Wicked Makes a Grand Entrance in Australia

Wicked has certainly gained ground in Australia, becoming one of the most popular plays of all time in the country.  It has brought a significant boost to the box office and has captured the attention of all Oz lovers in the region.  The musical has generated a $7.25 million profit in advance bookings ahead of its July 12 premiere.  The number has not been matched since 25 years ago when the big shows of the day were “Cats” and “Phantom of the Opera.”  Wicked has sparked international interest in the land of Oz once again, this time focusing on the characters of the two witches in the story, Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda, the Good Witch.

Wicked definitely takes you on a different path down the yellow brick road…not focusing on the story of Dorothy and her little dog, but instead introducing us to the world of the witches, whose beliefs and convictions take them on very different routes through the land of Oz.  This is a story for the entire family, so grab your own witch hat and make sure that you get a pair of Wicked tickets today from Stubhub.com.

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