‘WICKED’ returns to Boston next week

BOSTON – Something wicked is casting a spell over the theater district this fall.WICKED, the smash-hit musical based on the best selling 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire, returns to the Boston Opera House Sept. 1 – Oct. 17.WICKED is the untold story of an unlikely friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students at Shiz University – the popular blonde Glinda and Elphaba, a misunderstood girl with emerald green skin. WICKED tells the story of how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.Broadway Across America Boston President Drew Murphy said the production is very popular in the area.”There is no question WICKED is a favorite amongst Boston audiences,” Murphy said. “We are delighted to once again bring this stellar production back for audiences of all ages to enjoy. WICKED is a precious and memorable theatrical experience whether you are seeing it for the first time or reliving the magic again.”Music and lyrics are by Stephen Schwartz, who is best known for Godspell, Pippin and Pocahontas. The show is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello with musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento, who is best known for his work in Aida and Tommy.WICKED is the winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards.Tickets are $38-$153 and are available by calling 800-982-2787, online at www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Boston or www.Ticketmaster.com/Wicked and at the Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St. The Boston Opera House is located at 39 Washington St.