![]() ![]() Wicked is not just a fresh story about two well-known characters, it's also a spectacular megamusical.Ĭome on down to the Ozdust Ballroom and learn more about Wicked, with characters, running time, songs, and behind-the-scenes history of how the show was made. Wicked may be based on The Wizard of Oz and the Gregory Maguire novel Wicked, but the musical has become its own cultural phenomenon due to its moving portrayal of female friendship and its memorable songs, from "Defying Gravity" to "For Good." Not to mention the special effects, from Glinda's descent from the sky in a sea of bubbles, to Elphaba flying on her broomstick. The musical follows them from their girlhood friendship and explains how Elphaba became the Wicked Witch and Glinda became the Good Witch. They dislike each other at first but soon form an unlikely bond. The show is about two young witches: Elphaba, whose skin is green, and Glinda, who is blonde and beautiful. The musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman, takes place in the land of Oz before Dorothy's arrival. How did the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz become so wicked? The Wicked musical answers that question.
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