The ‘Wicked’ Press Tour Was… A Lot. I Miss It Already

6 Pop Culture Moments That Only Exist Thanks To The 2003 Premiere Of ‘Wicked’

Not even the original creators of Wicked could have predicted their own show’s success. Even as Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman collaborated on their satirical story of disillusion, distrust, and disenchantment in the early 2000s, they mostly wrote for snarky middle-aged audiences – fellow grumpy Boomers who were unhappy with the Bush administration. They certainly didn’t write for teenage girls, or closeted gay men, or Oprah; and yet, Wicke…

5 Viral and Bizarre Moments from the 'Wicked' Press Tour: From 'Defying Gravity' Comment to Constant Crying and More

The 'Wicked' press tour has been a whirlwind due to the viral moments involving stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

The ‘Wicked’ Press Tour Was… A Lot. I Miss It Already

Somewhere along the way – between the tears and the memes and the holding space – the vibes on the ‘Wicked’ press tour shifted from feeling claustrophobic to downright aspirational.