WICKED
Lyric Theatre, QPAC
The Broadway sensation WICKED is flying into Brisbane in September, and due to unprecedented demand, FINAL performances at QPAC have been extended to 24 November, 2024.
“Broadway’s Biggest Blockbuster” (NY Times), WICKED is one of the most successful and popular musicals in the world, and has been seen by over 67 million people worldwide; winning over 100 major awards including the Grammy Award, the Olivier Award, six Helpmann Awards, three Tony Awards® and six Drama Desk Awards!
The stellar Australian cast is led by Queenslander Courtney Monsma as Glinda, the bubbly popular girl who becomes "Glinda the Good", and in her debut in a lead role, Sheridan Adams as Elphaba, the girl born with emerald-green skin who grows up to become the “Wicked Witch of the West”.
Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other young women meet in the land of Oz. One born with emerald-green skin is smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. The other is bubbly, blonde, ambitious and exceptionally popular. They become rivals, then friends...until the world decides to call one “good” and the other one “wicked.”
The much-loved musical has played in 16 countries around the world including Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, The Philippines, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK, and has been translated into six languages. WICKED is now the 4th longest running show in Broadway history!
Based on the best-selling novel Wicked by Gregory Maguire, published in 1995, WICKED has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman. The production features musical staging by Wayne Cilento with original direction by Joe Mantello. WICKED is produced in Australia by John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia, Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.
"A Complete Triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh, cry and think.” – USA Today
“★★★★★ Masterful, stunning. A sparkling musical” – Time Out
“★★★★★ A thrillifying theatrical experience” – Scenestr
“WICKED leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of all who experience it.” – Melbournise Me
“Absolutely incredible. Extraordinary.” – Studio 10
Don't miss the chance to see the unforgettable, award-winning musical WICKED when it casts a spell in Brisbane from 12 September to 24 November, 2024.
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Photo credit: Jeff Busby, 2023 Sydney Season
WICKED
Lyric Theatre, QPAC
South Brisbane
Sep 12-Nov 24, 2024
From $75 + trans fee
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