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The History of the Gershwin Theatre Posted by Julie Harmon On February – 15 – 2009 The original name for the George Gershwin Theatre was the Uris. In 1972 when it first opened, the Uris was the next large Broadway theatre to have been built since 1931 when the Earl Carroll was constructed. It occupied…

“Wicked” is a popular musical that will run at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, PA from November 1-26, 2023. The musical has received critical acclaim and many awards, including 3 Tony Awards and 6 Drama Desk Awards. This highly anticipated show is finally coming to Philadelphia, and fans across the country are eagerly awaiting the…

Wicked has set its sights on New Haven neighbor Wallingford, Connecticut for its upcoming fall tour. Playing the Oakdale Theatre from November 30 through December 11, 2016, Wicked will mark its first visit to Wallingford during its historic touring run. Wicked is the Broadway sensation that has sold out the Gershwin Theare on Broadway for…

Wicked will be coming to INB Performing Arts Center in Spokane, Washington from May 7 – May 25, 2014. Wicked’s trek to the great northwest will mark its second visit to Spokane and only stop in Washington in 2014. Wicked is the story of the witches of Oz and how they came to step into…

Wicked Closes in Chicago By Julie Harmon On March 26, 2008 It is expected that David Stone, producer of the unprecedented “Wicked” Chicago production, will announce on Wednesday that the show will ring the final curtain down at the Oriental Theatre following the 1,500 performance on January 25, 2009. By the time that they fly…

Wicked Offers Ultimate Encore Performance for Eight Anniversary on Broadway Posted by Julie Harmon On October – 30 – 2011 It has been eight years since Broadway was first enchanted by the Tony Award winning musical ‘Wicked’. This month, this musical, which has fascinated the imaginations and captivated the hearts of millions, will celebrate its…