Wicked (Archive of three vintage scripts from the 2003 musical) by [Theatre] [Musicals] Stephen Schwartz (music, lyrics); Winnie Holzman (book); Joe Mantello (director); Gregory Maguire (novel); L. Frank Baum (novel); Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Joel Grey, Norbert Leo Butz, Michelle Federer (starring) - 2003

N.p.: N.p., 2003. Archive of material from the 2003 musical, including three rehearsal scripts dated 7/29/02, 3/31/03, and 10/23/03, with various production materials bound in, including sheet music, production schedules, and cast and crew contact information. Two scripts noted as belonging to uncredited cast member Walter O'Neil, with his manuscript pencil and ink annotations throughout, noting blocking and staging directions.

Based on Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, a revisionist imagining of L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" from the perspective of Elphaba, the misunderstood Wicked Witch of the West. A wildly successful musical that made its Broadway debut at the Gershwin Theatre on October 30, 2003, and running for over 6,800 performances to date, becoming one of the highest-grossing Broadway productions. Nominated for ten Tony Awards and winning three, including Best Actress in a Musical for Idina Menzel.

Set in the magical land of Oz.

7/29/02 script:

Housed in a blue three-ring binder. Title integral with the first page of the script, dated 7/29/02, noted as Workshop script. 148 leaves, with last page of text numbered 147. Xerographic duplication, rectos only, with green undated revision pages throughout. Pages Near Fine.

3/31/03 script:

Housed in a black three-ring binder with an illustrated flyer for the musical tucked into the front wrapper. Title page present, dated 3/31/03, noted as Rehearsal Draft. 146 leaves, with last page of text numbered II-9-146. Xerographic duplication, rectos only, with white revision pages throughout, dated variously between 4/03/03 and 6/20/03. Pages Near Fine.

10/23/03 script:

Housed in a black three-ring binder. Title page present, dated 10/23/03, noted as New York Rehearsal Script. 125 leaves, with last page of text numbered II-8-123. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine.