The Spanish staging of Wicked, El Musical returns to Nuevo Teatro Alcalá for what the production bills as its final Madrid season. The musical tells the untold story of the witches of Oz before Dorothy arrives, tracing the unlikely friendship between the green-skinned Elphaba and the popular Glinda as one is cast as a villain and the other as a hero.
What it is
Adapted from Gregory Maguire's novel and built on Stephen Schwartz's score, Wicked has run continuously on Broadway for 23 years and in London's West End for 20, and has been seen by more than 60 million people worldwide. The Spanish production stages the same book and songs, including Defying Gravity, Popular and For Good, with a full local cast and orchestra.
Beneath the visual spectacle of Emerald City sets and flying effects, the story follows Elphaba and Glinda from university roommates to opposing symbols in Oz's political mythology, using their friendship to ask who really gets remembered as a hero and who as a villain, and why.
Why it's worth attending
This run is billed as the musical's last season in Madrid, closing out a Spanish staging of one of the best-selling musicals in Broadway and West End history. The production is fully sung-through with a live orchestra, built around two of musical theatre's most recognisable vocal showcases in Defying Gravity and Popular.
Practical info
There are no performances in July, August or September — the run is limited to autumn 2026. A VIP Experience add-on is available for an extra fee on top of standard tickets. Nuevo Teatro Alcalá sits on Calle de Jorge Juan in the Salamanca district.
FAQ
How much do Wicked tickets cost in Madrid?
Prices start from around €27 for Anfiteatro 2 seats on weeknights, rising to €119 for the best Wednesday-to-Sunday seating depending on the day and section.
Is this really the last season of Wicked in Madrid?
The production is billed as its final Madrid season, running from 3 October to 15 November 2026 at Nuevo Teatro Alcalá.
What are the showtimes for Wicked, El Musical in Madrid?
Tuesday at 20:30, Wednesday and Thursday at 20:00, Friday at 17:00 and 21:00, Saturday at 16:00 and 20:00, and Sunday at 12:00 and 16:00.
What songs are in Wicked, El Musical?
The score includes Defying Gravity, Popular and For Good, among other Stephen Schwartz numbers from the original Broadway production.
How long has Wicked been running before this Madrid season?
Wicked has run continuously on Broadway for 23 years and in London's West End for 20, and has been seen by more than 60 million people worldwide.
