Wicked (musical)
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Wicked is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman. It is loosely based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire, a reimagining of the 1900 novel T
Official poster of the original San Francisco production
Wicked composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz
The Curran Theatre in San Francisco, where Wicked made its debut
The original Broadway production has been at the Gershwin Theatre since its opening in 2003.
Idina Menzel
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Idina Kim Menzel is an American actress, singer and songwriter. She is known for her work in theater, having starred in Broadway and West End productions, before expanding to film, television, and mus
Wicked (musical)
…in October 2003, after completing pre-Broadway tryouts at San Francisco's Curran Theatre in May and June of that year. Its original stars included Idina Menzel as Elphaba, Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda, Norbert Leo Butz as Fiyero, and Joel Grey as the Wizard. Despite mixed reviews, the production won three Tony…
Menzel in 2025
Menzel leaving the theater after a performance of Wicked. She rose to fame during her performance as Elphaba on Broadway from 2003 to 2005.
Menzel after appearing on The Today Show in 2008
Menzel in London in 2006