Wicked at Belk Theater

Stephen Schartz’s ingenuity and aptitude breach generation gaps, from beloved Disney films to pure Broadway magic. The hit-making virtuoso who brought Godspell and Pippin to the world has now breathed life into smash-hit Wicked, which comes to Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center for the fall playbill. 

Wicked smartly combines political themes, unusual heroes, and unexpected tenderness within a number of catchy showtunes!

The story

The tale follows Elphaba, the adulterine daughter of the wife of Munchkinland’s governor. Despite her familial and identity struggles, Elphaba makes it into the highly regarded Shiz University, where she rooms with social butterfly Galinda. The two polar opposites hardly get along at first but soon befriend. 

After a while, things take a turn for the worse when Elphaba notices nefarious acts against the Animals, a sentient race often targeted by persecution. Galinda and Elphaba seek 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 - known as Glinda - marries Fiyero, the Captain of the Guard, and pursues an influential lifestyle. Elphaba returns and accidently earns Fiyero’s admiration as he falls in love with her and her values. Will the couple’s love grow unburdened, or will Elphaba’s agenda push Fiyero away, and kill her?

History & Awards

Wicked opened its first debut 20 years ago at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre. As its popularity spread, it broke into new theatres 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 released November 2024.

Wicked earned numerous awards during its prime 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 Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center on Friday 17th October 2025 promise to deliver an epic performance. 

Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center offers the ideal stage to soak in this iconic musical. You’ll enjoy more than a basic story about magic, witches, and crazy monkeys in this critically acclaimed Broadway show. Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and its professional staff immerse you in an atmosphere that links characters, settings, and themes you’ll love and hate. Tickets for Wicked start at $86, so reserve your seats, take flight, and experience the magic of Oz!