Wicked at Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco

Hey musicals lovin’ peeps, did you know that the award-winning fantasy epic Wicked is taking over the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco for almost a month?! Yes, it’s really happening! Over two decades after this groundbreaking musical premiered in San Francisco, the new National Tour is coming right by and it’s calling the city home for almost seven weeks! Get set as the most exhilarating story that brought you hits like “Defying Gravity,” “Popular,” “No Good Deed,” and more! The musical about Elphaba and Glinda is the intensely entertaining and heartwarming backstory of Wizard of Oz’s Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good! With original storyline by Winnie Holtzmann and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Wicked is a phenomenal three-time Tony Award-winning experience! The original Broadway production has been revamped, so much so that it’s notably lauded for being the most breathtaking visual and aural bonanza! You betcha this year’s touring production is bringing out all the stops! So hurry and secure your passes to see the Wicked! 

Wicked Tickets:

“Broadway’s biggest Blockbuster.” – The New York Times

This year, the amazing story of Wicked is coming to conquer the Orpheum Theatre! Get set as the magical musical brings the most popular fantasy epic to Broadway fanatics in San Francisco. The production is guaranteed to bring all the stops from phenomenal stage set, to exquisite costumes, stunning score, and an overall riveting storyline. Attendees are guaranteed to be sitting at the edge of their seats as this story brings powerful friendship, epic rivalries, budding love relationships, and political turmoil. It’s a coming of age fantasty that is surefire going to win some hearts! 

This incredibly popular musical is not just all hype, it is truly one of the most sensational and beautifully produced epics in the last twenty years! Wicked brings audiences to the magical world called Land of Oz! This loose adaptation on the original story of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Wicked Witch of the West is a fantastic backstory on how this universe’s two most popular witches, Wicked Witch of the West and Galinda the Good became mortal rivals! Once upon a time these two were best friends! Elphaba is a smart young woman with green skin while Galinda was the most beautiful blonde haired girl in town. The two witches have completely different backgrounds but they developed a beautiful friendship. However, things took a turn – from having the same love interest, contrasting point of views, and disagreements on the Wonderful Wizard’s regime, and tons more. Are Elphaba and Galinda destined to be enemies? Well, this remarkable story will tell it all – plus show audiences a glimpse into their young adulthood as they enter Shiz University as roommates before they became these two legendary characters. 

“A cultural phenomenon!” – Variety

This two act musical is revered for its brilliant costumes, fantastic stage set, stellar cast, and most of all, it’s beyond amazing score. This is the production that belted out iconic hits like “Defying Gravity,” “No Good Deed,” “Popular,” “Dancing Through Life,” “For Good,” and many more. The original cast, comprising Christine Chenoweth and Idina Menzel gained worldwide acclaim for their phenomenal performances. Both actresses are now reverred as two of the most influential stage actresses alive. 

Originally premiering in 2003, this Broadway epic had a trial run in San Francisco. The production was led by Tony Award winning director Joe Mantello with choreography by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento. Besides these two Broadway giants, the original production also brought in Eugene Lee as scenic designer, Kenneth Posner as lighting designer, Susan Hilferty as costume designer, Tony Meola as sound designer, and tons more industry heavyweights. In 2004, the production brought in a hefty amount of accolades, including three Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, and a Drama League Award.

Besides the Broadway edition, the touring production also brought in tons of awards, including seven Carbonell Awards, three Touring Broadway Awards, and a Helen Hayes Award. Besides awards, Wicked also became one of the most groundbreaking Broadway successes. Premiering 2003, the production has been a long-running endeavor – pulling as much as over three million dollars in gross ticket sales a week. By 2016, the production had earned a total of 1 billion dollars in gross sales, making it one of the highest grossing Broadway epics of all time. 

“Tight rhymes and beautiful leaping melodies.” – Vox ATL

As if sales and prestigious accolades are not enough, Wicked also earned endless praise from professional theater critics. David Cote from the New York times notably wrote that Wicked soared. He also went to praise “the lavishly designed musical addresses complex themes, such as standards of beauty, individual morality and, believe it or not, opposing fascism.” Over at the USA Today, Elysa Gardner mentioned, “It’s safe to say that this is the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical I’ve come across in a long time.” 

A more recent review from the Guardian praised the touring production for having plenty to offer. “It’s cleverly structured with an eye to theme, featuring recurring and stirring motif and leitmotif. Its melodies have power.” Lastly, Washington’s Spokesman wrote that all of Wicked is a treat, “There are reasons why this nearly 20-year-old show remains so popular. There are fun callbacks to the iconic 1939 movie without going overboard. And, most importantly, “Wicked” continues to hit all the right notes while telling a story that resonates with just about everyone.”

Theater lovers in San Francisco are in for an absolute treat. This year, the touring production is slated to feature a mighty stellar cast, including Lauren Samuels as Elphaba, Austen Danielle Bohmer as Glinda, Blake Hamond as The Wizard, and Xavier McKinnon as Fiyero. This astounding cast will bring the magic to heart of San Francisco, the Orpheum Theatre. This state-of-the-art entertainment facility has hosted some of the most thrilling touring Broadway productions and high profile concerts by world-renonwed performers. You can be rest assured that you’ll have the most ecstatic time when you catch Wicked at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco. Expect crisp and clear audio and incredible visuals as the venue provides hi-technology sound and lights. Meanwhile, audiences will get to see this two-act musical in the utmost comfort thanks to Orpheum Theatre’s plush seating and overall fantastic ambiance. 

Don’t wait too long before securing your passes to this highly awaited spectacle! Wicked may be taking over the Orpheum Theatre for seven weeks but this is due to its high demand! So expect this much anticipated showdown to be fully packed to the brim! Lucky for you, we’ve got some great access right here! Hurry and secure your passes by clicking on the Get Tickets link!