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If you’re taking a magic carpet ride to NYC to see [*Aladdin*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/105-disneys-aladdin-tickets) on Broadway, why not go for a theme and make a whole day out of *Aladdin*? Fans of the classic 1992 movie, about a street urchin who falls for a strong-willed princess, might want to explore more Disney attractions, soar above the city like on a magic carpet ride, or discover Middle Eastern art and food like that of the fictional world of Agrabah.

Check out our...

Make a day out of 'Aladdin' in New York City

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Experience a whole new world not just at the beloved Disney musical, but across New York, with activities for *Aladdin* fans as thrilling as a magic carpet ride.

Accio actors! [*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/13709-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-tickets) has named new Broadway casting, with multiple principal and ensemble cast members joining the play at the [Lyric Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/lyric-theatre) on November 12.

New to the *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* cast are Matthew James Thomas as Harry Potter, Sarah Killough as Ginny Potter, Alex Serino as Albus Potter,...

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' names new Broadway cast

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The stage sequel to J. K. Rowling's book and film series celebrated its sixth anniversary at Broadway's Lyric Theatre, and new actors will join in November.

We don't sit on a throne of lies! Academy Award-nominated actor [Sean Astin](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/sean-astin) will make his Broadway debut in [*Elf The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/8279-elf-the-musical-tickets) this winter, performing in the limited holiday engagement at the Marquis Theatre from November 9 to January 4 only.

With a decades-long screen career under his belt, Astin is known for his roles as Mikey Walsh in *The Goonies*, the...

Sean Astin to make Broadway debut in 'Elf The Musical'

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The Oscar-nominated actor will join Grey Henson in the limited-run revival of the holiday musical, adapted from the Christmas film starring Will Ferrell.

Following an award-winning run in London's West End, *Succession*'s [Sarah Snook](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/sarah-snook) will take her one-woman production of [*The Picture of Dorian Gray*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/15368-the-picture-of-dorian-gray-on-broadway) to Broadway in March 2025 at a theatre and dates to be announced. The production will mark her Broadway debut.

Snook first performed *The Picture of Dorian Gray* in London's West End from February...

Sarah Snook to make Broadway debut in 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' in 2025

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The *Succession* star won an Olivier Award in London's West End for starring in the one-person stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic novel.

The circus is leaving town. [*Water for Elephants*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/34684-water-for-elephants-on-broadway) has set a Broadway closing date of December 8 at the [Imperial Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/imperial-theatre). At the time of closing, the show will have played 326 total performances.

*Water for Elephants* began as a 2006 bestselling novel by Sara Gruen, telling the story of a young man named Jacob Jankowski who runs away with the circus...

‘Water for Elephants’ to close on Broadway

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The musical adaptation of the bestselling 2006 novel by Sara Gruen opened at the Imperial Theatre and received eight Tony Award nominations in 2024.

The hit London musical *Operation Mincemeat* will transfer to Broadway this spring, beginning performances at the [Golden Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/golden-theatre) on February 15 ahead of a March 20 opening.

Based on a true story, *Operation Mincemeat* is a farcical thriller musical set in 1943, when Allied forces successfully launched a covert operation involving a stolen corpse to mislead German forces during World War II.

The *Operation Mincemeat* musical premiered...

'Operation Mincemeat' to open on Broadway this spring

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The hit show, which won the 2024 Olivier Award for Best New Musical in London earlier this year, will begin performances at the Golden Theatre in February.

The new musical *Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil* plans to debut on Broadway in 2025, with exact dates and a venue to be announced.

*Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil*, adapted from John Berendt's 1994 nonfiction novel of the same name, is based on the true story of antiques dealer Jim Williams, who rocks Savannah, Georgia, when he's accused of a murder. What follows is a sensational trial that sweeps up many other town residents.

The show features an adapted script by Taylor Mac...

'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' musical to open on Broadway in 2025

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The stage adaptation of the bestselling book by John Berendt comes to New York following a critically acclaimed world-premiere run at Chicago's Goodman Theatre.

Whether you’re an avid Michael Jackson fan or a music lover, [*MJ The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/23379-mj-the-musical-tickets) on Broadway is for you. Set during rehearsals for his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, the musical unravels his singular career and complex creative process, all to the tune of his biggest hit songs.

But this award-winning show is far from the only NYC attraction for Jackson fans to check out. Why not make a whole day out of seeing MJ: the Musical?...

Make a day out of 'MJ The Musical' in New York City

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Explore music landmarks, learn smooth dance moves, and even visit the site of one of the King of Pop's music videos — check out our *MJ*-themed guide to the city.

There are hundreds of rom-coms out there on stage and screen, but have you ever seen one with robots? That's the premise of [*Maybe Happy Ending*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41018-maybe-happy-ending-on-broadway), a new Broadway musical starring [Darren Criss](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/darren-criss) and [Helen J. Shen](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/helen-j-shen) as Oliver and Claire, humanoid androids past their warranty — but who end up...

The 'Maybe Happy Ending' Broadway cast shares their favorite NYC date spots

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The New York-premiere musical is a futuristic romantic comedy, centered on two humanoid robots (Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen) who unexpectedly fall in love.

[*& Juliet*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/25598-and-juliet-tickets) on Broadway will welcome multiple new cast members, including social media star Charli D'Amelio, who performs in the hit musical at the [Stephen Sondheim Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/stephen-sondheim-theatre) from October 29 to January 19 only.

D'Amelio will play the ensemble role of Charmain, making her Broadway debut. She is best known as a dancer on social media, having become the most...

New '& Juliet' Broadway casting announced, including Charli D'Amelio

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The dancer and TikTok star will make her Broadway debut in the critically acclaimed pop musical, performing at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre for a limited time.

How wonderful! Jake Pedersen joins the Broadway cast of [*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked-musical-tickets) as Boq beginning August 14.

He previously played the role on *Wicked*'s national tour and now replaces Michael Wartella, who plays his final performance on August 12.

Pedersen joins a cast that also includes Alyssa Fox as Elphaba, McKenzie Kurtz as Glinda, Jordan Litz as Fiyero, John Dossett as The Wizard, Tony Award-winner Michele Pawk as Madame Morrible, Kimber Elayne Sprawl as Nessarose, and William Youmans as Doctor Dillamond.

*Wicked*, by Winnie Holzman (book) and Stephen Schwartz (score), has played the [Gershwin Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/gershwin-theatre) [since 2003](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/a-timeline-of-wicked-on-broadway-and-beyond). The musical tells the origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West from *The Wizard of Oz*. Here known as Elphaba, she began as friends with Glinda the Good Witch until the citizens of Oz pitted them against each other.

[Learn more about *Wicked* on Broadway.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-wicked-on-broadway)

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Wicked on Broadway has defied gravity at the Gershwin Theatre for nearly 20 years and counting, making history as the fourth-longest-running Broadway show of all time. Get Wicked tickets on New York Theatre Guide now and see the musical that has changed countless audiences for good.

Based on Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, the best-selling 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire, the Wicked musical centers on the Wizard of Oz antagonist before she got that malicious moniker. First, she was Elphaba, a green-skinned outcast with an extraordinary talent for sorcery. She strikes up an unlikely friendship with Glinda the Good Witch at school, but it turns upside down when a meeting with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz goes awry.

The Wicked original cast recording won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, with songs including "Defying Gravity," "Popular," and "For Good." Stephen Schwartz, who's also known for musicals like Pippin and Godspell, composed the Wicked musical, and Winnie Holzman adapted Maguire's novel into the show's book.

Maguire's novel was originally supposed to be adapted into a feature film; however, after a little persuasion from Schwartz, who had read the book and developed his own theatrical interpretation, Universal agreed to co-produce the property as a stage musical. Now, a two-part Wicked film adaptation is currently in the works, starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jonathan Bailey.

## When did *Wicked* open on Broadway?

After completing its pre-Broadway engagement at San Francisco's Curran Theatre in April 2003, Wicked on Broadway officially opened at the <a href="/theatres/gershwin-theatre">Gershwin Theatre</a> in October of that year and has turned countless people into musical theatre fans for good. 

Wicked went on to win three Tony Awards&nbsp;in 2004, including <a href="/stars-on-stage/idina-menzel">Idina Menzel</a> for her portrayal as Elphaba. Menzel and her co-star <a href="/stars-on-stage/kristin-chenoweth">Kristin Chenoweth</a>'s portrayal of Glinda&nbsp;elevated the pair into Broadway superstardom and remain among the most identifiable and iconic performances in recent Broadway history.

## How long is *Wicked* the musical?

*Wicked* runs 2 hours and 45 minutes with an intermission.

Catch all the wonder and spectacle of Wicked on Broadway, and see why the show has been so popular all these years. Get tickets to Wicked in New York now.

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The Tony-winning musical *Wicked* made Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth household names, and nearly 20 years later, Wicked remains a popular audience favorite. This prequel to *The Wizard of Oz* flips everything you know about good and bad witches, centering on Glinda and Elphaba's long-lost friendship. Defy gravity and learn more about *Wicked* tickets on Broadway today.

See the most swankified show in town! The *Wicked* musical has been defying gravity on Broadway for 20 years and counting — so come see why it's so popular! *Wicked* tickets are on sale now, so get great prices on *Wicked* seats in NYC on TodayTix. 

*Wicked* is a musical and Broadway sensation that looks at what happened in the Land of Oz, but from a different angle. The show's protagonist is Elphaba — a character you might know best as the Wicked Witch of the West. *Wicked* tells the story of how she got that title and how she was once roommates and best friends with Glinda the Good Witch. Ultimately, the musical also questions whether Elphaba is truly wicked at all.

With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” *Wicked* on Broadway has been hailed by The New York Times as “the defining musical of the decade.” The show has gone on to perform all over the world and is Broadway's fifth-longest-running show. Time Magazine cheers *Wicked* on Broadway, too: “If every musical had the brain, heart, and courage of *Wicked*, Broadway really would be a magical place.”

## What to watch for

- *Wicked* composer Stephen Schwartz asked his daughter for help writing the lyrics to “For Good.” He asked her what she would say if she could never see her best friend again, and the song’s lyrics are a version of what his daughter told him.
- The Wicked Witch of the West, also known as Elphaba, gets her name in the musical from combining the phonetic sounds of *The Wizard of Oz* novelist L. Frank Baum's initials: L.F.B.
- Did you know that Elphaba flies in *Wicked*? When Elphaba soars above the skies at the end of Act 1, she’s not on a wire. The actress stands on a small platform, and when it rises, it looks like her dress is expanding infinitely.
- Listen carefully to the first few notes of what Stephen Schwartz calls the “Unlimited Theme” — it appears in “The Wizard and I” and “For Good.” The first seven notes as Elphaba sings “I’m limited…” are the same as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from *The Wizard of Oz*.
- *Wicked* is based most directly on the 1995 book *Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West*. The musical is also set to be adapted into a film starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda!

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How did the Wicked Witch of the West become wicked? This *Wizard of Oz* prequel musical explores her and Glinda the Good Witch's untold origin stories. Hear now-classic showtunes like "Defying Gravity" at Broadway's fourth-longest-running show.

There have been moments in the history of musical theater when, like a twister, the sheer talent and whirling spectacle of a production have flattened any negative criticism that stood to get in its way. Take October, 2003 for example. That was the month that <a href="/show/wicked">Wicked </a>opened in New York to generally dour reviews. But since then, more than 8.8 million people have found the heart, nerve and wisdom to pay a visit, resulting in the happy scene of a Broadway house filled with as many teens as adults, and making a tale, born from a 115-year-old children's novel, one of the top five highest grossing shows of all time.The latest incarnation of this impeccably oiled entertainment machine finds a new gear courtesy of a British import. Reprising the role she played on the West End for three years, Rachel Tucker steps in as the green-skinned Elphaba, a.k.a. the Wicked Witch of the West, and nearly blows the roof off the massive Gershwin Theatre with her opening number, "The Wizard and I." As the song reaches its climax, Tucker raises her arms, not especially high, but in a crooked witchly fashion, showing off the kind of smart physicality she brings throughout the evening. Opposite her, as Glinda the Good, Kara Lindsay aces the delicate assignment of being both ditzy blonde and sensitive friend while showing off her clear soprano and great comic chops.Among the show's many happy surprises, Michele Lee turns up, in fine form, as the scheming Madame Morrible, and Arielle Jacobs charms us from a wheelchair as Nessarose, until that unfortunate incident with a falling house. James Lynn Abbott's best moment of choreography comes not from any of the numerous, raucous ensemble pieces, but from a beautifully rendered bit of quiet ballet that arrives unexpectedly during the energetic "Dancing Through Life." And Stephen Schwartz's classic score provides a wonderful playground for the cast to swing upon, while reminding us of this composer's important history. Close your eyes and hear strains of Pippin in "As Long as You're Mine." Find the hint of Godspell playfulness in the staccato beats of "What is this Feeling."The Wikipedia plot summary for Wicked is over 2100 words long, which speaks not only to the show's dedicated fan base, but to the fact that this is a musical with a lot going on. It's a romantic comedy with strong political undertones, an animal rights treatise with a talking goat and flying monkeys, a parable on the pitfalls of getting what you want, a warning on the limits of friendship, and an homage to a classic film. In the realm of mythology, green-hued creatures have never had a simple time of it (see Shrek, Hulk, et al.), and rare is the story, let alone the musical, that is centered on two women who are unrelated, yet have a complex emotional attachment, while still remaining starkly unique individuals. But Eugene Lee's epic scenic design provides the framework to tie everything together. The show is completely set within the machinations of a huge clock, the Clock of the Time Dragon to be precise. And whether or not you are up on your Oz lore, this seems, at first, incongruous with the magical proceedings on stage. Why is Glinda's bubble-mobile so pendulum like? But then the metaphor becomes clearer. "I would do anything to turn back the clock," laments Elphaba, and later she demands, "Wait just a clock tick!" Once a spell is cast, it cannot be undone. Life moves forward, and Wicked reveals itself to be, more than anything else, a cautionary tale about learning to live with one's choices.(Photo by Joan Marcus)<hr />"'Wicked' does not, alas, speak hopefully for the future of the Broadway musical." Ben Brantley for New York Times"It's such a 'Wicked' waste of talent." Howard Kissel for New York Daily News"The most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical I've come across in a long time." Elysa Gardner for USA Today"Overproduced, overblown, confusingly dark and laboriously ambitious jumble." Linda Winer for Newsday"Far too arch and sophisticated for children...lacks... sophistication and wit that would make it palatable for adults." Frank Scheck for Hollywood Reporter"The best thing about 'Wicked' is its stars, whose talents cast a powerful spell." Roma Torre for NY1"Lavish, ambitious and problematic." Michael Kuchwara for Associated Press<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/31/arts/theater/31WICK.html" target="Top">New York Times</a> - <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/life/theater/2003-10-30-wicked_x.htm" target="Top">USA Today</a> - <a href="http://www.ny1.com/ny/Living/SubTopic/index.html?topicintid=4&amp;subtopicintid=14&amp;contentintid=34381" target="Top">NY1</a>

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The Gershwin Theatre is a breathtakingly stunning Broadway theater located in the heart of New York City. Named in honor of renowned composer George Gershwin and his brother lyricist Ira Gershwin, it was opened in 1972 and currently remains the largest Broadway theater with a capacity of around 1933 seats. Designed by set designer Ralph Alswang, the architectural aesthetics of the theater are a delightful blend of Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. Over the years, it has hosted some of the most iconic and award-winning Broadway shows including 'Show Boat', 'Sweeney Todd', and its longest running show, the 'Wicked' that has been playing since 2003. The interior is beautifully adorned with ornate details and offers modern technological features promising a remarkable theatrical experience. In addition to its captivating beauty and grandeur, the theater is also known for exceptional acoustics which enhances the enjoyment of each performance. 

**How to get to the venue**

The Gershwin Theatre is readily accessible by public transport with the closest subway stations being 50th Street on the 1 line and 50th Street on the C and E lines. Several bus lines also serve the area. If you prefer to drive, there are multiple paid parking lots in proximity to the theater. It is situated at 222 W. 51st St., perfectly positioned between Broadway and 8th Ave.

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Built on the site of the historic Capitol Theatre by Harold and Percy Uris, and designed by Ralph Alswang, the Gershwin Theatre opened on November 28, 1972 as the Uris Theatre.

The premiere production was the musical *Via Galactica*, starring Raul Julia. The Gershwin has served as a traditional theatre for the majority of its existence, though the venue was a concert hall from 1974 to 1976.

The theatre was renamed to honor composer and lyricist duo George and Ira Gershwin during the 37th Tony Awards on June 5, 1983. The Gershwin has the largest seating capacity on Broadway at 1,933 seats, and it houses the American Theatre Hall of Fame in its lobby.

## How to get to the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway

The Gershwin Theatre is closest to the 50th Street subway stops on the C, E, and 1 lines. The theatre is also equidistant from the 7th Ave/W 50th St. and 8th Ave/W 50th St. bus stops on the M50 line.

## Restaurants near the Gershwin Theatre

Popular restaurants near the Gershwin Theatre include Junior's (American), Saar (Indian), Lillie's Victorian Establishment (British/pub food), and The Blue Dog (American). Across Broadway is Ellen's Stardust Diner, a New York institution famous for its singing waitstaff.

[Learn more about popular pre- and post-show restaurants in the Theatre District.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/where-to-eat-before-and-after-a-broadway-show)

## Where is *Wicked* on Broadway playing?

*Wicked* on Broadway plays the Gershwin Theatre at 222 West 51st St. The musical has played there since its opening in 2003, and *Wicked* has since become the fifth longest running Broadway show of all time.

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