Get set for this breathtaking new production at Dubai Opera
Something WICKED is coming your way.
The world’s most beloved musical is touching down at Dubai Opera from 28 January to 15 February 2026, bringing its spellbinding spectacle to the UAE for the very first time.
It’s a brand-new production of the iconic show, reimagined with dazzling sets, intricate costumes, and a jaw-dropping moment where a witch soars over the audience; a first for any WICKED staging worldwide.
The global phenomenon
Seen by over 65 million people in 130+ cities across 16 countries, WICKED has cast its spell on audiences everywhere.
The show has won multiple major awards, earned a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning Broadway cast recording, and inspired a blockbuster movie adaptation (starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo) that’s already grossed over $750 million globally.
Now, it’s Dubai’s turn to join the Emerald City magic.
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The untold story of the witches of Oz
WICKED reveals the untold tale of how two young women, one popular and glittering, the other misunderstood and green, become Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Their friendship, rivalry, and powerful journey will sweep you off your feet with show-stopping hits like ‘Defying Gravity,’ ‘Popular,’ and ‘For Good.’
Expect over 100 performers, crew and orchestra members, 350+ costumes, and a visual feast that’s pure Broadway spectacle.
A landmark moment for theatre in the Middle East
Brought to Dubai by Broadway Entertainment Group as part of its 15th anniversary celebrations, WICKED marks the company’s most ambitious production in the region to date; a five-year journey from conception to curtain call.
Dubai Opera’s Head Paolo Petrocelli calls it “a defining moment for contemporary theatre in the UAE,” while WICKED composer Stephen Schwartz says this new production brings “its own vitality and creativity, while continuing to tell our story of friendship, love, and having the courage to be true to yourself.”
28 January – 15 February 2026, Dubai Opera. Tickets: On sale from 11am Friday 19 September. For more information, visit Dubai Opera
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