Wicked Best Choice on Stage

If you are looking for a musical that has a deep plot, amazing songs and fantastic staging, look no further than Wicked. You may already know the story of The Wizard of Oz, with Dorothy and her little dog trying to get home, but you may not know what happened before Dorothy came.  Wicked fills you in.  The Wicked Witch of the West, who the audience finds out is really named Elphaba, is not yet labeled as wicked.  She is a young witch who is going to magic school.  She has always been looked down upon because of her green skin, but is also a standout magic student.  She meets Glinda, who is pretty, popular and ambitious.  The two seem to be opposites, but eventually form a friendship.

The great Wizard of Oz tries to recruit Elphaba to work for him because of her magical talent.  Elphaba finds out that he has a plan to harm some of the residents of Oz and sees the corruption behind the Wizard.  The story is unique for a musical of its kind because the lines between good and evil are blurred.  It also explores how stereotypes can force someone to act just the way we think they will.  The Tony Award-winning show has quickly become the top show on Broadway and around the world.  Get in the action and get Wicked tickets from StubHub.com.

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