Since its debut in 2003, Wicked has become one of the most beloved and successful musicals of all time. But in the last decade, its cultural impact only deepened, with new generations discovering Elphaba and Glinda’s story of friendship, power, and destiny. In this episode of Broadway Now, we revisit Wicked’s enduring magic, its record-breaking run, and why “Defying Gravity” still gives audiences chills nearly two decades later.

Since its debut in 2003, Wicked has become one of the most beloved and successful musicals of all time. But in the last decade, its cultural impact only deepened, with new generations discovering Elphaba and Glinda&rsquo;s story of friendship, power, and destiny. In this episode of Broadway Now, we revisit Wicked&rsquo;s enduring magic, its record-breaking run, and why &ldquo;Defying Gravity&rdquo; still gives audiences chills nearly two decades later.

From Hamilton to Dear Evan Hansen, from Hadestown to Six, Broadway’s last decade redefined what a musical could be. Broadway Now dives into the shows that shook theater, blending hip-hop with history, pop with politics, and myth with modernity. Each episode tells the story of one musical — its origins, creators, cultural impact, and why audiences around the world still can’t stop singing along.

From Hamilton to Dear Evan Hansen, from Hadestown to Six, Broadway&rsquo;s last decade redefined what a musical could be. Broadway Now dives into the shows that shook theater, blending hip-hop with history, pop with politics, and myth with modernity. Each episode tells the story of one musical &mdash; its origins, creators, cultural impact, and why audiences around the world still can&rsquo;t stop singing along.