Hold your breath; there are more stunning figures ahead. “Wicked" broke its own record on November 26, 2006, by crossing the box office take of $1,715,155!! In the same year, it managed to creep on the top of the list, featuring the ten most requested events of the year by TicketMaster. Finally, there was a theatrical production that snatched the top ten privileges from rock and sports events!

The sales figure of this show is enough to shake you from top to bottom. Imagine how the show actually would be! Well, there has to something intriguing in the story, which has managed to captivate the audience’s interest for four long years!

The story revolves around the meeting of two girls, who actually are witches, in the Land of Oz. This is before Dorothy arrives on the scene. One of the girls has an emerald green skin. She is elegant and sizzling. The other girl is the opposite with normal skin and humble thoughts. She gets much attention due to her beauty and goodness. How are two simple girls with contrasting attitudes transformed into witches? The Wizard in “Wicked" will tell you!

Watch the Wicked Witch of the West as well as Glinda, the Good Witch bring a series of exciting events, sudden twists, and gripping climaxes in the story. For 2 hours and 45 minutes, you are transported to the Land of Oz, where magic exudes from every nook and corner!

“Wicked" is based on a novel by Gregory Maguire. The novel was a best-seller. Stephen Schwartz has rendered terrific music as well as lyrics to the show. He is better known for his work in “The Prince of Egypt" as well as “Pocachontas", for which he bagged the Academy Award. Winnie holzman has written the book. He is famous for his “Once and Again", “Thirty Something", and “My So Called Life". The Tony Award-winner Wayne Cilento has carried out the musical staging. His shows “The Who’s Tommy", How to Succeed…" and “Aida" still gather huge applause. Joe Mantello, who boasts of grabbing two Tony Awards in consecutive years, 2003 and 2004, has directed this legendary show. His other memorable works include “Take Me Out", “Frankie & Johnny in the Claire de Lune", and “Assassins."

After reading this, you cannot help but pick up your phone and dial a number to book tickets. This is a wise option; as box offices can hardly help you. The houses are packed and there is a never-ending line on the windows. You can even log online and order tickets to be delivered at home.

Whatever you do, don’t miss “Wicked"! This is one example of perfect team work and fine display of talents. The Land of Oz has come to life! It’s waiting for you to come and join the witch craft!