Wicked - Broadway

Reviews

• Review by Elysa Gardner
  from USA Today
  October 31, 2009

  ‘‘The most complete, and completely satisfying, musical I've come across in a long time.’’

• Review by Charles Spencer
  from The Daily Telegraph
  September 28, 2006

  ‘‘Winnie Holzman's script keeps the gags coming as it cleverly subverts the film that spawned it. Packed with spectacular coups de theatre and magical effects.’’

• Review by Rome Torre
  from NY1
  October 31, 2003

  ‘‘"Wizard of Oz" fans will be fascinated by all the back stories, answering such questions as "Is Glinda really that good?" and "Where did the flying monkeys come from?" But the best thing about Wicked is its stars, whose talents cast a poweful spell.’’

• Review by Linda Winer
  from Newsday
  October 31, 2003

  ‘‘What a spectacle this is! Keep your eye on the witches. These wonderful girls from Oz are a delight.’’

• Review by Ben Brantley
  from The New York Times
  October 31, 2003

  ‘‘Built on songs by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman, the show is steeped in talent.’’