Wicked at San Diego Civic Theatre

In 1995 Gregory Maguire wrote the book, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, paving the way to make a fresh new show and another trip back to the land of Oz.

A deep dive into Wicked sheds-light on the history behind Oz’s most iconic characters, leaving audiences around America enchanted by this riveting musical. The unlikely yet unique friendship between Elphaba and Glinda encourages the debate over “good vs. evil”. Elphaba, the hated Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz, turns out to be a something of a likeable and charming person.

Packed full of great songs like “Defying Gravity” and “Popular,” the musical delivers its heartfelt message in a fashion that leaves viewers captivated and inspired.

Wicked debuted in San Francisco in 2003 before making its way to Broadway later that year. Since that premiere, the musical has gone onto to be one of the best-selling shows of all time! The musical has surpassed $1 billion in ticket sales and broke box office records around the globe.

The production has also taken home a number of awards, including 3 Tony Awards, 7 Drama Desk Awards, and a Grammy.

These awards showcase Wicked’s awesome performances, magical storyline, and production of the best quality. The shows cast includes the talents of Lauren Samuels, Austen Danielle Bohmer, Blake Hammond, and many more.

”AN UNFORGETTABLE TALE OF FRIENDSHIP AND ACCEPTANCE. THIS ‘OZ’ PREQUEL IS A DAZZLING ORIGIN STORY FOR AN ICONIC VILLAIN.” - Official Theatre

“I feel so honored each night to play Elphaba and to tell the empowering message of friendship between the two witches. This role is so iconic and it truly is a sisterhood.” - Lauren Samuels

The awesome San Diego Civic Theatre in San Diego, California is the theatre you can see Samuels and the rest of the show's cast at their best on Tuesday 11th February 2025. Well-known for its friendly ushers and awesome architecture, San Diego Civic Theatre is the perfect location for this magical musical experience.

Wicked is the perfect show for friends and family who love The Wizard of Oz. With its huge popularity, tickets for the production are going to sell quick