Wicked – The fantastic story of the witches of Oz.

Plays 16 Sep. 2023 - Apr. 24 2024

Price: SEK 150-860

Swedish premiere of the largest production ever of Wicked - the hit musical that took the world by storm.

The musical Wicked tells the story of what happened in the land of Oz before Dorothy got there (in the classic film The Wizard of Oz), from the perspective of the two witches. How mismatched friends Elphaba and Galinda found each other, became the evil and the good witch respectively, and managed to defeat the tyranny of the evil wizard. It's a story of alienation, courage and love, told with magic, imagination and great music. Several of the songs, including "Defying gravity", have become big hits.

The set in Gothenburg is the largest ever, with an extended orchestra, large ensemble and breathtaking stage solutions. In the lead role as Elphaba, "the wicked witch of the west", 23-year-old Feline Andersson makes her debut. Galinda, who becomes the good Glinda, is sung by Anna Salonen, who previously appeared in, among other things, the musical Oliver! at the Gothenburg Opera.

The musical Wicked celebrates 20 years and is one of the world's most popular musicals. The original production had its world premiere on Broadway in 2003 – where it has played 7,000 performances to date – and premiered in the West End three years later.