Austrian premiere of Wicked at the Baden Theatre has been announced

The musical will premiere on 3rd October

An epic friendship. A fateful betrayal. A story you've never heard before – and you'll never forget! Bühne Baden presents the Austrian premiere of the award-winning world hit WICKED in a spectacular new production. Be enchanted by a captivating story full of magic, intrigue and moving emotions that has captivated audiences for over two decades.

Experience the prequel to the legendary WIZARD OF OZ and immerse yourself in the world of Elphaba and Glinda – two young women whose fates intersect in the sparkling but dangerous land of Oz. Not only legends are created here, friendships are also put to the test, heroes are born and enemies are made. Stephen Schwartz created an unparalleled score full of magical melodies. Winnie Holzman adapts Gregory Maguire's novel as a stage work of timeless topicality – a rousing political parable and a passionate plea for tolerance and empathy. From the Broadway premiere in 2003 to international triumphs in 16 countries to the acclaimed cinema adaptation – WICKED inspires millions of people worldwide. Now it can finally be experienced in Austria - exclusively and only at the Baden stage! This is not just a musical. It is an event, an experience full of magical moments that you cannot miss.

The cast is led by Laura Panzeri as Elphaba and Vanessa Heinz as Glinda joined by Timotheus Hollweg as Fiyero, Mark Seibert as The Wizard, Maya Hakvoort as Madame Akaber, Beppo Binder as Dr. Dillamond, Anna Rosa Döller as Nessarose, Jens Emmert as Boq, Branimir Agovi as Elphaba's father, Liviana Degen as Elphaba's Mother / Beautiful-Beautiful, Mariella Hofbauer as Midwife / Pfanny, Jan-Eike Majert as Young Wizard / Averick with Orchestra, choir, dance ensemble and young artists of the Baden Stage.

Wicked has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman, based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, german by Michael Kunze (lyrics) and Ruth Deny (dialogues), orchestration William David Brohn, musical arrangements Alex Lacamoire & Stephen Oremus, musical direction by Sebastian de Domenico, production by Andreas Gergen, stage by Momme Hinrichs, costumes by Claudio Pohle, choreography by Francesc Abós, choir conductor Victor Petrov, lighting by Stephanie Affleck, sound design by Florian Carau and mask design by Edu von Gomes.