‘Wicked’ returns to JAX after seven years

The Broadway sensation “WICKED” looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle.  Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin, who is smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

With a thrilling score that includes the hits: “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” Wicked has been hailed by The New York Times as “the defining musical of the decade,” and by Time Magazine as “a magical Broadway musical with brains, heart, and courage.”  The company usually brings 13 trucks taking 2 days of assembly, 75 cast and crew members (both local and those with the tour group).  This is what it takes to get the show-on-the road and ready for local audiences.  Wicked will be in JAX for 16 performances.

Having recently celebrated its 15th anniversary on Broadway, Wicked is the winner of over 100 international awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards.  Wicked has been performed in over 100 cities in 16 countries around the world (U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Germany, Holland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, The Philippines, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland and China) and has thus far been translated into six languages: Japanese, German, Dutch, Spanish, Korean and Portuguese.  Wicked has amassed nearly $5 billion in global sales and has been seen by over 60 million people worldwide.

Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman.  The production is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello with musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento.  Wicked is produced by Marc Platt, Universal Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.  Follow Wicked on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

“WICKED”
DATES:  &  TIMES
Wed, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Thurs., Nov. 21 at 1:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 22 at 8 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 23 at 2 & 8 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 24 at 1:30 & 7 p.m.
Mon., Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Tues., Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 29 at 1:30 & 8 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 30 at 2 & 8 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m.
Please note, there will be no performance of WICKED on Thanksgiving, Thurs., Nov. 28, 2019.

TICKETS: for “WICKED” start at $53.13, plus applicable fees, and can be purchased at the box office from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling (904) 632-5000, or online 24/7 at fscjartistseries.org.

Due to the high demand for tickets after WICKED's record-breaking engagement in 2012, some ticket buyers have searched for tickets through third party ticket agencies or brokers.  Tickets purchased through these sources are usually substantially more expensive than the original ticket price.

There have been instances where ticket brokers have launched websites that might include the Times – Union Center and/or the names of our shows in order to confuse ticket buyers.  The only way that patrons can be sure that they are purchasing legitimate tickets at the original ticket price is to purchase them from the area above.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
      Moran Theater
      300 West Water St.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202