Wicked and Wicked: For Good are getting global live symphony orchestra screenings in 2027! Get tour dates, venue details, and ticket info.
The magical land of Oz is officially coming to live concert venues! Universal Pictures has announced a massive global live-to-film tour for director Jon M. Chu's blockbuster adaptations Wicked and Wicked: For Good. Produced in partnership with Hurwitz Concerts, the world tour kicks off with a preview performance in San Francisco on January 16, 2027, before its official world premiere at New York's iconic Radio City Music Hall on January 23, 2027. The immersive experience will project both films on massive HD screens while full local symphony orchestras perform the iconic vocal scores live in real-time.
What Is the Wicked Live Symphony Orchestra Screening Experience?
The hybrid live-to-picture tour transforms how audiences experience Stephen Schwartz's legendary theatrical score on the big screen.
- Full Symphonic Accompaniment: A seventy-piece live symphony orchestra will play every note of John Powell and Stephen Schwartz's orchestral score perfectly synchronized to the on-screen action.
- Preserved Movie Vocals: The original film vocal tracks recorded by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande remain intact on screen, allowing live classical musicians to back the vocalists seamlessly.
- Two-Part Cinematic Event: The tour features standalone performances for both 2024's Wicked and 2025's Wicked: For Good, letting fans re-experience Elphaba and Glinda's complete journey through Oz.
Which Cities Are Included in the Wicked 2027 Concert Tour?
Following its North American premiere dates, the tour will visit major metropolitan venues across the globe.
- Confirmed US Cities: San Francisco (Davies Symphony Hall), New York City (Radio City Music Hall), and Chicago (Auditorium Theatre).
- International Stops: Planned tour stops include Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, with European and Asian dates to follow.
- Trend in Event Cinema: The production highlights the growing popularity of film-with-orchestra events, following similar successful arena runs for Harry Potter, Star Wars, and La La Land.
Find city-specific schedules, presale access, and ticket availability on the official Wicked in Concert World Tour Hub.