“Wicked” Influence Evident in TV Favorites

Wicked definitely has a solid hold on the title of best-loved musical in America, for several female actresses, the musical has been a ticket to wide-spread fame. Among the actresses who have risen to public prominence through their performance in the show are Indina Menzel, whose fame first began to grow with the role of Maureen in Rent, but became fully realized when she originated the part of the green girl in Wicked. With her soaring and unusual voice, Menzel has become the icon Elphaba for theater goers, even for many who have not seen her in the role. Currently the musical holds the record for highest weekly box office gross in the history of Broadway, standing at $1.8 million in ticket sales, and has also broken records in several other cities.

The musical has now made appearences in several hit TV shows, including “Ugly Betty,” “The Office,” and “Saturday Night Live.” References to the musical have also appeared in more bizzare places, such as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” graphic novels. The story has become so widely regarded that many people have been to see it more than once, many traveling out of their home state just to see it for a second time. Wicked tickets are now the hottest commodity in the world of theatre, so act fast and get yours at StubHub.com today!

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