Wicked Weekly Gross

The musical Wicked had the highest Broadway gross this last week, according to Broadwayworld’s Broadway Grosses Fact sheet. Earning $1,389,502 last week for the week ending on April 29, 2007, Wicked’s earnings slipped slightly compared to its earnings the week prior, totaling $1,401,980, but the show itself still out-earned the rest of the shows currently running on the Great White Way. Of these earnings, the average ticket price sold for a showing of Wicked was $96 and the highest ticket purchase price was a lofty $300.

All these numbers simply go to show that the public knows what it wants, and the public wants Wicked. With such a willingness to buy tickets of any price, to make Wicked the highest grossing show this past week on Broadway, the audiences of this musical show no sign of lessening their enthusiasm any time soon, so be sure to get your hands on tickets at Stubhub.com while you still can! Heaven knows you do not want to be left out in the cold when seemingly the rest of the theater-going public is seeing this show multiple times and loving it every time!

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on April 30, 2007 - Post a comment

New Wicked Castmembers in London!

It has been announced that the London production of Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theater will be bringing in several new cast members on July 16, 2007. Of these change-ins will be Diane Pilkington who will take over Helen Dallimore’s role of the golden-haired Glinda and Olive Tompsett will take over the role of Fiyero, replacing Adam Garcia. Andy Mace will replace Martin Ball in the role of Doctor Dillamond.

Both Tompsett and Mace were members of the original London ensemble of Wicked and both are undoubtedly looking forward to spreading their wings within the cast to take on these leading roles within this storyline telling the growing-up tale of the two girls who could become Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. Based on the book by Gregory Maguire, this musical features a score by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman as well as scenic design by Eugene Lee and costume design by Susan Hilferty.

If you are as big a fan of this musical as the rest of the world, you will surely not think twice about taking a jaunt across the pond to see these new cast changes. Even if you can’t afford to journey to London to watch their adaptation of this impressively loved musical, you will surely want to see the show again, either in its original New York home or on tour. Keep an eye on Stubhub.com for the latest on Wicked tickets!

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on April 27, 2007 - Post a comment

Wicked Lottery in LA!

Prior to each show at the Pantages Box office, Wicked fans have a chance to enter a lottery for front orchestra seats for $25 per ticket, cash only accepted. This is undoubtedly an awesome opportunity, and as with all good opportunities, there are rules to be followed. Namely, this only occurs 2 ½ hours before each showing of “Wicked” and fans must present themselves in person in order to enter the lottery and wait for the drawing which will determine whether or not they are winners of the coveted orchestra seats. And sure, there’s only two tickets allowed per person, and an ID is required to purchase the tickets once you’ve gone through the rigmarole of entering the drawing and waiting to see if you’ve won.

Sure you can’t plan ahead, and you must have the $25 cash in your pocket – though honestly, what were ATMs made for if not these sorts of rare opportunities?

Could there be anything better than stopping by the Pantages during the “Wicked” tour playing there, without any real intention of seeing the musical, perhaps, and entering the lottery on a whim, and winning? Surely not! But if entering a lottery is not your thing, check out Stubhub.com to get your Wicked tickets now!

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on April 26, 2007 - Post a comment

Wicked To Be Shown at Detroit Opera House!

It has been announced today that the mega-hit musical “Wicked” will be returning to Detroit, but will not be returning to the Masonic Temple Theater where the show had last visited. Instead, the musical will be staged at the Detroit Opera House, settling in at the locale in December 2008 for six weeks.

This tour is part of collaboration between the Detroit Opera House and the Nederlander Detroit, which has for years been presenting national touring shows at the Fisher Theater and the Masonic Temple Theater. However now Nederlander is quitting the Masonic Temple Theater for the Opera House, wherein the two locales will offer their first joint presentation in November and will continue these joint presentations, thereby putting Detroit’s “Wicked” tour in the same collaborative space.

According to Nederlander executive director Alan Lichtenstein, “The Detroit Opera House has a lot to offer out audiences…it’s a first-class facility and user-friendly, with excellent parking,” Additionally there are many restaurants close to the theater which should make your trip out to see “Wicked” that much more enjoyable! Whether you’re in the area by chance, a local, or a big enough fan of “Wicked” to travel to see it, the show’s tour to Detroit should be a great locale to stop by! Check out Stubhub.com to get all your ticket needs taken care of!

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on April 25, 2007 - Post a comment

Wicked to go to Germany and Japan!

It has been announced that productions of Wicked will go international, so for everyone traveling abroad or looking for an excuse to do so and practice new language skills; this is good news for you! This hit musical, with a score by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman, is scheduled to open in Japan and Germany.

Based on the novel, “The Live and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” by Gregory Maguire, the musical version of Wicked takes a more feel-good approach to the storyline than Maguire’s novel necessarily did, and the story will once again undoubtedly change as the show is translated into the touring shows respective languages. As jokes change from group to group and cultural references are tweaked the show will understandably take on a new and different feel, and this is all in the good nature of theater.

The new productions of Wicked will open at the Dentsu Shiki Theatre in Tokyo in June, and the Palladium Theater in Stuttgart for the German production, in November. These two shows will join the London and the Australian staging which is set to open in 2008.

If you have been missing out on the Wicked hype, or just want to see the show again, visit Stubhub.com today to get your tickets!

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on April 24, 2007 - Post a comment

Wicked’s Kristin Chenoweth Has Recorded Two New Albums!

Tony-Award winner Kristin Chenoweth has been busy recording vocals on two new CD’s! The Wicked star, playing Glinda The Good Witch in the show’s initial run on Broadway, was seen earlier this season in the Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of The Apple Tree and will be featured in the upcoming City Center Encores! Production of Stairway to Paradise.

The two recordings that are creating such buzz, however are Nathan Gunn’s latest release, wherein Chenoweth’s starting soprano will undoubtedly pair well with Gunn’s baritone, and the West Side Story Tribute Album which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Leonard Bernstein-Stephen Sondheim-Arthur Laurents musical.

Nominated for a Tony for her work in Stephen Schwartz’s Wicked, Chenoweth has had a long and successfully varied career on Broadway and has released two solo recordings, both of which show off her great vocal range. Also seen on such television shows as The West Wing and, soon, Ugly Betty, this Broadway songbird still remembers her Wicked days fondly, as do all fans of the show, in it or watching it. If you, too, are missing Wicked, or have never had the chance to see it, visit Stubhub.com to get your tickets! With such talent working its way through casts as new projects come up and tear them from the musical, you can see how popular Wicked is, and you know you don’t want to miss out!

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on April 23, 2007 - Post a comment

Step Behind the Emerald Curtain, Wicked Fans!

For those fans that may not be aware, the Gershwin Theater, located at 222 W. 51st St. in New York City, offers the truly spectacular Behind the Emerald Curtain event every Saturday at 10 a.m. in the theater. Run by cast members, this special behind-the-scenes peek at this incredible musical experience. Lasting a good 90 minutes, this tour includes a 20-minute film that contains special footage from the New York production as well as the national tours of the show, and also features interviews with the cast and creative team of Wicked.

With tour participants viewing the exclusive Behind the Emerald Curtain Museum, including an elaborate set model by Tony Award-winning set designer Eugene Lee and a close-up look at some of the costumes designed by Tony Award winner Susan Hilferty, this is a must-do event for any fan of this musical.

If you haven’t yet had a chance to see the musical that is sweeping the nation, this is your chance as it is still playing in New York and is touring once again. Head over to Stubhub.com to get tickets for the tour in your city, or to book tickets for a trip to New York!

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on April 20, 2007 - Post a comment

Great Opening Night Last Night for Wicked Tour in Dallas!

The Wicked Tour to Dallas, Texas is in its second day, running through May 6 at the Music Hall at Fair Park. Wednesday, April 18’s opening night of the Dallas tour was met with the same appreciation and thunderous applause as the show has appreciated in New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago and London, England along with so many other cities.

Stephen Schwartz’s impressive musical following the lives of the two girls who would grow up to be the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch, based loosely off of the novel The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West written by Gregory Maquire, has been taking audiences by storm all over the world and shows no sign of stopping. Already on its second tour since the show opened on Broadway in 2003, fans have been flocking to see the show in every city they can, oftentimes seeing the show several times throughout a run.

You know you want to get in on the hype of this incredible show, so go to Stubhub.com today and get tickets for the tour’s descent on your city! You’re guaranteed to have a great time!

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on April 19, 2007 - Post a comment

A Wicked Departure

Kristoffer Cusick, who is currently portraying Fiyero in the Los Angeles production of Wicked, and who will be replaced by Derrick Williams when he leave to record his debut album, is gearing up for the release of his debut solo recording in May.

Entitled Lost, this album contains all original songs, blending together pop, jazz and adult contemporary sounds. With as strong a voice as Cusick has, the quality of the album promises to be an amazing listening experience, although it is also safe to say that audiences will miss seeing the actor on stage every night. Buy wait ladies and gentlemen, our favorite boy from Oz is not only a good-looker with a great set of chops, he also writes music!

His debut album includes songs written by Cusick himself, as well as works by two promising up-and-coming songwriters by the name of Dan and David Hickle. On the album, theater-lovers will get another treat, as Cusick has recorded some duet numbers with singers JennLee Shallow and Heather Mitchell.

To catch Cusick’s last performances or to check out his replacement, make sure you check in with StubHub.com to catch Wicked and all Broadway shows or their respective tours! We keep you updated on all things theater!

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on April 18, 2007 - Post a comment

Cusick Traded for Williams

Upon Wicked Chicago’s Kristoffer Cusick leaving the production for his album debut, his character Fiyero has been filled by Broadway’s original, Derrick Williams.  Let us take a closer look.  The 28-year-old from Norfolk, Virginia spent his childhood afternoons at the Performing Arts Repertory although he exhibited a skill for sports too.  “My Repertory teacher allowed me to take part of the semester off to go play baseball,” William remembers fondly.

His first audition was for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat which he drove seven hours to get to in Ohio.  It was worth his effort because he got the part, which helped get him a part in Jesus Christ Superstar as well.  In 2000 he landed his first Broadway roll in Swing! followed by a very demanding role in Aida.  Williams recalls, “They were putting me in all this makeup, trying to make me look old, and when I got onstage I’d forgotten my microphone.  I was out there yelling.  It was pretty bad.” 

He has had a few years to hone his talent and has dedicated a lot of time to Wicked, being in the original cast and then touring with the production.  Williams feels strongly that, “the difference between being on the road and being on Broadway is — you’re on Broadway!  That’s the only difference.  You walk out that stage door and you’re on 51st Street and Broadway’s to your right.  That’s an amazing feeling.”  See Williams and the amazing cast of Wicked Chicago by getting your tickets through StubHub.com. 

Permalink - Posted in Uncategorized on April 11, 2007 - Post a comment


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