At the Liberty: "Wicked"

DAYTON— So much happened before Dorothy dropped into Oz. “Wicked,” is the feature-film adaptation of the musical phenomenon seen by more than 50 million fans around the world. The familiar characters and hit songs in the show The New York Times called “the defining musical of the decade” comes to the big screen as the untold story of the Witches of Oz.

“Wicked” received an 88% favorable rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. They said it “defies gravity with its magical pairing of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Wicked’s sheer bravura and charm make for an irresistible invitation to Oz.”

While the audience reviews on Rotten Tomatoes said “fly do not run, to see WICKED, a bewitching musical experience chanted by spellbinding cast” with a rating of 95%. It is rated PG for some scary action, thematic material, and brief suggestive material.

“Wicked” runs January 3-7, follwed by “Gladiator 2” January 10 through 14, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” on January 17 through 21, and the live production of “The Witch in 204” on January 24 through 26.

The month ends with “A Complete Unknown” on January 31 through Febrary 4.

THE WITCH IN 204” is the tale of ageless romance and the magic of true love woven through the lives of those who have lived (55+), which is entertaining, hilarious and refreshing.

Tickets are on sale now for the live production at libertytheater.org and at the theater’s box office on Tuesdays and Fridays between 2 and 5 p.m. in person or by phone at (509) 382-1380.