About the Event
WICKED, the Broadway and West End musical phenomenon, acclaimed as “one of the greatest musicals of our time” (Daily Mail, UK) is set to cast its magical spell over Manila audiences when it returns on February 2, 2017. The incredible original production, which is coming direct from a multi record--‐breaking tour of the UK and Ireland, flies into The Theatre at Solaire for a special limited engagement as part of a major international tour. Visa Credit, Debit and Prepaid cardholders can purchase tickets first with 10% discount in the Visa Entertainment Presale from 25 July to 25 August. Tickets are available at ticketworld.com.ph and all TicketWorld outlets.
“A gorgeous musical that brought tears to our eyes” (The Huffington Post), Wicked is one of the world’s most celebrated, spectacular and successful stage musicals of all time. WICKED first premiered in Manila at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in 2014, opening to rave reviews. The show had a successful seven-week run, attracting sell--‐out audiences.
The “gravity‐defying hit” (Time Out London) and “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” (The New York Times) has already enchanted 50 million theatregoers of all ages across the world, and won over 100 awards including 3 Tony® Awards on Broadway, 2 Olivier Awards in London, 6 Helpmann Awards in Australia and a Grammy® Award. Wicked has been hailed as “a phenomenon that keeps growing” (Los Angeles Times) and “the biggest thing in musicals since The Phantom of the Opera first opened” (The Times, UK).
Set in a spectacular and colourful fantasy world of wizards, witches, magic and spells, Wicked tells the story of an unlikely but profound friendship between a popular blonde girl called Glinda and a misunderstood, green--‐skinned girl named Elphaba. Filled with wonder and enchantments, this magical stage musical follows their extraordinary journey from sorcery students to becoming the iconic Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West from L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’.
WICKED is guaranteed to leave theatre--‐goers both young and old captivated with a story that tugs at the heartstrings, and a phenomenal musical score that features the hit songs ‘Defying Gravity’, ‘Popular’ and ‘For Good’ amongst a host of memorable numbers.
Wicked has music and lyrics by multi Grammy® and Academy® Award--‐winner Stephen Schwartz (Godspell; Disney’s Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame) and is based on the novel ‘Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West’ by Gregory Maguire and adapted for the stage by Winnie Holzman. Musical staging is by Tony® Award--‐winner Wayne Cilento and the production is directed by two--‐time Tony® Award--‐winner Joe Mantello.
Wicked is produced by Marc Platt, Universal Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone. Executive Producer (UK/International Tour) Michael McCabe. The Manila engagement is presented by Lunchbox Theatrical Productions and Concertus Manila.
SEASON DETAILS
WICKED - The Award Winning Broadway And West End Musical
Season: Opens 2 February, 2017
Venue: The Theatre at Solaire
Cast: International Cast
PERFORMANCE TIMES:
Tuesday – Friday: 8pm
Saturday/Sunday – 2pm & 8pm
TICKET PRICE:
Emerald Php 7,000
A Reserve Php 5,800
B Reserve Php 4,500
C Reserve Php, 3,350
D Reserve Php 1,750
*Ticket Prices are exclusive of TicketWorld fees and Ticket Protect
BOOKINGS:
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PHONE: (63 2) 891‐9999
LUNCHBOX THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS
Headed by James Cundall, Lunchbox Theatrical Productions is one of Australasia’s leading producers of live entertainment, and over the last two decades has created a reputation for bringing top quality international productions to audiences across five continents. Since 1998, Lunchbox Theatrical Productions has brought a wide array of live entertainment to Singapore, including musicals
(The Phantom of the Opera, Dirty Dancing, Annie, Chicago, Cats, We Will Rock You, Miss Saigon); spectaculars (Riverdance); boutique shows (Stomp, Potted Potter, Slava’s Snowshow, Tap Dogs); musical concerts (ABBA Mania, Thriller Live, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Bootleg Beatles); international artists (Elaine Paige, Bryn Terfel, David Helfgott); as well as The Imperial Ice Stars productions of The Sleeping Beauty on Ice, Swan Lake on Ice , Cinderella on Ice and The Nutcracker on Ice to name just a few.
Lunchbox Theatrical Productions is based in the UK with companies in Hong Kong, Singapore, The Philippines, Australia and New Zealand.
www.lunchbox-productions.com
CONCERTUS MANILA
Founded in 2004, Concertus is one of the leading promoters of live entertainment in the Philippines. The company focuses on providing high--‐calibre shows that elevate the entertainment scene year after year. Determined to be on top is forged by the trust and confidence from our international partners, making Concertus Manila the finest source of entertainment productions. A full--‐ service production company with a reputation for excellence, creativity and passion in numerous concerts, musical and theatrical shows, both local and international. Concertus Manila values strategy, dynamism and strong visual branding. Concertus Manila lives to entertain you.