VIDEO: Brittney Johnson Discusses Taking Over as 'Glinda' in WICKED on TODAY
by Michael Major
- Feb 24, 2022
This morning, Brittney Johnson appeared on the Today Show to discuss being the first Black woman to take over the role of Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. Johnson was surprised by original 'Glinda' Kristin Chenoweth, who sent in a congratulatory video message. She also appeared on NBC Nightly News to take viewers backstage at Wicked.
VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peek of WICKED IN CONCERT on PBS
by Nicole Rosky
- Aug 19, 2021
Rejoycify! It's just a matter of days until PBS presents Wicked IN CONCERT: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score. The special will air on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 9pm ET (check local listings) on PBS. Check out a sneak peek!
Rona Siddiqui Is WICKED's Next Flying Free Songwriter
by Alan Henry
- Jul 20, 2020
Today WICKED announced their next Flying Free songwriter: Rona Siddiqui. After working alongside composer Stephen Schwartz, Flying Free artists have their songs were professionally orchestrated, engineered, and imagined into never-before-seen music videos.
VIDEO: Watch Eden Espinosa Sing a WICKED-Inspired Tune from New 'Flying Free' Series!
by Nicole Rosky
- Dec 18, 2019
For over 16 years, WICKED's timeless story and stirring music has moved millions of people. In partnership with ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), WICKED invited artists to revisit the Land of Oz and write an original song inspired by the characters, events, and themes of the show. After working alongside composer Stephen Schwartz, their songs were professionally orchestrated, engineered, and imagined into three never-before-seen music videos.
Below, check out the first a new music video of the series a?' Flying Free: Wicked-Inspired Songs.The song, 'Higher' is written by Khiyon Hursey and performed by WICKED alum Eden Espinosa.
VIDEO: Peter Hollens Performs WICKED Medley With The Show's Touring Cast
by Linnae Medeiros
- Sep 24, 2019
Let's head down to the Ozdust Ballroom for Peter Hollens' medley of the iconic songs from Wicked! Let us rejoicify by checking out the video below to see Peter perform alongside Wicked national tour cast members Andy Richardson, Brandon Stonestreet, Aidan Wharton, Nick Gaswirth, Matt Densky, Amanda Fallon Smith, Micaela Martinez, Jordan Casanova, Megan Loomis, Jennafer Newberry, and Sarah Anne Fernandez.
A Week of WICKED: Lilli Cooper Takes on an Elphaba Classic!
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 29, 2018
While we await the big night, BroadwayWorld is counting down with a week of flashbacks from Wicked past. Below, watch as Lilli Cooper, who last appeared on Broadway in SpongeBob Squarepants, sings Elphaba's big Act I number at Stars in the Alley in 2015!
A Week of WICKED: Elphabas and Fiyeros of Past Unite to Sing 'As Long As You're Mine'
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 28, 2018
While we await the big night, BroadwayWorld is counting down with a week of flashbacks from Wicked past. Below, watch as eight Elphabas and Fiyeros (Teal Wicks, Richard H. Blake, Caroline Bowman, Matt Shingledecker, Lindsay Mendez, Derek Klena, Christine Dwyer and Justin Guarini) sing Wicked's 'As Long as You're Mine' from start to finish.