As for Broadway productions, because of Disney and other movie companies’? participation, they are becoming larger and larger every year.The first movie company to get into Broadway business is Universal Pictures. Its first production was 1979 Tony’s Best Musical, "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." And the second is this show. Among all 2003 Broadway shows, Universal invested 14 million dollars, the largest sum of money.

Wicked. It is a Broadway original musical, opened in October 30th, 2003. In 2004 Tony Awards, it won 3 categories; Best Actress in Musical, Best Scenic Design, and Best Costume Design. It is based on the novel of the same name by black fantasy novelist, Gregory Maguire. As the subtitle, “the Untold Story of the Witches of Oz” tells, the story takes place in the Land of the Oz before the heroine of “ The Wizard of Oz “; Dorothy arrives from Kansas by tornado. Even a bad witch in the movie “The Wizard of Oz,” starred by Judy Garland, Wicked Witch of the West was not a wicked witch from the beginning. This is the musical drama depicts true lives of witches before Dorothy’s arrival with great humor. This is the musical drama depicts true life of land of Oz before Dorothy’s arrival with great humor. “Wicked Witches of West” was melted away by water splashed by a girl. Only a pointy black hat was left.?The scene from movie “Wizard of Oz”, melting of West Witch, is the beginning of this musical.

Because of her green skin Elphaba was born with, she was extremely shy girl. She was self-possessed, brilliant and kind. She protects animals. Social prejudice and betrayal of people she trusted, Elphaba was becoming Wicked Witch of West and everyone started hating her. Once Elphaba’s roommate and her friend at Shiz, Oz University, Glinda, a good witch, recalls memories.?

The spectacular stage set and brilliantly directed use of stage spaces, this musical can be visually entertaining for both adults and children. However, as Time Magazine wrote, a Wizard’s remark “ The best way to bring folks together is to give them a really good enemy,” would make,” A family musical that might make the Bush Administration squirm.”

Behind the story, criticism against establishments, racial prejudice, animal abuse, protection of personal information, and other American social problems are hidden.