'Wicked' sets new Broadway casting
New principal cast members will join the show May 24.
Broadway's called them wonderful! New cast members will take over the roles of Elphaba, Fiyero, Nessarose, Doctor Dillamond, and the Wizard in Wicked beginning May 24.
Talia Suskauer will take over the role of Elphaba, alongside Tony Award winner Cleavant Derricks as the Wizard, James D. Gish as Fiyero, Tony Award nominee Clifton Davis as Doctor Dillamond, and Mikayla Renfrow as Nessarose. Suskauer, Derricks, and Davis previously played their roles on the Wicked national tour, and Gish and Renfrow are making their Broadway debuts.
They will take over their roles from Lindsay Pearce (Elphaba), Michael McCormick (The Wizard), Sam Gravitte (Fiyero), Mili Diaz (Nessarose), and Michael X. Martin (Doctor Dillamond), respectively, who will all play their final performances in Wicked on Broadway on May 22.
The Wicked musical is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, showing the unlikely friendship between the witches Glinda and Elphaba during their time in university. When they unwittingly uncover dark secrets about the Wizard's rule of Oz, their different responses to it lead to one being dubbed the Good Witch and the other, the Wicked Witch, and the course of their friendship is changed. Wicked has been playing Broadway's Gershwin Theatre since 2003.
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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