Wicked: Part One In Concert is not the Broadway musical and not a sing-along with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the building. It is the movie on a massive HD screen with a live symphony orchestra playing Stephen Schwartz’s songs and the John Powell / Schwartz score in sync — the same live-to-picture format Hurwitz Concerts used for La La Land in Concert.
San Francisco is the preview (Jan. 16, 2027, Orpheum Theatre, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.). The official world premiere is Radio City Music Hall on Jan. 23. General tickets went on sale today, Friday, Sept. 11 (many markets 10 a.m. local; SF box office listed 11 a.m. PT).
Official hub: wickedinconcert.com
Tickets: Ticketmaster · Live Nation · SF box office via ATG Tickets / Orpheum
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What you’re actually buying
- Full Wicked: Part One projected on a large HD screen
- Live orchestra performing the complete soundtrack in sync
- Songs by Stephen Schwartz; film score by John Powell and Schwartz
- Produced with Universal Film, Universal Destinations & Experiences, and Hurwitz Concerts (Justin Hurwitz)
- No actors or singers from the film on stage (SF box office states this outright)
- Runtime about 3 hours including intermission (SF listing)
- Separate Wicked: For Good in-concert dates are coming; this routing is Part One
If you want Elphaba and Glinda live, that’s still Wicked on Broadway at the Gershwin — a different ticket.
2027 dates and cities
More cities will be added. These are the announced Part One stops:
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Sat Jan 16, 2027 (2:00 & 7:30 p.m.) | San Francisco, CA | Orpheum Theatre (preview) |
| Sat Jan 23, 2027 | New York, NY | Radio City Music Hall (world premiere) |
| Sat Jan 30, 2027 | Chicago, IL | The Auditorium |
| Sat Mar 6, 2027 | Mexico City | Arena CDMX |
| Sat Apr 17, 2027 | Guadalajara | Arena Guadalajara |
| Sat Apr 24, 2027 | Monterrey | Arena Monterrey |
| Sat May 29, 2027 (matinee + evening) | Toronto, ON | Meridian Hall |
| Sat Jul 17, 2027 | Montreal, QC | TBA / announced market |
| Sat Jul 24, 2027 (matinee + evening) | Vancouver, BC | The Orpheum |
Start at wickedinconcert.com so you don’t buy the stage musical by mistake.
When tickets went on sale
- Live Nation All Access presale: Thu, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. local (select dates)
- General public: Fri, Sept. 11 — 10 a.m. local in most Live Nation markets; 11 a.m. PT for the San Francisco Orpheum listing
If the queue is still open in your city, stay in it. Radio City and the SF preview will not linger at face value.
How to buy
- Use the official site first: wickedinconcert.com.
- Checkout through Ticketmaster or Live Nation. SF also sells via ATG / Orpheum.
- Log in before you search. Save a card. Turn off VPN.
- Pick the show time (SF, Toronto, and Vancouver have two performances).
- Screenshot the all-in price. Arena nights in Mexico and Radio City fees are not small.
- If primary is gone, compare:
- Ticketmaster Verified Resale on the same event
- StubHub
- SeatGeek
- Capital City Tickets
Avoid random “Oz VIP meet-and-greet” listings. There is no film cast at these shows.
Best seats for a film + orchestra night
This is closer to a scoring concert than a musical.
- Front orchestra / lower center: best for the screen and the pit, if you can stand the price.
- Rear orchestra / front mezz: usually the value play — full picture, full band.
- Side boxes at Radio City: iconic room, uneven screen angle. Check the map before you flex.
- Upper balcony: fine if you care about the score more than facial close-ups.
Bring layers. These rooms run cold. Doors at the Orpheum are listed about 90 minutes before curtain.
City notes
San Francisco (Orpheum) — Two previews on Jan. 16. First chance to see the format. Local box office is already live.
New York (Radio City) — The premiere. This is the listing that will get flipped to resale first.
Chicago (The Auditorium) — One week after Radio City. Strong backup if NYC is ugly.
Mexico City / Guadalajara / Monterrey — Arena scale. Different sightlines than a lyric theater. Confirm Spanish-language event pages and ID rules.
Toronto (Meridian Hall) — Matinee and evening May 29. Good for families who want the afternoon.
Vancouver (Orpheum) — Matinee and evening July 24. On sale through Live Nation.
Wicked In Concert vs other Wicked tickets
| Experience | What you get | Buy from |
|---|---|---|
| Part One In Concert | Film + live orchestra, no film cast | wickedinconcert.com |
| Wicked the Musical (Broadway) | Full stage production, Gershwin Theatre | Broadway.com |
| Wicked the Musical (touring company) | Stage show on the road | Local presenters / Ticketmaster |
| Wicked: For Good In Concert | Separate live-to-film dates (TBA) | Official concert site when posted |
Do not mix these up in a Google search. “Wicked tickets Radio City” and “Wicked tickets Gershwin” are different products.
Quick FAQ
Are Cynthia Erivo or Ariana Grande performing?
No. The film is on screen. The orchestra is live.
How long is it?
About 3 hours with intermission (SF listing). Confirm your city.
Kids?
Treat it like the movie: loud score, story intensity. Every person needs a seat. Check the venue age policy.
Will more U.S. cities be added?
Yes — presenters said more dates are coming. Don’t wait on a rumor market if Radio City or Chicago is your plan.
Is For Good on this tour?
Not on the first posted Part One routing. Separate For Good concert screenings are planned.
Bottom line
If you want this format, buy Radio City, San Francisco, or Chicago today on the official map. Use wickedinconcert.com, then Ticketmaster / Live Nation. Compare leftovers later on StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats — after you check verified resale on the original event page.