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Wicked Reviews

Meet the witches of Oz before Dorothy dropped in.

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USA Today

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

USA Today

Elysa Gardner

The Daily Telegraph

"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."

The Daily Telegraph

Charles Spencer

Newsday

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

Newsday

Linda Winer

The New York Times

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

The New York Times

Ben Brantley

NY1

""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."

NY1

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4.8
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Impressive Voices, Yet the Show Fell Flat
"I recently attended Wicked in New York. The cast was clearly very talented, and the vocal performances were impressive. However, for me, the overall experience didn’t quite come together. While the production values were strong, I found it difficult to stay fully engaged, and something about the performance felt like it was missing that extra spark. Unfortunately, my partner didn’t stay through the entire show, which reflects how we both felt. I know Wicked is beloved by many, and I can certainly appreciate the skill and dedication of the actors, but this particular performance just wasn’t the right fit for us."
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 2, 2025
Doesn't live up to the hype
"I liked the set. But I didn't care for the musical overall. The story was strange and didn't make sense to me. The words were hard to make out, especially the singing. There could have been more drama in the story. The humor was a bit forced and even the actors didn't seem to know what to take seriously and what was funny or sarcastic. I know it is popular but could have been better. Maybe the movie will be."
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Barry R from Florence on Aug 26, 2024

About Wicked

Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another girl, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

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