West is dead!
The wickedest witch there ever was
The enemy of all of us here in Oz
Is Dead!
Good news!
Good news!
Look! It’s Glinda!
Let us be glad
Let us be grateful
Let us rejoicify that goodness could subdue
The wicked workings of you-know-who
Isn’t it nice to know
That good will conquer evil?
The truth we all believe’ll by and by
Outlive a lie
For you and –
No one mourns the Wicked
No one cries “They won’t return!”
No one lays a lily on their grave
The good man scorns the Wicked!
Through their lives, our children learn
What we miss, when we misbehave:
And Goodness knows
The Wicked’s lives are lonely
Goodness knows
The Wicked die alone
It just shows when you’re Wicked
You’re left only
On your own
Yes, Goodness knows
The Wicked’s lives are lonely
Goodness knows
The Wicked cry alone
Nothing grows for the Wicked
They reap only
What they sow
Are people born Wicked? Or do they have
Wickedness thrust upon them? After all, she had
a father. She had a mother, as so many do:
How I hate to go and leave you lonely
That’s alright – it’s only just one night
But know that you’re here in my heart
While I’m out of your sight
And like every family – they had their secrets
Have another drink, my dark-eyed beauty
I’ve got one more night left, here in town
So have another drink of green elixir
And we’ll have ourselves a little mixer
Have another little swallow, little lady,
And follow me down.
And of course, from the moment she was born,
she was – well – different
It’s coming
Now?
The baby’s coming
And how!
I see a nose
I see a curl
It’s a healthy, perfect,
Lovely, little –
Sweet Oz!
What is it? what’s wrong?
How can it be?
What does it mean?
It’s atrocious
It’s obscene!
Like a froggy, ferny cabbage
The baby is unnaturally
Green!
Take it away, take it away!
So you see – it couldn’t have been easy!
No one mourns the Wicked!
Now at last, she’s dead and gone!
Now at last, there’s joy throughout the land
And Goodness knows
We know what Goodness is
Goodness knows
The Wicked die alone
She died alone
Woe to those (Woe to those)
Who spurn what Goodnesses
They are shown
No one mourns the Wicked
Good news!
No one mourns the Wicked!
Good news!
No one mourns the Wicked!
Wicked!
Wicked!
Wicked North American tour heads to cities across the East and Midwest. Below is a complete schedule of Cities, Venues and Performance Dates along the 2024-2025 Production Tour.
Wicked Musical story – Starting from the moment Glinda (the Good Witch) announces to the people of Oz that the Wicked Witch has melted. Glinda goes on to tell the story of the history of the Wicked Witch, using her given name Elphaba: how she was born with green skin, making her an outsider her entire life; how her and Elphaba attended school together; and, how they worked together, despite being a pair of unlikely friends, to take down the corrupt government of Oz.
Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman. The production is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello with musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento. Wicked Musical is the fourth longest-running show in Broadway history and the winner of over 100 international awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards, Wicked has been performed in over 100 cities in 16 countries around the world. Wicked musical has been seen by over 60 million people worldwide and has amassed over $5 billion in global sales. The magical musical, Wicked continues its journey across North America, below are the announced tour update and Wicked Tickets are on sale.
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