Wicked at Uihlein Hall

Stephen Schartz’s ingenuity and talent breach generation gaps, from beloved Disney films to flawless Broadway enchantment charm. The hit-making virtuoso who brought Godspell and Pippin to the world has now breathed life into Broadway-blockbuster Wicked, which comes to Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts for the summer playbill. 

Wicked smartly weaves political themes, unconventional heroes, and improbable love within a number of catchy tracks!

The story

The tale follows Elphaba, the adulterine daughter of the wife of Munchkinland’s governor. Despite her family and identity struggles, Elphaba makes it into the highly regarded Shiz University, where she bunks with social butterfly Galinda. Two complete opposites hardly get along at first but soon become fond of each other. 

Unfortunately, things go downhill when Elphaba notices heinous acts against the Animals, a sentient race often tormented by oppressive forces. Galinda and Elphaba go to the Wizard for help, but the Wizard disappointingly offers little assistance. A disillusioned Elphaba leaves the Emerald City to fight for justice for the Animals, leaving Galinda and her studies at Shiz University behind. 

Meanwhile, Galinda - known as Glinda - climbs the social ladder, marries Fiyero, the Captain of the Guard, and pursues an socialite lifestyle. Elphaba unwittingly wins Fiyero’s eye as he falls in love with her. Will the couple’s love flourish unburdened, or will Elphaba’s political drive push Fiyero away, and destroy her?

Production

Wicked opened its first debut 20 years ago at San Francisco’s Curran Theatre. As its influence spread, it broke into new theatres year after year, achieving international acclaim across multiple countries and continents. Its capacity to bring in audiences also inspired Hollywood to make a movie based on the Broadway show, that released November 2024.

Wicked scored numerous awards during its prime in the 2000s, including Two Drama Desk Awards, 3 Tony awards, and a Grammy award for Best Musical Theater Album. The cast and crew performing at Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts on Friday 1st August 2025 promise to deliver a fantastic performance. 

Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts

Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts offers the perfect location to soak in this popular musical. You’ll enjoy more than a basic fairytale about magic, witches, and crazy monkeys in this critically acclaimed Broadway show. Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts and its atmosphere that bridges characters, settings, and themes you’ll love and hate. Tickets for Wicked start at $109, so reserve your seats, take flight, and rediscover the magic of Oz!