'Wicked' sets new Broadway cast, including Donna McKechnie
Beginning in March, five new actors will join the long-running musical, which celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Gershwin Theatre in October 2023.
How wonderful! Five new principal cast members will join Wicked on Broadway beginning on March 5 at the Gershwin Theatre.
Mary Kate Morrissey, the current standby for the role of Elphaba, will assume the role full-time, and Alexandra Socha will play Glinda. Also joining are Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie as Madame Morrible, Natalie Ortega as Nessarose, and Brad Oscar as the Wizard.
Current cast members Alyssa Fox (Elphaba), McKenzie Kurtz (Glinda), John Dossett (Wizard), Michele Pawk (Madame Morrible), and Kimber Elayne Sprawl (Nessarose) will play their last performance on March 3.
Continuing Wicked cast members include Jordan Litz as Fiyero, Jake Pedersen as Boq, and William Youmans as Doctor Dillamond.
Wicked takes place before the events of The Wizard of Oz, following witches Elphaba and Glinda, who are best friends before one of them is dubbed a "good witch" and the other a "wicked witch." Now the fourth-longest-running Broadway show of all time, the musical celebrated its 20th anniversary in October 2023.
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Photo credit: Mary Kate Morrissey, Alexandra Socha, Donna McKechnie, Brad Oscar, and Natalie Ortega. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Wicked about?
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.
Where is Wicked playing?
Wicked is playing at Gershwin Theatre. The theatre is located at 222 West 51st Street (between Broadway & 8th Avenue), New York, 10019.
How long is Wicked?
The running time of Wicked is 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What's the age requirement for Wicked?
The recommended age for Wicked is Ages 8+. Children under 5 will not be admitted..
How do you book tickets for Wicked?
Book tickets for Wicked on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Wicked?
Wicked is written by Winnie Holzman (book) and Stephen Schwartz (music and lyrics). Holzman's book is based on Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel Wicked.
What songs are in Wicked?
Wicked's Tony-nominated score includes songs such as "Defying Gravity," "Popular," "For Good," "No Good Deed," and "Dancing Through Life." Learn more about all the songs in Wicked on Broadway.
Is Wicked appropriate for kids?
Wicked is recommended for children ages 8 and older. The show is a popular family-friendly Broadway show that audiences of all ages enjoy. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
What is the Wicked musical based on?
The Wicked musical is based on Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, a novel by Gregory Maguire published in 1995.
When did Wicked open on Broadway?
Wicked opened in October 2003. It is the fourth-longest-running Broadway show of all time as of 2023.
Who directed Wicked on Broadway?
Two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello directed Wicked on Broadway. He has directed more than 30 Broadway shows and is known for Assassins, Take Me Out, 9 to 5, and The Odd Couple.
Is Wicked good?
Wicked is one of Broadway's longest-running shows and is among the best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide.
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