Thursday, January 9
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration Required Below
Based in the world of L. Frank Baum’s Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Wicked would become one of the most iconic Broadway blockbusters of the early 21 st century.
Told from the perspective of the witches of Oz, Wicked focuses on the years prior to Dorthy’s arrival, particularly on the friendship between Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and the Good Witch Glinda.
This musical addresses themes of power, ego, façade and friendship. Having grossed over $3.2 billion in revenue, Wicked has charmed audiences with soaring solos, poignant duets and fantastical staging.
During this program, Professor Gil Harel will take the audience inside Stephen Schwartz’s rich and vibrant score, and discuss how the musical was adapted in film format in late 2024.
About Our Speaker
Gil Harel (PhD, Brandeis University) is an award-winning musicologist and composer whose interests include styles ranging from western art music to contemporary musical theater. He is Full Professor of Music at CT State Naugatuck Valley, where he conducts the college chorale, a cappella ensemble, teaches music history and theory, and serves as musical director of theater productions.
This is a hybrid series of programs that will take place both live at the Library, and virtually over Zoom. For a full experience we recommend attending this program live at the Library.
Scroll to the bottom of the screen to register for the virtual option and you will receive a Zoom link on the day of the program. Include your cell for a text reminder.
Would you prefer instead to attend the program in-person, at the Library? Click here to register for the in-person program.
Broadway Blockbusters: Dates & Topics:
- Part I October 9— Fiddler on the Roof
- Part II November 7 — Into the Woods
- Part III January 9 — Wicked
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