Wicked at Gershwin Theatre

Stephen Schartz’s genius and gift breach generation gaps, from beloved Disney films to unadulterated Broadway enchantment charm. The hit-making virtuoso who brought Godspell and Pippin to the world has now breathed life into audience-favorite Wicked, which comes to Gershwin Theatre for the summer playbill.  Wicked smartly weaves political themes, unusual heroes, and unlikely romance within a medley of catchy tracks, including Defying Gravity, which continues to ignite and inspire audiences on Broadway and beyond.

Synopsis

The plot follows Elphaba, the illegitimate daughter of the wife of Munchkinland’s governor. Despite her familial and identity struggles, Elphaba makes it into the highly regarded Shiz University, where she bunks with social butterfly Galinda. Two complete opposites don't take to each other at first but soon become allies.  After a while, things take a turn for the worse when Elphaba notices heinous acts against the Animals, a sentient race often targeted by oppressive forces. Galinda and Elphaba seek the Wizard for help, but the Wizard disappointingly offers little assistance. A unsatisfied Elphaba leaves the Emerald City to fight for justice for the Animals, leaving Galinda and her studies at Shiz University behind.  Meanwhile, Galinda climbs the social ladder, marries Fiyero, the Captain of the Guard, and pursues an socialite lifestyle. Elphaba returns and accidently wins Fiyero’s admiration as he falls in love with her. Will the couple’s love flourish unburdened, or will Elphaba’s mission for justice push Fiyero away, disconnect her from allies, and kill her?

Production

Wicked opened its first debut in 2003 at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre. As its popularity spread, it made its way into new theatres year after year, achieving international acclaim with performances in London, Ireland, Mexico, Germany, and even Australia. Its potential to bring in audiences also prompted Hollywood to make a movie based on the Broadway show, that hit cinemas in November 2024. Wicked collected numerous awards during its heyday in the 2000s, including Two Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Lyrics, three Tony awards, and a Grammy award for Best Musical Theater Album. The cast and crew performing at Gershwin Theatre on Thursday 19th June 2025 promise to deliver a fantastic performance. 

Gershwin Theatre

Gershwin Theatre offers the perfect location to experience this popular musical. You’ll enjoy more than a basic fairytale about magic, witches, and crazy monkeys in this modern favorite Broadway show. Gershwin Theatre and its professional staff immerse you in an setting that links characters, settings, and themes oh the show. Tickets for Wicked start at $145, so reserve your seats, take flight, and rediscover the magic of Oz!