A 'Wicked' concert tour with live symphony orchestras is coming to three U.S. cities next year

If you can't get enough Wicked, get ready for another gravity-defying experience: Universal Pictures and Hurwitz Concerts are taking the blockbuster film on a worldwide tour, pairing the movie on a giant screen with a full live orchestra playing every note of the chart-topping score in real time.

Yes, the Jon M. Chu-directed Wicked: Part One—and its 2025 follow-up Wicked: For Good—is making the jump from the cinema to some of the world's grandest concert halls. If Cynthia Erivo’s high notes in “Defying Gravity” or Ariana Grande’s shimmering riffs in “Popular” gave you goosebumps, just imagine hearing those showstoppers backed by dozens of live classical musicians with the incredible acoustics of a concert hall. It’s guaranteed to be spectacular—and even a little bit thrilling.

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The journey down the yellow brick road kicks off with a special preview performance of Wicked: Part One in Concert in San Francisco on January 16, 2027, followed by its official world premiere at New York City’s legendary Radio City Music Hall on January 23 and another performance in Chicago on January 30. From there, the musical magic lands in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. More international stops will be announced soon, as well as Wicked: For Good in Concert dates.

This spellbinding live-to-picture experience comes courtesy of a collaboration with Hurwitz Concerts, founded by Oscar-winning composer Justin Hurwitz (La La Land). Known for bringing cinematic music to life in front of roaring crowds, the company is stepping in to ensure every swell of brass and sweep of strings lands with magical precision.

Whether you're Team Glinda or Team Elphaba, or just want to watch Jeff Goldblum’s Wizard backed by the harmonious boom of brass instruments, this tour is set to be the ultimate fan experience. Tour dates and ticket details are popping up fast, so head over to www.wickedinconcert.com to secure your seats before they broom-fly away.