Wicked at Eccles Theater

Winnie Holzman & Stephen Schwartz, creative founders of Wicked, were inspired by the 1995 Gregory Maguire story "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West".

This show has been PRAISED for its detailed backstory of Oz, giving The Wizard of Oz fans around the globe a look into Glinda and Elphaba (aka the Wicked Witch of the West). Wicked, even with its main characters starting off as enemies, it is a deep story about acceptance and friendship. With a fantastic costume design and impressive special effects, Wicked transports the audience straight to the wonderful land of Oz!

The production first premiered in 2003, making it 21 years old. Since its first performance, Wicked has surpassed $1 BILLION in revenue on Broadway. Only The Lion King & The Phantom of the Opera have accomplished this incredible achievement. Wicked has also DOMINATED theaters outside of Broadway, with achievements in Los Angeles, San Fransisco, Miami, and London.

“Defying Gravity”, “For Good”, and “Popular” are a few of the numerous unforgettable show tunes that lead to Wicked winning a GRAMMY Award.

This undeniable popularity can be attributed to the broadway musical's Grammy-winning show tunes. The original Broadway production also won 3 Tony Awards and 7 Drama Desk Awards.

Wicked is touring with a cast of Lauren Samuels as Elphaba, Austen Danielle Bohmer as Glinda, and Blake Hammond as The Wizard.

There is no place like George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater to watch a production with its phenominal acoustics and friendly ammenities.

If you have family or friends who are fans of The Wizard of Oz, then Wicked is the HIT musical to see! Audiences of ALL AGES will enjoy the musical’s thoughtful themes and profound messages. Wicked promises an unforgettable experience that will capture the audience’s minds.

“Absolutely loved this, as did my children - we all left singing and smiling Brought me back to my childhood, piecing together the original Wizard Of Oz. Thank you to those involved - incredibly talented.” - Broadway Guide.