Wicked at Murat Theatre

Stephen Schartz’s ingenuity and gift breach generation gaps, from beloved Disney films to flawless Broadway magic. The hit-making virtuoso who brought Godspell and Pippin to the world has now breathed life into Broadway-blockbuster Wicked, which comes to Murat Theatre at Old National Centre for the summer playbill. 

Wicked smartly weaves governmental subjects, 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.

The story

The story follows Elphaba, the adulterine daughter of the wife of Munchkinland’s governor. Despite her familial and identity issues, 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 befriend. 

After a while, things go downhill when Elphaba notices nefarious acts against the Animals, a sentient race often tormented by oppressive forces. Galinda and Elphaba go to the Wizard for help, but the Wizard unfortunately offers little assistance. A let-down Elphaba leaves the Emerald City to fight for the Animals, leaving everything else behind. 

Meanwhile, Galinda marries Fiyero, the Captain of the Guard, and pursues an socialite lifestyle. Elphaba accidently wins Fiyero’s heart as he falls in love with her. Will the couple’s love grow unburdened, or will Elphaba’s agenda push Fiyero away, and destroy her?

Production

Wicked kicked off its first debut in 2003 at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre. As its popularity spread, it broke into new locations year after year, receiving international acclaim with performances in London, Ireland, Mexico, Germany, and even Australia. Its capacity to draw audiences also inspired Hollywood producers to release a two-part motion picture based on the Broadway show, that hit cinemas in November 2024.

Wicked collected numerous awards during its heyday in the 2000s, including 2 Drama Desk Awards, 3 Tony awards, and a Grammy award for Best Musical Theater Album. The cast and crew performing at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre on Thursday 26th June 2025 promise to deliver an epic performance. 

Murat Theatre at Old National Centre

Murat Theatre at Old National Centre offers the ideal stage to soak in this popular musical. You’ll enjoy more than a basic plotline about magic, witches, and crazy monkeys in this critically acclaimed Broadway show. Murat Theatre at Old National Centre and its ambiance that links characters, settings, and themes oh the show. Tickets for Wicked start at $126, so reserve your seats, take flight, and rediscover the magic of Oz!