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STAGE TUBE: A Message from Stephen Schwartz to WICKED Fans
by Stage Tube - Oct 21, 2013

On Wednesday, October 30th, the blockbuster musical WICKED will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Broadway, a milestone achieved by only ten other Broadway productions in history. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, WICKED has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book byWinnie Holzman. The production is directed by Joe Mantello with musical staging by Wayne Cilento. WICKED is produced by Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone. Below, composer/Lyricist Stephen Schwartz shares a message for all Wicked fans as the show celebrates this milestone!

STAGE TUBE: WICKED Mexico - 'Popular'
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 21, 2013

Mejorteatro.com y Ocesa Teatro presentan en la página oficial de Wicked México, uno de los números musicales de esta producción, estrenada el pasado 17 de octubre: Popular, interpretada por Cecilia de la Cueva (Glinda) y Danna Paola (Elphaba).

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes - Book Writer Winnie Holzman Talks Crafting WICKED's Tale
by Stage Tube - Oct 5, 2013

The skill needed to adapt Gregory Maguire's novel into a stageable script takes both collaboration and out-of-the-box thinking. Working closely with the rest of the creative team, Wicked's book writer Winnie Holzman defined characters, built plot and weaved together themes to bring the story of Elphaba and Glinda to the stage. Click below to go behind-the-scenes with Holzman!

STAGE TUBE: Dramatists Guild Panel - Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman Talk Writing WICKED
by Stage Tube - Aug 24, 2013

Dramatists Guild of America presented the 2nd Annual National Conference in Chicago 'Having Our Say: Our History, Our Future' livestreaming on HowlRound TV channel on Thursday, August 22 and Friday, August 23. On Thursday, Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz spoke about w?riting WICKED with host Michael Kerker. Watch the interview below!

VIDEO: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg Talk 2 GUNS on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 29, 2013

Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington stopped by this morning's TODAY show on NBC to talk about their latest film '2 Guns.' Check out their appearance in full below!

VIDEO: First Look - Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg in New TV Spots for 2 GUNS
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 12, 2013

Universal Pictures has released two new TV spots for 2 the upcoming action thriller GUNS, starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg ,Paula Patton, Bill Paxton, Edward James Olmos and James Marsden. The film hits theaters on August 2. Get a first look below!

STAGE TUBE: WICKED's Alli Mauzey Answers Questions for 'Glinda Week'
by Stage Tube - Mar 30, 2013

As part of 'Glinda Week', Wicked fans submitted their questions online for Broadway's current Glinda, Alli Mauzey. Watch the video below to see if she answered your question!

VIDEO: First Trailer for Washington & Wahlberg's 2 GUNS
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 30, 2013

The first trailere for 2 GUNS, starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg, has just been released. Check it out, via The Hollywood Reporter, below! In 2 GUNS, A DEA agent and an undercover Naval Intelligence officer who have been tasked with investigating one another find they have been set up by the mob -- the very organization the two men believe they have been stealing money from.

STAGE TUBE: Dee Roscioli Goes Green as 'Elphaba' for WICKED at Segerstrom Center
by Stage Tube - Mar 7, 2013

In the episode 'Wicked Green' from the show 'Real Orange', host Maria Hall-Brown met with Dee Roscioli, who plays 'Elphaba' in the national tour of WICKED, as well as Christina Knapp, make-up supervisor for the show. Watch below to learn how Roscioli 'goes green' for each performance!

STAGE TUBE: WICKED's Special Effects Team Talks 'Smoke and Mirrors'
by Stage Tube - Feb 8, 2013

Who crafts the 'smoke and mirrors' of a Broadway show? The special effects team is an integral part of the Land of Oz, helping Wicked cast its spell on audiences at every performance. Discover how the special effects of Wicked were originally conceived and produced in the behind-the-scenes video below, featuring interviews with Chic Silber and more!

STAGE TUBE: Drag Queen Sings Dual Roles in WICKED Medley!
by Tracy Kaczorowski - Aug 7, 2012

Glen Alen simultaneously performed as WICKED characters Elphaba and Glinda at July 30th's SHOWGIRLS. Alen performed a medley of songs from WICKED at the weekly Monday night 'Drag-stravaganza' at Mickey's in West Hollywood. Check out the video below!

BWW Special Coverage: 4th of July Guide for the Patriotic Theatre Junkie - Videos, Event Schedules & More!
by BWW - Jul 4, 2012

A devout theater fan knows no holiday, and thankfully, many of Broadway's most beloved shows and performers nationwide don't either. So what's a theater enthusiast to do on this Independence Day? Check out a sampling of this year's most exciting 4th of July offerings and click below to revisit some of your favorites saluting our nation in song!

STAGE TUBE: Wendy Wasserstein on the Tony Honored TDF Open Doors Program
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 12, 2012

As previously reported, the Tony Award's Administration Committee has announced that Theatre Development Fund's Open Doors program will be among those honored with a special 2012 Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre.

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Many Costumes of WICKED!
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 29, 2012

400 custom costumes made of over 2,000 pieces of fabric and countless sparkles need to be maintained for 8 performances every week. It takes a small but talented army to keep these memorable outfits so stunning and new. Witness a day in the life of the WICKED wardrobe department below!

TV: Behind the Scenes of WICKED at Pantages Theatre!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2012

Back by 'Popular' demand, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, WICKED has returned to its Los Angeles home, the Pantages Theatre, for a strictly-limited engagement this holiday season running through January 29, 2012. When it first played the Pantages in 2005, it broke box office records and sold out in record time. WICKED returned two years later to begin an extended engagement that would go on to run two years, becoming one of the longest-running Broadway musicals in L.A. history. Go behindthe scenes of the production in the video below!

STAGE TUBE: David Burtka Visits WICKED!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 21, 2011

Back by 'Popular' demand, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, WICKED has returned to its Los Angeles home, the Pantages Theatre, for a strictly-limited engagement this holiday season running through January 29, 2012. When it first played the Pantages in 2005, it broke box office records and sold out in record time. WICKED returned two years later to begin an extended engagement that would go on to run two years, becoming one of the longest-running Broadway musicals in L.A. history. the video below, Broadway veteran and E! News correspondant David Burtka visits the show!

STAGE TUBE: WICKED Featured on ON THE RED CARPET
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2011

Back by 'Popular' demand, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, WICKED will return to its Los Angeles home, the Pantages Theatre, for a strictly-limited engagement this holiday season running November 30, 2011 - January 29, 2012. When it first played the Pantages in 2005, it broke box office records and sold out in record time. WICKED returned two years later to begin an extended engagement that would go on to run two years, becoming one of the longest-running Broadway musicals in L.A. history.

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Creators of WICKED's Monkeys!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 6, 2011

Winner of 35 major awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards, Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz. 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, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

STAGE TUBE: Cast of WICKED Performs at Bronx Zoo
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 1, 2011

In honor of its 8th Anniversary on Broadway, the blockbuster musical Wicked hosted a month-long roster of activities and promotions throughout the month of October, which featured a special performance at the Bronx Zoo. Click below to check out highlights from the event!

STAGE TUBE: WICKED Day's Ultimate Encore - Defying Gravity
by Robert Diamond - Oct 31, 2011

In honor of its 8th Anniversary on Broadway, the blockbuster musical Wicked treated its fans to a special 'Ultimate Encore' performance on Sunday, October 30th. Over 10,000 Wicked fans cast their votes online for their favorite song from the musical to be performed by the current Broadway cast for this one-time-only performance following this Sunday's matinee. The 'Ultimate Encore' performance was broadcast worldwide over Facebook that evening at 9pm for Wicked fans across the globe and features appearances by WICKED alumni, composer Stephen Schwartz & More!

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