Wicked

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Who

Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, an American Jewish composer; book by Winnie Holzman.

When

2003

Where

Broadway, New York City, USA

Wicked, which opened on Broadway in 2003, reimagines the witches of The Wizard of Oz and became one of the most successful musicals of all time. Its music and lyrics were written by Stephen Schwartz, from a Jewish family, whose themes of prejudice and being seen as an outsider run through the show.

Part of “The Gifts of the Jews” — verified Jewish contributions to the world, with sources.