This show is going to be positively wicked
When news popped up on our socials that WICKED the Musical was landing in Dubai, we were cackling with glee. After years of waiting, Dubai Opera, in partnership with Broadway Entertainment Group, made the wonderful news official: the performing arts centre is bringing the world’s most popular musical to the city.
WICKED has captivated more than 65 million audience members across 16 different countries and over 130 cities. Here in Dubai, the spellbinding musical is set to enchant audiences from January 28 to February 15, 2026.
If you’re Defying Gravity over the announcement, we’ve got more good news.
This production reveals the untold story of the witches of Oz as never before, featuring reimagined sets and over 350 bespoke costumes.
A big magical highlight? It will include a spellbinding scene where a witch flies over the audience – a first for any WICKED production. If you’ve seen The Phantom of the Opera, this is the equivalent of the iconic chandelier drop at the end of Act 1. ‘Ooooh!’, right?
Dubai audiences will be enthralled by over 100 performers, crew members and orchestra musicians when the curtains rise.
Let’s consider it a little gift for having to wait this long to see the magic live on stage here in Dubai.
What’s WICKED the Musical about?
Wicked the Musical Dubai
Wicked tells the story of Oz before Dorothy arrives, exploring the unlikely friendship between two very different young women.
Elphaba, born with green skin, is intelligent, outspoken and determined to stand up for what she believes in, while Glinda is popular, ambitious and effortlessly adored by everyone around her.
As they navigate school, society and their own ambitions, their friendship is tested by misunderstandings, rivalries and the pressures of a world that judges them harshly.
Their journeys ultimately shape them into the iconic Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Liz Koops, producer and CEO of Broadway Entertainment Group, shared: “It is a true honour to bring WICKED the Musical to the Middle East. This is a history-in-the-making moment, and we are proud to produce such an iconic theatrical spectacle and present it to an audience of avid musical fans in the region.”
Stephen Schwartz, composer and lyricist of WICKED, added: “I’m delighted that WICKED is coming to Dubai, where it hasn’t been seen before. This new production brings its own vitality and creativity, while continuing to tell our story of friendship, love and having the courage to be true to yourself and stand up for what you believe in.”
The Premier cast of the Middle Eastern Tour
Elphaba played by Rebekah Lowings
Glinda played by Eve Shanu-Wilson
Fiyero played by Michael Mather
Madame Morrible played by Penelope Woodman
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz played by Graham MacDuff
Boq played by Michael Kholwadia
Doctor Dillamond played by Miles Western
Nessarose played by Madeleine Hargrave
Show details
Run: January 28, to February 15, 2026.
Tues, Wed, Thurs: 7.30pm
Fri: 8pm
Sat: 3pm and 8pm
Sun: 2pm and 7pm
Weekday ticket costs (Tues, Wed, Thurs):
Silver: Dhs275
Gold: Dhs450
Platinum: Dhs650
VIP: Dhs850
Weekend (Fri, Sat and Sun):
Silver: Dhs350
Gold: Dhs550
Platinum: Dhs750
VIP: Dhs950
Fly on over here to get your tickets.
Our top favourite witches of all time
Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
She is known as the Queen, but she checks all the boxes of a witch; practising dark magic, mixing potions in a dungeon, owning a talking mirror, brewing poisons and cursing delicious apples. Don’t know about you, but as kids, we definitely hid under the covers during her scenes.
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Hocus Pocus
Three gloriously unhinged witches – the Sanderson sisters – return from the dead to wreak chaos on Salem, powered by dark magic and sibling bickering. Winifred leads with theatrical menace, Sarah floats through spells and songs, and Mary charges ahead with her nose to the ground. Spells fly, candles glow and chaos reigns until dawn breaks.
Harry Potter (2001-2011)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
This list wouldn’t be complete without Harry Potter. The magical world created by J.K. Rowling may have ended, but it is still adored by millions around the globe through her books and the eight-film series. We love Harry, Ron and the countless other characters, but this time, we’re shining the spotlight on Hermione, whose razor-sharp intellect, spell work, bravery and loyalty helped carry the story and captured our hearts.
Location: Wicked the Musical, Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Dates: Wednesday, January 28, to February 15, 2026
Ticket prices: From Dhs275
Contact: (04) 440 8888
Images: Supplied and Movie Stills
