Wicked “Journey Through Oz” Worldwide Premiere Tour Announced

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Wicked "Journey Through Oz" Worldwide Premiere Tour Announced

Universal Pictures, in collaboration with the acclaimed powerhouse stars of Wicked —Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning artist and Academy Award® nominee Cynthia Erivo; Grammy-winning multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum—today announced The Journey Through Oz, a five-city global premiere tour celebrating the release of Universal Pictures’ generation-defining cinematic event, Wicked (in theaters November 22). The exclusive series of events will include four themed premieres and a special screening and event across five international cities, featuring sets, costumes and props from the film, offering fans an unparalleled experience of the film’s wondrous, breathtaking world.

The Journey Through Oz will feature four one-of-a-kind premiere events, with each city transforming into a dazzling, immersive tribute to a key location in Wicked. The global tour, which will also include a special screening and event in New York City on November 14, will reimagine the following iconic sets from Wicked’s land of Oz:

  • Sydney, Australia – Munchkinland: Experience the whimsical charm and vibrant beauty of Munchkinland at Sydney’s renowned State Theatre. Sunday, November 3, 2024.
  • Los Angeles, California – Shiz University: Step into the soaring, ornate academic halls of Shiz University at the iconic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Saturday, November 9, 2024.
  • The Enchanted Forest in Mexico City, Mexico – Explore the mystical, shadowed, arboreal magic of the Oz’s Enchanted Forest at Mexico City’s celebrated Auditorio Nacional. Monday, November 11, 2024.
  • Ozdust Ballroom in New York City, New York – A special screening will be followed by an event at the renowned Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), featuring a re-creation of the film’s glamorous Ozdust Ballroom. Thursday, November 14, 2024.
  • Emerald City in London, United Kingdom – Discover the shimmering jewel of Oz, the capital city, with it towering, gilded architecture and thrilling sights, at the legendary Royal Festival Hall. Monday, November 18, 2024.

Erivo and Grande will be joined at various stops on the premiere tour by their fellow cast members, including Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh, pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum, Emmy nominee Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Tony nominee Ethan Slater, Emmy nominee Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James. The film’s visionary director Jon M. Chu and three-time Oscar® nominated producer Marc Platt will also make appearances at select premieres.

Based on one of the most beloved and enduring stage musicals in Broadway history, Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz, starring Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning and Oscar®-nominated powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman gilded by privilege and ambition who has yet to discover her true heart.  

About WICKED

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After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season. 

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. 

The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. 

The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.

The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots); a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman) and four-time Emmy winner Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) as the voice of Dr. Dillamond. 

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich AsiansIn the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.

Wicked is produced by Marc Platt (La La LandThe Little Mermaid), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly AkimboNext to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff. 

Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is adapted for the screen by the stage production’s book writer Winnie Holzman and by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway stage musical is produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

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