10 Longest Running Broadway Shows Revealed, 1 Musical About to Rise in Ranks!

4. Wicked

Opened: October 30, 2003
No. of Shows: 7,486
Description: The untold story of the witches of Oz, before Dorothy’s time in The Wizard of Oz. This story takes a look, according the musical’s website, “at what happened in the land of Oz – but from a different angle. There is a young woman, born with emerald-green skin – smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular…”

On April 11, 2023, Wicked surpassed Cats to take the No 4 spot.

A long-awaited movie adaptation is currently being filmed with former Broadway stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the lead roles.