Wicked at Murat Theatre

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

This broadway musical has been PRAISED for its expansion of the backstory of Oz, gifting The Wizard of Oz fans around the globe a look into Glinda and Elphaba (also known as the Wicked Witch of the West). WICKED, even with the main characters starting off as enemies, it is a profound tale about acceptance and friendship. With epic costume creation and impressive special effects, WICKED teleports its audience direct to the wonderful land of Oz!

The broadway musical originally premiered in 2003, thus it is now 21 years old. Since its inception, Wicked has gone on to surpass $1 BILLION in box office sales on Broadway. Only The Phantom of the Opera & The Lion King have accomplished this remarkable achievement. Wicked has also graced theatres outside of Broadway, with achievements in Los Angeles, San Fransisco, Miami, and London.

“Defying Gravity”, “For Good”, and “Popular” are some of the numerous unforgettable show tunes that lead to Wicked receiving a Grammy Award.

This historical success can be attributed to the show's Grammy-winning music. The hit Broadway production also recieved 3 Tony Awards and 7 Drama Desk Awards.

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

There’s no place like Murat Theatre at Old National Centre to watch a musical with its incredible acoustics and friendly ammenities.

If you have family or friends who are fans of the original movie, then Wicked is the PERFECT show to see! Audiences of ALL AGES will love the musical’s meaningful themes and powerful messages. Wicked promises an unforgettable experience that will capture the audience’s minds.

“Absolutely LOVED this, as did my family - we all left smiling and singing I traveled back to my childhood, building upon the original Wizard Of Oz. THANK YOU to those involved - incredibly talented.” - Tripadvisor Guide.