WICKED THE MUSICAL
Co-presented by Dubai Opera and Broadway Entertainment Group
A true global phenomenon, WICKED, the most popular musical in the world, follows the incredible journey that unfolds long before Dorothy’s iconic arrival in Oz. It’s the story of two remarkable young women. Glinda is beautiful, ambitious, and admired; Elphaba is brilliant yet misunderstood with emerald-green skin. What begins as an unlikely friendship soon becomes a riveting rivalry that shapes their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
WICKED has captivated more than 65 million theatregoers across over 130 cities in 16 countries; bringing more than 100 performers, crew, and orchestra members. See breath-taking sets, over 350 stunning costumes, and show-stopping musical numbers, including “Defying Gravity,” “Popular,” and “For Good.”
A spellbinding story of sisterhood, identity, and empowerment, WICKED is the smash-hit musical by composer Stephen Schwartz, book writer Winnie Holzman, and based on the novel by Gregory Maguire.
Once in a lifetime, experience the magic.
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WICKED Creative Team:
Music & Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
Book: Winnie Holzman
Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire
Music Arrangements: Alex Lacamoire & Stephen Oremus
Director: John Stefaniuk
Set & Costume Designer: Morgan Large
Orchestrations: Will Stuart
Choreographer: Floriano Nogueira
Musical Supervisor: Richard Morris
Lighting Designer: Ben Cracknell
Sound Designer: Shannon Slaton
Video Design: Aaron Rhyne
Wig Designer: Feliciano San Roman
Make-Up Designer: Malwina Suwinska
This production was originally presented in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2023 by Instituto Artium de Cultura and by the original producers Carlos A. Cavalcanti and Cleto Baccic.
Rebekah Lowings – Elphaba
Eve Shanu-Wilson – Glinda
Michael Mather – Fiyero
Penelope Woodman – Madame Morrible
Graham MacDuff – The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Michael Kholwadia – Boq
Miles Western – Doctor Dillamond
Madeleine Hargrave – Nessarose
Charlotte Soo – Standby for Elphaba
Jess Michelmore – Standby for Glinda
Matthew McDonald – 1st Cover Wizard / 2nd Cover Doctor Dillamond / Ensemble – Father
Katie Ramshaw – 1st Cover Madame Morrible / 2nd Cover Elphaba / Ensemble – Midwife
Connor Pratchett – 1st Cover Doctor Dillamond / 2nd Cover Wizard / Ensemble – Professor
Dougie Carter – 1st Cover Boq / 2nd Cover Fiyero / Ensemble – Avaric
Alice Ellwood – 2nd Cover Madame Morrible / Ensemble – Tornado
Jamie Pritchard – 1st Cover Fiyero / Ensemble – Official
Carl Lock – 2nd Cover Boq / Ensemble – Shen Shen
Millie Gubby – 1st Cover Nessarose / Ensemble – Young Lover
Beth Euston-Watt – 2nd Cover Glinda / Swing
Esme Rothero – 2nd Cover Nessarose / Swing
Tom Hardiman Swing
Kai Khangura Swing
Cole Dilley – Dance Captain, Ensemble – Zoltar
Rola Elliott Ensemble – Fanny
Joshua Wilberforce – Ensemble – Guard
Phoebe Armstrong – Ensemble – Monkey
Serafina Sofia Barbieri – Ensemble – Mother
Ebz Alicia – Ensemble – Monkey
Ethan Kirkby – Ensemble – Strong Man
Jack Armistead – Ensemble – Chistery
Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes including an intermission
Latecomers will not be admitted into the auditorium once the performance has begun. Entry will only be permitted during intermission, if applicable
Act I
NO ONE MOURNS THE WICKED: Glinda and Citizens of Oz
DEAR OLD SHIZ: Students
THE WIZARD AND I: Madame Morrible and Elphaba
WHAT IS THIS FEELING?: Galinda, Elphaba and Students
SOMETHING BAD: Doctor Dillamond and Elphaba
DANCING THROUGH LIFE: Fiyero, Galinda, Bog, Nessarose, Elphaba and Students
POPULAR: Glinda
I'M NOT THAT GIRL: Elphaba
ONE SHORT DAY: Elphaba, Glinda and Denizens of the Emerald City
A SENTIMENTAL MAN: The Wizard
DEFYING GRAVITY: Elphaba, Glinda, Guards and Citizens of Oz
Act II
NO ONE MOURNS THE WICKED (Reprise): Citizens of Oz
THANK GOODNESS: Glinda, Madame Morrible and Citizens of Oz
THE WICKED WITCH OF THE EAST: Elphaba, Nessarose and Bog
WONDERFUL: The Wizard and Elphaba
I'M NOT THAT GIRL (Reprise): Glinda
AS LONG AS YOU'RE MINE: Elphaba and Fiyero
NO GOOD DEED: Elphaba
MARCH OF THE WITCH HUNTERS: Boq and Ozians
FOR GOOD: Glinda and Elphaba
Dubai Opera is the ideal venue to celebrate elegance and style. Kindly avoid overly casual or provocative attire, such as shorts or flip flops, to uphold our venue standards. Guests not complying with the dress code will not be permitted entry.
Children aged 6 years and above require a valid ticket and should be accompanied by an adult aged 16+ to enter the Dubai Opera Main Auditorium.
Children under 6 years of age are not permitted inside the Dubai Opera Main Auditorium.
