BY STEPHEN SCHWARTZ AND WINNIE HOLZMAN
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY GREGORY MAGUIRECOSTA
SCFTA.org
After breaking box office records in 2006 and 2011, WICKED, Broadway’s biggest blockbuster returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts February 20 – March 17.
Tickets are now available online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787.
For inquiries about group ticket savings for 20 or more, call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236. The TTY number is (714) 556-2746.
The 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, February 23 will include audio description, open captioning and sign-language interpretation.
With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Academy Award®winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman (“My So Called Life,” “Once And Again” and “thirtysomething”), WICKED, the untold story of the witches of Oz, is directed by two-time Tony Award®winner Joe Mantello (Take Me Out, Love! Valour! Compassion!, ) and features musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento (Aida, The Who’s Tommy, How To Succeed…).Based on the best-selling 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire, WICKED, winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy®and three Tony Awards, is the untold story of the witches of Oz.
It is produced by Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.“The return of WICKED to Segerstrom Center for the Arts has generated a great deal of excitement,” said Terrence W. Dwyer, president of Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
“The broad appeal of this beloved Broadway musical attracts a tremendously enthusiastic audience. We look forward to welcoming returning fans and first time attendees to the Center to enjoy this remarkable production.
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 tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, and how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.
The WICKED company stars Dee Roscioli as Elphaba, Patti Murin as Glinda, Kim Zimmer as Madame Morrible and Tom McGowan as The Wizard.
The company also features Justin Brill (Boq), Clifton Davis (Dr. Dillamond), Cliffton Hall (Fiyero), Demaree Hill (Nessarose) and Laurel Harris (Standby for Elphaba) with Dina Bennett, Lauren Boyd, Kyle Brown, Antonette Cohen, Rick Desloge, Timothy A. Fitz-Gerald, Napoleon W. Gladney, Brenda Hamilton, Courtney Iventosch, Trevor Ryan Krahl, Philip Dean Lightstone, Marissa Lupp, Michael Mahany, Jonathan McGill, Kevin McMahon, Cassie Okenka, Shayla Osborn, Christopher Russo, Adea Michelle Sessoms, Sarah Schenkkan, Pamela Shandrow, Ben Susak, Shanna VanDerwerker and Mikey Winslow.
Dee Roscioli (Elphaba) is thrilled to return to the first National Tour of WICKED.
Roscioli played the role of Elphaba on Broadway after closing the record-breaking Chicago production and performing the role in cities across the US. She holds the distinction of having played Elphaba in more performances than any other actress.
WICKED
Segerstrom Center for the Arts – Segerstrom Hall
February 20 – March 17, 2013
Opening night on Wednesday February 20 at 7:30 p.m.
There will be one Thursday matinee performance on February 21 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m.
The 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, February 23 will include audio description, open captioning and
sign-language interpretation.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts – Segerstrom Hall
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
Tickets: Start at $44.50
In person – The Box Office
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
Online – SCFTA.org
Phone – (714) 556-2787
Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
TTY number – (714) 556-2746
Group Sales – (714) 755-0236
Information provided is accurate at the time of printing, but is subject to change. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a private, nonprofit organization. “Segerstrom Center for the Arts” is a registered trademark.
