Wicked at Keller Auditorium

Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz created Wicked along with writer Winnie Holzman, the show has played a greater part in establishing the origins of Oz, giving us an in-depth look into the land’s more well-known witches.

Wicked is a loose adaptation of the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.

The show's first run was in 2003 in San Francisco before going on to Broadway later that year. The show has garnered spectacular reviews from critics and audiences alike. Hit numbers like “Defying Gravity” and “Popular” are almost always unforgettable for new audiences. Since its first run, Wicked has become one of the most popular shows OF ALL TIME! What sets The production apart is its powerful themes about acceptance, friendship, and understanding.

The original Broadway production won 3 Tony Awards, seven Drama Desk Awards, and 1 Grammy.

Since that Broadway debut, The show has gone on to exceed $1 BILLION in revenue on Broadway, joining the small club of The Phantom of the Opera and The Lion King as the only Broadway productions to do so! The production has SMASHED box-office takings across the world, with weekly-gross-takings records in Los Angeles, Chicago, St. Louis, and London.

The exquisite costume styling and unique special effects made for an enchanting experience that whisks the viewer straight to the magical land of Oz! The current tour cast features Lauren Samuels as Elphaba, Austen Danielle Bohmer as Glinda, and Blake Hammond as The Wizard.

The Musical is the perfect production for friends and family who are fans of The Wizard of Oz. The production takes on deep ideas such as the nature of good and evil, making it a powerful experience for viewers of ALL ages.

The Keller Auditorium is the fitting location for this storied Musical, as it has impressed audiences for plenty of years. With the excellent set design and atmosphere provided by Portland's Keller Auditorium, getting to see a performance of Wicked will make for an excellent night.

Whether you're a long-time fan of musicals or a first-time theatergoer, Wicked promises an enchanting experience that will ignite your imagination! Spaces are limited and tickets are selling FAST. You can get your tickets to Wicked today from Ticket Squeeze by hitting the get tickets link. Ticket Squeeze is an online marketplace providing tickets to all the current productions on Broadway and even more available from shows on tour at a city near you.