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"Wicked" in 3-D? Lea Michele as Elphaba, the bad witch? In a recent interview with Broadway.com, composer Stephen Schwartz revealed details about the planned film version of "Wicked," adapted from the hit musical that has been running for close to......

The Broadway production of "Wicked" continues to do gangbusters business after nearly seven years running. Box-office data show that attendance this year for the musical hasn't dipped below 90% capacity at the Gershwin Theatre, which is one of the...

It's been several years since Idina Menzel donned the green body paint and pointy black hat of her Tony-winning role as Elphaba in "Wicked," but it seems like she's never too far away from the misunderstood heroine. Menzel plans to......

"Snapshots," a new musical that will be filled with the pre-existing songs of Stephen Schwartz, will premiere at the Northlight Theatre in the fall, the theater will officially announce Wednesday.With an all-new book by David Stern, the show will tell.......

Michael Mahler, E. Faye Butler, Juan Gabriel Ruiz, Emjoy Gavino, Gene Weygandt and Barbara Robertson at rehearsal of "Working," which is currently in previews and opens March 2 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St.;......

The Bohemian Theatre Ensemble, now in residence at Theatre Wit, has announced its 2011-12 season: "Pippin" (the musical by Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson). Directed by Peter Marston Sullivan, choreographed by Brenda Didder and opening Oct. 15....

If you’re a fan of “Wicked” — and since 2003 there have been plenty of you — the touring production camped at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre for the next few weeks will surely raise your appreciation of the show If you&#...

Northlight Theatre will stage a new play by Jeffrey Hatcher about the Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Called "Ten Chimneys" (as is the historic home that was their former Wisconsin retreat), the new play will imagine what happens......

THEATER REVIEW: "Working" ★★★½ Open run at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St.; Running time: 1 hour, 40 minutes; Tickets: $67.50-$77.50 at 800-775-2000 or www.broadwayinchicago.com. With Michael Mahler, E....

Clermont's Melon Patch Players have announced their next season — which offers shows aimed at kids (“Willy Wonka,” “Pinocchio”) and some definitely for adults (“Nine,” “God of Carnage.”) The theater is...

The touring production of "Wicked" is at the Cadillac Palace Theatre through Jan. 23. If you are headed to “Wicked� at some point over the next few weeks, and if you can fight your way past young fans seeking those......

THEATER REVIEW: "Wicked" ★★★★ Through Jan 23 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St.; $25-$97 at www.broadwayinchicago.com Five or ten minutes into “Wicked,� which made its official return to Chicago Friday night, at the Cadillac...