Wicked at Benedum Center

Get ready for the most magical adventure this winter! The Tony Award-winning Broadway epic Wicked is hitting the major venues this 2026! For the first quarter of the year, Wicked jumps on a highly awaited trek and will be making a stop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! For a limited four week period, Wicked will be conquering the iconic Benedum Center! The showcase features the award-winning production that has taken over the world literally by storm! Catch Elphaba and Galinda as they embark on a journey through University life, rivalry, friendship, and meeting the almighty Wizard! It’s a terrific story based on Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked! With direction by Tony Award winning director Joe Mantello and music and lyrics by multi awarded composer Stephen Schwartz, Wicked will be at the Benedum Center and take you on a gravity defying adventure! Hurry and don’t miss out by clicking on the Get Tickets link before it’s too late!

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THE PLOT

Elphaba is a smart young woman with incredible talents. But her skin is green. She felt much disdain by her father, the Governor of Munchkinland. She and her younger paraplegic sister Nessarose join Shiz University as students. Elphaba’s magic powers catches the attention of the school’s headmistress, Madame Morrible and she has been assigned to room with a beautiful, blonde student, Galinda. Galinda is popular while Elpahab is shunned by fellow students due to her green skin and sarcastic personality. The roommates clash at first but a beautiful friendship develops. What transpired between the two friends that would led Elpahab to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Galinda as Glinda the Good? Find out by catching Wicked at the Benedum Center this winter!

AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME

Finally, Wicked makes its highly awaited comeback! The theatrical masterpiece that has been named as the fourth longest running Broadway show of all time will be hitting the road once again and it’s slated to deliver one month runs across key cities! Yes, you read that right! For four weeks, Wicked will be taking over many iconic venues across the U.S., including Pennsylvania’s Benedum Center! Broadway fans in Pittsburgh and beyond can definitely check out this award-winning production as it arrives and make Benedum Center its home from January 14 to February 15, 2026! The production will deliver a whopping total of 40 performances! Lucky theater fans are in for an excellent treat as Wicked brings the magic of its New York production to Pittsburgh.

“I was spellbound to the edge of my seat.” – VoxATL

HISTORY

Based on the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Magure, Wicked has been named as one of the longest running musicals on Broadway. Its latest milestone was passing Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats as the fourth longest running musical. The musical premiered in 2003 on Broaday and went on its first North American Tour in 2005. Two decaldes later, the musical is still one of the most in demand productions across the globe! This winter, you get the chance to see the fantastic epic – a masterpiece featuring direction by Tony winning musical director Joe Mantello and book by Drama Desk Award winning playwright Winnie Holzman. The musical also features music and lyrics by multi award winning composer Stephen Schwartz. Other awesome creative minds behind the musical includes Wayne Cilento on musical staging, Eugene Lee on scenic design, Susan Hilferty on costume, Kenneth Posner on lighting, and Tony Meola on sound.

“Broadway’s Biggest Blockbuster.” – New York Times

Wicked secured a ton of prestigious awards after premiering on Broadway in 2003. The original musical, which featured the iconic casts Idinal Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth as Elphaba and Galinda won three Tony Awards out of ten nominations, seven Drama Desk Awards, a Drama League Award, and four Outer Critics Circle Award. Meanwhile, the official soundtrack of the musical won a Grammy Award for Best Music Show Album. 

REVIEWS

“If every musical had the brains, heart & courage of Wicked, Broadway really would be a magical place.” – Time Magazine

Besides awards, the production also received a ton of amazing reviews from professional theater and musical critics. The New York Times called Wicked, “Broadway’s Biggest Blockbuster.” There is no doubt about the validity of this statement as Wicked is recorded to be the second highest grossing Broadway musical after Lion King. Meanwhile, Time Magazine lauded the musical for its incredible storyline, “If every musical had the brains, heart & courage of Wicked, Broadway really would be a magical place.”

Some more recent reviews were also glowing. Vox ATL sent an avid film fanatic to the musical. So pretty much the show was an uncharted territory for the writer. However, his review had nothing but great words, “And with the magic of the intricate sets, the meticulous costumes, and, of course, the singing, I was spellbound to the edge of my seat.” The writer continued, “To say I was surprised at how much I enjoyed “Wicked” would understate the grin on my face during intermission, and the even wider one when we stood for the final ovation.”

Over at the Guardian, the article acknowledged that the musical is as good as ever. “20 years on, this Wizard of Oz prequel still charms.” The musical was also praised for its outstanding score, “And there’s Stephen Schwartz’s music. It might not be the most inventive Broadway fare, but it’s cleverly structured with an eye to theme, featuring recurring and stirring motif and leitmotif.”

“20 years on, this Wizard of Oz prequel still charms.” – The Guardian

Catch the Wicked in Pennsylvania as it conquers the Benedum Center for four weeks. The show duration will be two hours and 45 minutes including a 15 minute intermission. The venue is the perfect destination to host such as massive production thanks to the space’s cutting edge features. The Benedum Center for Performing Arts is known for its opulent architecture bringing the magic of 20th century architecture into the modern times. The venue, a historical gem in Pittsburgh’s entertainment scene, has hosted some of the most exciting Broadway musicals and concerts to come to the city. Wicked is sure to be given the state of the art treatment – from top quality sound and lights and incredible staging. The venue also provides audiences stunning acoutics and a terrific ambiance. Enjoy easy accessibility and great customer service when you come to the Benedum Center. 

Don’t wait too long now before securing your tickets to see Wicked at the Benedum Center! This cultural phenomenon is sure to bring all the musical fanatics from far and wide and all performances at the venue are sure to be fully packed! So hurry and make sure to hit the Get Tickets link as early as now!