SO MUCH HAPPENED BEFORE DOROTHY DROPPED IN. The New York Times calls WICKED a “megahit” and “Broadway's biggest blockbuster.” WICKED has proven itself one of the most popular shows to ever play Broadway/LA as well. The Los Angeles Times said, “WICKED is a phenomenon that keeps growing. The witchcraft is as fresh as ever. WICKED is here to stay,” and the Orange County Register called it “America's must-see musical. It delivers everything we expect of a big ticket musical-theater experience - spectacle, anthemic songs, a cathartic story - and makes the most of an irresistible theme: the indelible bond of friendship.”

“Behind The Emerald Curtain” -- An Exclusive Insiders’ Look At WICKED -- will be offered at the Pantages Theatre on Friday evenings at 6:00 pm. Join us as the record-breaking L.A. company offers a rare glimpse into the world of the blockbuster musical. Hosted by L.A. cast members, this 60-minute experience will show what happens to make a big Broadway musical like WICKED come alive at every performance – everything from design and production to performance and marketing. Tickets for “Behind the Emerald Curtain” (which do not include admission to WICKED) are $25 each, and may be purchased by phone, at the box office, or online.