The success of Chicago's open-ended production of Wicked continues not only at the box office, but also in the community at large as many members of the cast and crew work to better the lives of those in need.
Chicago's Wicked raised over $175,000 this season, earning the top fundraising honor for the second year in a row at the 18th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition, a national effort on behalf of the charity Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The awards ceremony, held December 5 in New York City, announced Chicago's Wicked as the top fundraiser in a category of productions outside of New York.
This marks the third consecutive win for Chicago's Wicked, which also took first in last December's campaign as well as the spring Easter Bonnet fundraising drive. The Chicago company of WICKED has collectively raised over one-half million dollars for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS during its Windy City residence so far.
The Chicago company of Wicked is playing in an open run at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph. It premiered on June 24, 2005.