Wicked at Belk Theater

Experience the Land of Oz like never before! The spectacular Wicked is celebrating over two decades on Broadway! This sensational musical takes audiences through the Land of Oz. But, forget all you know about the classical tale of the Wizard of Oz, as this grand spectacle explores the magical Land of Oz from a different perspective! This musical will take you on an adventure before Dorothy and her dog, Toto, arrive. The story follows a young woman who is born with green-colored skin. When she encounters a popular blonde lady … their early feud transforms into the unlikeliest of friendships… that is until the land decides to name one good and dub the other one wicked. “If every musical had the brains, heart and courage of WICKED, Broadway really would be a magical place,” cheers Time Magazine. As you can imagine, this musical hit is extremely popular! Secure your places now to avoid disappointment!

Wicked Tickets

“20 years on, this Wizard of Oz prequel still charms” – The Guardian

“Wicked is the most fabulous play ever on Broadway” – New York City Theater

“’Wicked’ brings humor, heart and spectacle to an age-old tale” – The Spokesman Review

Synopsis

Wicked is a Broadway smash hit production that follows the adventures of Elphaba and Glinda. These two young women become the unlikeliest of friends while fulfilling their destinies as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. The story of Wicked takes place before Dorothy begins her journey in the magical Land of Oz, and includes multiple references to the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s 1930 technicolor triumph, The Wizard of Oz.

In the musical, Elphaba is rejected from society for her emerald-colored skin, while Glinda is power-hungry for popularity. Their iconic friendship is put to the test by their different personalities, clash over a love interest, and Elphaba’s strife against the Wizard’s corrupt government. When Elphaba discovers the corruption in the land of Oz, she is dubbed the Wicked Witch. Meanwhile, Glinda’s need for popularity makes her power hungry. Wicked explores everything from discrimination, corruption, and prejudice right through to sisterhood and resilience. 

Creative Team

Mary Kate Morrissey assumes the role of Elphaba, this time transferring from standby to full time. All the while, Alexandra Socha is Glinda, the Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie is Madame Morrible, Natalie Ortega is Nessarose, and Brad Oscar is the Wizard. What’s more, continuing Wicked cast members include the skilled Jordan Litz as Fiyero, Jake Pedersen as Boq, and William Youmans as Doctor Dillamond.

The visionary creative team includes Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Book by Winnie Holzman, Choreography by Wayne Cilento, Set Designer by Eugene Lee, Costume Design by Susan Hilferty, Lighting Design by Kenneth Posner, and Sound Design by Tony Meola.

History & Awards

The popular musical production of Wicked has absolutely cleaned up the Tony Awards. Nominated for a whopping 10 awards, the Broadway hit clinched Best Actress in a Musical (Idina Menzel), Best Scenic Design, as well as Best Costume Design. Wicked was just as successful at the Drama Desk Awards, taking home seven coveted awards, including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Lyrics, Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical, Outstanding Orchestrations, Outstanding Set Design, and Outstanding Costume Design. And that’s not all, Wicked also snagged an impressive 10 Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as an impressive Grammy Award for the Best Musical Show Album Award for the original cast recording. 

Wicked opened its doors on Broadway at the Gershwin Theatre over twenty years ago. Landing on the 30th October 2003, the original star-studded cast included Idina Menzel as Elphaba, Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda, Norbert Leo Butz as Fiyero, and Joel Grey as the Wizard. Wicked is also happy to announce that it’s making its way to the silver screen with a two part movie adaptation.

Review 

“This musical is full of glitz and is, in many ways, a big Broadway spectacular; it is also a charming story with a wonderfully catchy score. Wicked is satisfying in a sparkly way, and also in a storytelling way. And it spans demographics. You don’t really need to have a great knowledge of The Wizard of Oz, or really a great grasp of the English language to enjoy the experience. I have to imagine this crossing of international borders is one of the reasons Wicked remains such a must-see. Tickets are still hard to come by and the front-row ticket lottery always draws a massive crowd.” – Theatre Is Easy

Belk Theatre

The Belk Theatre is one of four theaters housed within the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. It is the largest and grandest of the four, big enough to host the grandest of Broadway musicals. Its stunning interior can only be matched with a top production like Wicked. The smash hit musical is running from 24th September through 26th October 2025 at the  Belk Theatre, and it’s already North Carolina’s most anticipated event of the season!