Wicked on Broadway runs about 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one 15‑minute intermission.

How long is Wicked on Broadway?

Most official theatre and ticketing sources list the same timing:

  • Total runtime: about 2 hours 45 minutes.
  • Intermission: 1 break of about 15 minutes.
  • Actual “onstage” performance time (not counting intermission): roughly 2 hours 30 minutes.

So if your evening performance starts at 7:30 p.m., you can expect to be out around 10:15 p.m., and a 2:30 p.m. matinee usually finishes around 5:15 p.m.

Why that length?

For a modern Broadway mega‑musical, around 2 hours 30 minutes of story plus a 15‑minute intermission is very typical. Wicked uses that time to cover:

  • A full Act I that builds Glinda and Elphaba’s friendship and ends with the big “Defying Gravity” act‑one finale.
  • A full Act II that follows the fallout of that moment and connects the story to The Wizard of Oz timeline.

Fans often note that movie adaptations like Wicked: Part One are in a similar range (around 2 hours 40 minutes) even though they cover only part of the stage plot, which shows how tightly packed the Broadway version already is.

Planning your night at the Gershwin

If you’re using this to plan your trip:

  • Arrive: The theatre recommends arriving at least 30 minutes before curtain for security and seating. (Typical guidance from Broadway help centers.)
  • After‑show plans: With a 7:00–7:30 p.m. curtain, plan post‑show dinners or transport for after 10:00 p.m.
  • Food: It’s usually suggested to eat before the show, since you only get a short intermission.

Quick TL;DR

  • Wicked on Broadway: about 2 hours 45 minutes total.
  • Includes one 15‑minute intermission.
  • You’ll be in your seat for roughly 2 hours 30 minutes of actual musical.

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