The international hit musical continues at the Gershwin Theatre.
Ryan McCartan
Ryan McCartan, who was seen as JD in the original cast of Off-Broadway's Heathers: The Musical, makes his Broadway debut in Wicked beginning September 11 at the Gershwin Theatre.
McCartan steps into the role of Fiyero; he succeeds Curt Hansen, who gave his final performance September 9.
McCartan’s TV and film credits include starring as Brad in Fox’s remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and as Diggie on Disney Channel’s Liv & Maddie.
As the Broadway production approaches its 15th anniversary, McCartan joins a cast that currently includes Jessica Vosk as Elphaba, Amanda Jane Cooper as Glinda, Isabel Keating as Madame Morrible, Kevin Chamberlin as The Wizard, Jye Frasca as Boq, Kristen Martin as Nessarose, and Martin Moran as Dr. Dillamond.
Since opening in 2003, Wicked has been performed in over 100 cities around the world. The musical, which recently became the sixth longest-running production in Broadway history, has amassed over $4.5 billion in global sales and has been seen by over 55 million people worldwide.
Wicked is produced by Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt, and David Stone.
Susan Hilferty's Costume Designs for Wicked
Susan Hilferty's Costume Designs for Wicked
Costume designer Susan Hilferty gives an up-close look at her Tony Award-winning costume designs for the Broadway hit Wicked.
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For what we call “the ultimate dresses” for both Glinda and Elphaba, I made the decision to make Elphaba connected to the ground and Glinda connected to the sky.
Marc J. Franklin
The design of Elphaba's dress is layers that are built with over 40 yards of fabric that are stitched together to have a continuous sense of being from the earth.
Marc J. Franklin
If you look at the Elphaba dress up close, you’ll see that it’s not black. It’s actually filled with color.
Marc J. Franklin
The color that I was responding to was from looking at stones in the earth and gems.
Marc J. Franklin
It’s also about her becoming an icon.
Marc J. Franklin
Elphaba's hat is a play on a witch’s hat, but at the same time comes from a real fashion world with the tilt of the brim and this slightly accentuated tip.
Marc J. Franklin
Glinda’s history is looking at a very famous Dior gown from the 50s.
Marc J. Franklin
Glinda is light, and bubbles, and air. She’s always the lightest person in the scene.
Marc J. Franklin
Hand sewn details on the petal layer of Glinda's skirt. This costume is actually washed in a washing machine. The petal layer and petticoat can be detached from the bodice and put in a washing machine inside out.
Marc J. Franklin