Review “Wicked” (Broadway in Chicago): The Witches are Back… Thank Goodness!

The Tony Award-winning musical "Wicked" is back in Chicago, presented by Broadway in Chicago alongside Marc Platt, Universal Stage Productions, and others. This adaptation of Gregory Maguire's novel, which reimagines the stories of the witches of Oz originally from L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful World of Oz," weaves in a clever narrative and witty dialogue that references the classic 1939 MGM movie. The musical, with book by Winnie Holzman and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, explores the unexpected friendship between Glinda, played by Jennafer Newberry, and Elphaba, played by Lissa deGuzman. Their chemistry builds from initial animosity to deep friendship, moving audiences emotionally. The show also features a charming love interest, Fiyero, played by Jordan Litz. The production is lauded for its humor, music, and the dynamic performances of its leads. Running for two hours and fifty minutes, including an intermission, "Wicked" is showing at the Nederlander Theatre, with performances from Tuesdays through Sundays.