If you’re a fan of The Wizard of Oz, then Wicked is the must see equivalent in musical form. Though the story is different, many of the same characters are dealt with, and this musical is fun, romantic, and creative.

While The Wizard of Oz focuses on Dorothy Gale and her trip to the magical land of Oz, Wicked is a bit different. This musical focuses on Elphaba (known in The Wizard of Oz as the Wicked Witch of the West) and Galinda, later known as Glinda (the Good Witch). The musical explores Elphaba and Glinda in their younger days when they attended school together, and the way that it progresses helps to demonstrate how Elphaba became perceived as evil and how this is an entirely incorrect interpretation.

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Wicked is currently playing on tour in Eugene-OR (April 20 to May 01, 2011) and Buffalo-NY (April 27 to May 22, 2011). Check out the complete Wicked Tour Schedule.

Wicked coming to Peoria, Illinois to perform at Peoria Civic Center Theater as it’s first downstate run, from October 13 through October 30.

The Peoria Civic Center is thrilled to host the premiere engagement of ‘Wicked’ in downstate Illinois,” states Debbie Ritschel, the Civic Center’s general manager. “The show itself is the biggest blockbuster to play on our stage in years. We expect ‘Wicked’ attendees to come to Peoria from at least five states.”

The musical is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello. The show has won 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tonys, and is the back story of the witches of Oz prior to Dorothy’s arrival.

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Wicked, which had a hugely successful Broadway and touring run, will land in California Musical Theatre May 23-June 17, 2012.

In the 2011-12 Broadway Sacramento series, announced today, the popular musical prequel to “The Wizard of Oz” anchors the schedule of six shows. The four-week, 32-performance run of “Wicked” highlights the season’s new format, which has the other five productions running only one week. Each of those productions will be performed eight times.

Richard Lewis, executive producer of California Musical Theatre, predicted that this season will be particularly attractive to audiences. Season subscriptions and overall attendance have steadily declined for the Broadway Sacramento series over the past three years, forcing the shortened runs.

The final show of the season will be the long-awaited Sacramento debut of “Wicked.” Lewis said Broadway Series audiences have asked for the popular title for years.

“We announced ‘Wicked’ last September and the buzz has been really positive ever since,” Lewis said. “We feel we’re going to sell it out and sell it out very quickly.”

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Wicked will be visiting The Benedum Center, Pittsburgh PA from September 7 and continues through October 2, 2011. After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2008, Wicked, Broadway’s biggest blockbuster, will return to Pittsburgh, with performances at the Benedum Center, from September 7 through October 2. Wicked is a season special, part of the PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh series, presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Broadway Across America and Pittsburgh Symphony.

With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Academy Award-winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman (“My So Called Life,” “Once And Again” and “thirtysomething”), WICKED, the untold story of the witches of Oz, is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Take Me Out, Love! Valour! Compassion!, The Vagina Monologues)and features musical staging by Tony® Award winner Wayne Cilento (Aida, The Who’s Tommy, How To Succeed…).

Wicked will be performing from September 7 to October 2, 2011 at Benedum Center in Pittsburgh PA.

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Wicked returning to Birmingham, Alabama which was quite successful during its first long run here in 2009. The musical based on a book about the witches in “The Wizard of Oz” is still going strong on Broadway, and its national tour is still among the country’s most sought-after.

Almost every seat was sold during Wicked’s 2009 engagement in Birmingham, and is still one among the most popular shows touring the country. This is an Equity show, meaning the actors more than likely will have Broadway credits under their belts.

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Wicked flows in to Saroyan Theatre, the biggest musical theater production Fresno has ever seen. Wicked tells the story of the witches from the “Wizard of Oz,” opens Wednesday night in Fresno and runs until Sunday, April 17, 2011

Each of “Wicked’s” 16 performances are expected to sell out, or at least come close, meaning downtown eateries are looking at upward of 2,000 people finding their way to the area every day of the run.

“This is the first time we’ve had a long-running Broadway show,” says Jan Minami, interim president and CEO of PBID Partners of Downtown, what was once the Downtown Association. “It’ll reach a different and obviously broader audience,” she says. “I think it’s a tremendous opportunity.”

Wicked at Saroyan Theatre – Performance Schedule:
Tuesday to Thursday: 7:30
Friday: 8pm
Saturday: 2pm & 8pm
Sunday: 1pm & 6:30pm
Special Matinee on Thursday, April 7 at 2pm

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Wicked will play at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, Alberta Canada from June 29, 2011 to July 17, 2011. Ticket are Sale Online. Ticket buyers are invited to special box office opening festivities on Saturday, April 2 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, from 7:00AM and 10:00AM. If you could not make it, Try getting the Wicked Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Tickets Online.

Wicked at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium – Performance Schedule:

Week 1 performances:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm
Sunday evening at 7:30pm
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 2pm matinees

Weeks 2 and 3 performances:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm
Sunday evening at 7:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 2pm matinees.

Wicked, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Disney’s Enchanted, Academy Award winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman (“My So Called Life,” “Once And Again” and “thirtysomething”), is based on the best-selling 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire. WICKED is set to make its Calgary premiere starting June 29.

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Wicked is Touring Western Canada starting June 1st, 2011 in Vancouver and moving to Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg.

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Broadway’s Biggest Blockbuster Wicked to Return to Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale FL on Wednesday, March 30, 2011.

After breaking box office records and selling out in record time at Broward Center for the Performing Arts in 2008 Wicked will return to Ft. Lauderdale this Spring for a limited 4-week engagement. Wicked will be performing through Sunday, April 24 2011. Wicked Broward Center for the Performing Arts Tickets are now on sale online!

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Take Me Out, Love! Valour! Compassion!, The Vagina Monologues) and features musical staging by Tony® Award winner Wayne Cilento (Aida, The Who’s Tommy, How To Succeed…).

Long before Dorothy drops in, two other 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. WICKED tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, and how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

“Broward Center for the Performing Arts was home to the South Florida debut of the acclaimed Broadway musical, Wicked, and we are thrilled to see it return to the Au Rene stage in our 20th anniversary celebration season,” said Kelley Shanley, President/CEO, Broward Center for the Performing Arts. “This show has certainly had a significant impact on theater audiences worldwide, and South Florida has been no exception. Its broad appeal to audiences of all ages and the universal theme of self-discovery make it a memorable musical experience for all who attend. We know many theater-goers return to Wicked time and time again, and we look forward to welcoming them here in Spring 2011.”

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Wicked Visiting Again Sheas Performing Arts Center in April 2011

Wicked musical that broke box office records at Shea’s in 2008 will soon cast its spell on Buffalo, NY once again.

Wicked will be playing at Sheas Performing Arts Center from Wednesday, April 27 to Sunday, May 22 2011.

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Wicked is currently playing on tour in Popejoy Hall, Albuquerque-NM and Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton-WI.

Wicked will be visiting Eugene, Oregon in the third week of April 2011. The musical will be performing at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts from Wednesday, April 20 2011 through Wednesday, May 01 2011.

“This show requires so much more. I mean it’s so big, it’s the biggest thing to ever come through here, so we want to make sure we have a big splash when we’re here,” said Liz Gill, Broadway in Eugene Promotions. “One of the great things about a 10-day run is we have tickets on the evenings, on the weekends, matinees, so we can really accommodate a lot of different people.”

“Wicked Musical” story revolves around the growing friendship of young Elphaba and Glinda. The future Wicked Witch of the West is a quiet outcast and Glinda is the white, queen-bee socialite. Two girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, feisty and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very, very popular.

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