--- product_id: 3269527 title: "Wicked: 2003 Original Broadway Cast" price: "€ 27.71" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/3269527-wicked-2003-original-broadway-cast store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Wicked: 2003 Original Broadway Cast **Price:** € 27.71 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Wicked: 2003 Original Broadway Cast - **How much does it cost?** € 27.71 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/3269527-wicked-2003-original-broadway-cast) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description One of the most common complaints about musicals is that the books are flimsy pretexts from which to hang numbers. Wicked runs into the opposite problem: it has a great plot, but too often the songs just get in the way. Based on Gregory Maguire's novel of the same name, Wicked tells us what happened between Glinda the Good and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, before Dorothy showed up in Oz. And the show is lucky to boast a pair of ace leading women in the main roles. As Glinda, Kristin Chenoweth delivers a sensational star turn, displaying a crystal-pure voice and sharp comic timing; Idina Menzel lends her powerful pipes to the tricky role of Elphaba. Unfortunately, you wish they had better material to work with. Stephen Schwartz's pop score is often dragged down by overly synthetic orchestrations and sentimental lyrics (think Chicken Soup for the Witch ). Still, at its best Wicked is a seductive slice of popular entertainment that could well give a younger audience a lasting taste for musical theater. --Elisabeth Vincentelli Decca Broadway proudly presents the original Cast Recording of Wicked, Broadway's most talked about new musical. With a score by Stephen Schwartz liberto by Winnie Holzman and based on the best selling novel by Gregory Maguire, the musical is a prequel to the legendary classic, the Wizard of Oz. "the Decca Broadway CD is the fastest-selling cast recording since "Rent," having sold nearly 250,000 copies since being released" -- MICHAEL KUCHWARA Associated Press Review: Love it! - I love this show. Amazing album and came in great shape Review: Wicked Soars (eventually) - I am a big fan of Gregory McQuires novels, 'Wicked' and 'Confessions Of An Ugly Step-Sister' being by far the best. The way he looks at the questions of good and evil is a recurring theme. No one truely thinks they are evil, just misunderstood. And 'Good' people (bible-waving happy clappers, et al) are equally questionable. In reality everyone thinks their actions are justfied and for the best. The news that 'Wicked' would be made into a musical floored me a little. I was eagerly awaiting the mega-bucks Hollwood adaptation that has been in the works for years with Demi Moore's production company. But a musical makes sense - Oz has always been a muscal world, and the medium it lends itself to colourful fantasy. Plus the characters can speak directly to the audience and tell us what they are thinking; hard to achieve in film. Being in Australia I knew it would be years before we got to see 'Wicked' on stage, so ordered the cast recording from desertcart. At first I wasn't a fan of the music. I thought it was a little too Disney, and once I discovered the composers credentials lay in 'Beauty And The Beast' and 'Poccahontas', I shuddered. Elphaba sounds more like Arial from 'The Little Mermaid' than the dark and deep creature created by McGuire. But credit to Stephen Schwartz, what seemed poppy and pretty on the surface soon turned out to have a very dark heart, which beautiflly reflects the themes. The songs get better and better on further listening, and the vocal performances are sensational, especially by Kristin Chenoweth (possibly the best name ever), who has a devilish sense of comic timing and manages the different faces of Glinda (sweet Valley Girl 'Clueless' to the operatic high As.) She is hilarious and a stand-out talent. She made this recording for me and I would hate to be another performer stepping into her role. Beautifully scored and performed, packed full of humour, and wth a story line that has been even further developed by the remarkable Winnie Holtzman, 'Wicked' is a fully realized and magical experience. Now if it would just head Down Under... ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0000TB01Y | | Best Sellers Rank | #2,125 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #4 in Traditional Vocal Pop (CDs & Vinyl) #7 in Movie Scores (CDs & Vinyl) #15 in Classical (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,906) | | Date First Available | November 29, 2006 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 2072313 | | Label | Verve | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Verve | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2003 | | Product Dimensions | 4.92 x 5.59 x 0.47 inches; 3.88 ounces | ## Images ![Wicked: 2003 Original Broadway Cast - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KnhHzI8eL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it! *by M***E on September 3, 2025* I love this show. Amazing album and came in great shape ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wicked Soars (eventually) *by H***D on September 20, 2007* I am a big fan of Gregory McQuires novels, 'Wicked' and 'Confessions Of An Ugly Step-Sister' being by far the best. The way he looks at the questions of good and evil is a recurring theme. No one truely thinks they are evil, just misunderstood. And 'Good' people (bible-waving happy clappers, et al) are equally questionable. In reality everyone thinks their actions are justfied and for the best. The news that 'Wicked' would be made into a musical floored me a little. I was eagerly awaiting the mega-bucks Hollwood adaptation that has been in the works for years with Demi Moore's production company. But a musical makes sense - Oz has always been a muscal world, and the medium it lends itself to colourful fantasy. Plus the characters can speak directly to the audience and tell us what they are thinking; hard to achieve in film. Being in Australia I knew it would be years before we got to see 'Wicked' on stage, so ordered the cast recording from amazon. At first I wasn't a fan of the music. I thought it was a little too Disney, and once I discovered the composers credentials lay in 'Beauty And The Beast' and 'Poccahontas', I shuddered. Elphaba sounds more like Arial from 'The Little Mermaid' than the dark and deep creature created by McGuire. But credit to Stephen Schwartz, what seemed poppy and pretty on the surface soon turned out to have a very dark heart, which beautiflly reflects the themes. The songs get better and better on further listening, and the vocal performances are sensational, especially by Kristin Chenoweth (possibly the best name ever), who has a devilish sense of comic timing and manages the different faces of Glinda (sweet Valley Girl 'Clueless' to the operatic high As.) She is hilarious and a stand-out talent. She made this recording for me and I would hate to be another performer stepping into her role. Beautifully scored and performed, packed full of humour, and wth a story line that has been even further developed by the remarkable Winnie Holtzman, 'Wicked' is a fully realized and magical experience. Now if it would just head Down Under... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SIMPLY WICKED.... *by G***N on December 18, 2003* I saw this show back in June when it was previewing in San Francisco. I had no expectations of this show. I had not read the book, I just knew it was based on the witches of Oz before Dorothy droped in. I was blown away...(No Tornado needed!) The show is incredible. Kristen Chenoweth is extremely entertaining as Glinda... her comic timing is superb...but vocally, it's Idina Menzel that won my heart. From the moment she sings her first song, "The Wizard and I" you get goose bumps. Her voice is powerful and she sings every song with conviction. With her closing number to Act 1, "Defying Gravity" (which will send chills down your spine) I knew this show was going to be a hit. I turned to my friend at intermission and said, "This show will win the Tony for Best Musical 2003 and I have to see it again." I went to the box office during intermission and bought tickets to see the closing performance before it left S.F. The show was just as magnificent the second time. The songs are terrific... This is the first show in a long time that I have left the theater singing the songs. I have been waiting since June for this CD to be released, and I am not disappointed. To say that I love this show is an understatement. Run, don't walk... no, FLY to see this show...(your friends will be GREEN with envy!) and if you can't make it to NYC any time soon... BUY THIS C.D......it's "Wonderful". The other musical highlights include: "Popular", "For Good", "One short day". Enjoy!!! ## Frequently Bought Together - Wicked: 2003 Original Broadway Cast - Wicked: The Soundtrack - Hamilton Soundtrack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/3269527-wicked-2003-original-broadway-cast](https://www.desertcart.be/products/3269527-wicked-2003-original-broadway-cast) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-07-20*