WICKED: Oh, What A Celebration We'll Have Today
TPAC Staff
This month, the fan-favorite blockbuster musical, Wicked, will celebrate its 10th anniversary. On October 30, it will become one of only 10 other Broadway productions to have reached this milestone. Here is a look at all the “Emerald City” celebrations coming up:
First, a deluxe edition of the original Broadway Cast recording with all 19 original tracks, plus bonus tracks, and a new track called “Popular Song” by MIKA featuring Arianna Grande, will be released digitally October 29 and in stores November 19. The two-CD edition will feature new artwork created specifically for the show’s anniversary. It will include a booklet with updated content by composer Stephen Schwartz and Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. A vinyl, collector’s edition will be for sale online at www.wickedthemusical.com and at the Gershwin Theatre.
If you will be in New York, you can find Wicked costumes, memorabilia, and merchandise on display from October 20 to November 1 at the NBC Experience Store in Rockefeller Plaza. At the JFK airport, the American Airlines terminal will be transformed into Oz from October 15 until November 30. The display, called the “World of Wicked,” will feature a replica of Glinda’s bubble and a special museum display called “Behind the Emerald Curtain.”
The show’s home on Broadway, the Gershwin Theatre, is undergoing renovations for the 10th anniversary performance, including changes to the front-of-house and restrooms, as well as the installation of new carpeting and new seats. Meanwhile, the artwork and website for Wicked are receiving makeovers, and a special “greenified” Playbill will be distributed at the show on the night of October 30.
Don’t live in New York and feel like you’re missing out on all Wicked fun? Fans of the show on Facebook and Twitter followers can participate in online giveaways during “30 Days of Flight.” The prizes include special gifts, messages from cast members, and more. Every week, fans will have the opportunity to win two tickets to the 10th anniversary performance. You can like Wicked here and follow the show here.
Last but not least, celebrity and fashion manicurist Deborah Lippman has created a new trio of nail polishes in honor of the anniversary. You can pick up the shades called “Defying Gravity”, “Popular”, and “One Short Day” at Sephora stores or www.sephora.com for a limited time.
Wicked is currently playing an open-ended run on Broadway in New York and operating two national tours, one of which will make a four-week, return stop at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in March to April 2014. Tickets go on sale in January.
For more on the anniversary celebrations and reunions check out these links:
WICKED 10th Anniversary Cruise Launches November 3
Idina Menzel & Kristin Chenoweth Smile Big For New WICKED Reunion Photo
WICKED Chat: Kristin Chenoweth & Idina Menzel Talk Rumored Rivalry, Tonys, & More