“Wicked” isn’t only playing in multiplexes this holiday season.
The long-running musical can also continue to be seen live at the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway for the 21st consecutive year.
Mary Kate Morrissey (Elphaba) and Alexandra Socha (Glinda) lead the current cast; the pair took over the iconic roles back in April of this year.
“She is the person I’m supposed to be doing this with every single day,” Morrissey told Broadway Direct. “We’re both so dedicated to the story and being earnest with the characters and not trying to prove that we have this riff or whatever it is. It’s more important that the friendship shines in the story, and I think that that being important to us shows through our show.”
If you want to see Elphaba, Glinda and The Wizard IRL, it isn’t too late to make your way down to Oz Midtown Manhattan.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for any one show over the next few months was $113 before fees on Vivid Seats.
Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $117 to $492 before fees.
While that’s a bit more expensive than seeing Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo on the big screen (even if you get popcorn and a soda), it’s hard to put a price on hearing “Popular” and ‘Defying Gravity” live.
To find the performance for you, our team has everything you need to know about seeing “Wicked” on Broadway below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
“Wicked” 2024-25 schedule
Like most Broadway shows, “Wicked,” has a standard eight show a week schedule running from Tuesday through Sunday (although there is a Monday performance Thanksgiving week).
However, there is one unconventional aspect to the calendar. Rather than have your typical two shows on Wednesdays, “Wicked” has afternoon and evening shows on Sundays.
Matinees take place Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
To find the show that makes the most sense for you, we recommend reviewing the beloved, Tony Award-winning musical’s schedule here.
The Broadway show runs 2 hours and 45 minutes. There is a 15-minute intermission.
“Wicked” outside New York
Elphaba and Glinda aren’t just playing New York City this year.
Here’s where else you can see “Wicked” live these next few months:
“Wicked” cast
Rather than make you wait until you have a playbill in hand, we did the homework for you and found out a bit about each of “Wicked’s” five most notable cast members.
Mary Kate Morrissey (Elphaba): The 35-year-old lead is the 25th Elphaba in the musical’s history. Prior to taking the role, she spent a decade touring “Wicked” in 92 cities as the green witch. Elphaba isn’t the only role Morrissey’s played though — she’s also acted in “Mean Girls” and “Hair.”
Alexandra Socha (Glinda): This is not Socha’s first Broadway gig. On top of her role as Glinda, she appeared in “Head Over Heels,” “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and “Spring Awakening.” You may have also seen her in “Red Oaks,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Evil.”
Donna McKechnie (Madame Morrible): In 1976, McKechnie received the Tony Award for her work in “A Chorus Line.” Nearly 50 years late, she’s still going strong on stage. The 82-year-old vet has performed in innumerable Broadway shows and films like “The Little Prince” and “Every Little Step.”
Brad Oscar (The Wizard): It’s certainly possible Oscar looks familiar. He’s shown up in TV shows like “Smash” and “The Good Wife” as well as the films “Ghost Town” and “The Producers.” On Broadway, he received a Tony nomination for his work in “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “The Producers.”
Jordan Litz (Fiyero): “Wicked” is Litz’s Broadway debut. In addition to national touring and regional roles in shows like “Legally Blonde” and numerous Walt Disney World productions. He also competed as a swimmer in the 2012 US Olympic Trials.
Want to match more names to faces? Check out “Wicked’s” full cast list, complete with full bios, here.
Huge musicals on Broadway in 2024-25
There’s a truly staggering number of great shows running in midtown Manhattan this year (and next).
Here are just five of our favorite musicals you won’t want to miss in the near future.
• “Six”
Want to catch a concert too? Check out our list of all the 2025 Grammy nominees on tour to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
