WICKED  

November 4, 2009

Wednesday 2:00pm

Detail:

Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked follows these two unlikely friends and college roomates grow into very different women: The Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. 

Based on the Novel by Gregory Maguire, the music and lyrics are by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell) with a Book by Winnie Holzman.

Creators
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Winnie Holzman
Based on the Novel by Gregory Maguire
Directed by Joe Mantello
Musical Staging by Wayne Cilento
Scenic Design by Eugene Lee
Costume Design by Susan Hilferty
Lighting Design by Kenneth Posner
Sound Design by Tony Meola
Produced by Marc Platt, David Stone, Jon B. Platt 

Starring
Nicole Parker, Elphaba
Alli Mauzey, Glinda
P.J. Benjamin, The Wizard
Jayne Houdyshell, Madame Morrible
Kevin Kern, Fiyero
Brynn O'Malley, Nessarose
Timothy Britten Parker, Doctor Dillamond
Alex Brightman, Boq

Audience:  Recommended age for children is 8 years and up. There is nothing of a vulgar or sexual nature, but there are adult themes. Everyone is required to have a ticket.  Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted into the Gershwin Theater.

Run time:  2 hrs 45 mins. (Act 1: 1 hour 30 mins / Act II: 1 hour) with one 15 minute intermission