Sydney, Sept 14: The beloved Broadway blockbuster musical, WICKED, has landed in Sydney’s Emerald City at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, where it will play until December 31st. This iconic production, which first premiered on Broadway almost two decades ago, continues to captivate audiences worldwide and has garnered numerous awards, including the Grammy Award, the Olivier Award, six Helpmann Awards, three Tony Awards®, and six Drama Desk Awards.
WICKED has left its mark in 16 countries, including Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and many more. The production has been translated into six languages and now holds the title of the 4th longest-running show in Broadway history, surpassing CATS.
The musical draws its inspiration from Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel “Wicked,” which has sold over 5.5 million copies, with the majority of sales occurring since the musical’s debut in 2003. The novel continues to grace bestseller lists to this day.
The Australian cast features Courtney Monsma as Glinda, Sheridan Adams as Elphaba, Robyn Nevin AO as Madame Morrible, Todd McKenney as the Wizard, Liam Head as Fiyero, Adam Murphy as Dr. Dillamond, Shewit Belay as Nessarose, and Kurtis Papadinis making his professional adult debut as Boq. Zoe Coppinger serves as the Elphaba Standby.
John Frost, the co-producer of WICKED in Australia, expressed his excitement about bringing the show to Sydney, coinciding with its 20th anniversary on Broadway.
The production is known for its lavish sets and lush costumes, promising an extravagant visual and auditory feast for the audience.
WICKED tells the story of two young women in the land of Oz, one born with emerald-green skin and extraordinary talents, and the other a bubbly, ambitious, and popular girl. They begin as rivals and become friends, but society labels one as “good” and the other as “wicked.”
This magical Broadway musical features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman.
It boasts impressive production values, powerful storytelling, and a serious message that explores the complexity of moral choices.
For those who have never experienced WICKED, it’s an opportunity to be spellbound, while returning fans are sure to be enthralled all over again. Don’t miss your chance to witness this unforgettable, award-winning musical in Sydney.
WICKED Season Details:
Venue: Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star
Season: Selling to December 31st
Performance Times: Wed-Sat 7.30pm, Matinees Wed 1pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 1pm & 6:30pm
Prices: From $79.00 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings: ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100
Biographies of Key Cast Members:
Courtney Monsma (Glinda)
Sheridan Adams (Elphaba)
Robyn Nevin AO (Madame Morrible)
Todd McKenney (The Wizard)
Liam Head (Fiyero)
Adam Murphy (Dr Dillamond)
Shewit Belay (Nessarose)
Kurtis Papadinis (Boq)
Zoe Coppinger (Elphaba Standby)
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