Meet the witches of Oz before Dorothy dropped in.
Winner of the 2004 Broadway.com Audience Choice Award for Favorite New Musical and 2025 Broadway.com Audience Choice Award for Favorite Long-Running Show!
“Iconic characters, catchy show tunes, and empowering female friendship, Wicked is musical magic!” (The New York Times).
Welcome to the wonderful Land of Oz, where there is a young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one good and the other one wicked.
Book early and start with weeknights. Tuesday–Thursday and Sunday evenings usually have the best availability and prices. Holiday weeks are the most popular, so plan those dates ahead.
Want to see the dragon above the stage? Sit in front of row N in the Orchestra, or anywhere in the Mezzanine. From about row Q back, the Orchestra rises more steeply, which gives shorter guests a clear line of sight.
For the full picture, aim for center Orchestra rows F–L. You’re close enough to catch every expression and far enough back to see the whole stage at once. The front rows put you right up close, with a slight upward view of the raised stage.
Pre-order your intermission drink. Two bars on the second floor and two on the fourth floor open 45 minutes before curtain, serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. Order before the show and your drink can be waiting at intermission.
Double-check your curtain time. Most weeknight and Sunday evening shows start at 7pm, which leaves plenty of time for a relaxed dinner afterward. If you’re running late, staff will seat you at a suitable break in the show.
Bringing kids? A matinee is a great fit. Wicked is family-friendly and recommended for ages 8 and up. Children under 5 aren’t admitted. Every guest needs a ticket, and booster seats are available for younger fans.
Need step-free seating? Choose the last row of the Orchestra or Row D of the Front Mezzanine. Both can be reached by elevator. The front Orchestra is up a few steps.
Visiting from abroad? Translation headsets are available at the theater in seven languages, including Spanish, French, Japanese, Mandarin and Korean. Non-English speakers can follow the whole story.
Seen the movies? You’ll get the whole story in one night. The stage show covers both films, with Act Two telling the story of the second film. The Broadway cast is its own, so you’ll get to meet a new Elphaba and Glinda.
Travel light. Every bag is checked at the door, and there’s no space for suitcases or large shopping bags. If you’re coming straight from the airport or a shopping trip, drop them at your hotel first.
"The most complete, and completely satisfying, musical I've come across in a long time."
USA Today
Elysa Gardner
"Winnie Holzman's script keeps the gags coming as it cleverly subverts the film that spawned it. Packed with spectacular coups de theatre and magical effects."
The Daily Telegraph
Charles Spencer
"What a spectacle this is! Keep your eye on the witches. These wonderful girls from Oz are a delight."
Newsday
Linda Winer
"Built on songs by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman, the show is steeped in talent."
The New York Times
Ben Brantley
""Wizard of Oz" fans will be fascinated by all the back stories, answering such questions as "Is Glinda really that good?" and "Where did the flying monkeys come from?" But the best thing about Wicked is its stars, whose talents cast a poweful spell."
NY1
Rome Torre
"There are flying monkeys, flying witches and flying scenery, but the musical itself truly soars when one of its marvelously talented leading ladies...unleashes the kind of vocal magic that needs no supernatural or even technical assistance."
Variety
Charles Isherwood
Wicked is “an undisputed juggernaut and one of the biggest productions in musical theatre history” (The New York Times). It’s the original Broadway blockbuster with a score that includes the unforgettable songs “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good.” You haven’t truly defied gravity until you’ve seen Wicked live on Broadway. Because when you see it live, you can feel everything.
