The popular musical Wicked was adapted for the stage from the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of The Wicked Witch of the West. It’s been a Broadway favorite since it opened on Broadway in 2003. Since then, there has been speculation that the story will be adapted for either a major motion picture or a television mini�series. Several stars have been considered, including Christine Chenoweth who originally played Glenda on Broadway.
Why Did The Wicked Witch Get That Way? Wicked tells a revised version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. In this version, the Wicked Witch of the West, named Elphaba, isn’t really so wicked. Rather, she’s trying to help the talking animals of Oz, whom the Wizard is persecuting. In her travels, her sister Nessa is killed by a house falling on her. The girl in the house, Dorothy Gale of Kansas, is sent by the Wizard to kill the Elphaba, but really wishes to apologize for killing her sister. In a fit of grief, Elphaba sets herself on fire, and Dorothy throws a bucket of water on her to try and save her, but melts her instead.
Wicked on Broadway Wicked has been a smashing success on Broadway, and is another example of stories that are so entrancing that they are told on stage, on television and on the silver screen. Wicked discount tickets have been a popular Broadway choice because the idea that the Wicked Witch of the West wasn’t the person she was sail to be is a compelling story of redemption.
Wicked is a compelling story of a mis‐understood person who is trying to do good against the will of those in power, namely the Wizard of Oz. Elphaba, the Witch of the West is ultimately condemned because of an accident. Don’t miss your chance to see this wonderful beloved musical! Other top theater performances of interest: Check out Book of Mormon tickets today! Find your Spider‐Man discount tickets here!