Want to hear the music of Wicked live on a Vancouver stage? Here's how to do it

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeEntertainmentLocal ArtsMoviesMusicTheatre Want to hear the music of Wicked live on a Vancouver stage? Here's how to do it Fans and fellow Ozians can dance on down to the Orpheum to hear the top-selling soundtrack performed live by a full orchestra in Vancouver. Author of the article: By Stuart Derdeyn Published Sep 09, 2026 1 minute read Join the conversation Cynthia Erivo, left, is Elphaba and Ariana Grande is Glinda in the film adaptation of 'Wicked.'  PHOTO BY GILES KEYTE/UNIVERSAL PICTURES /Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures Article content We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. Article content Director Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of the first act of the 2003 stage musical Wicked was a global hit and produced a top-selling soundtrack featuring 11 songs from the film. Article content Article content The album release became the most-streamed musical soundtrack on Amazon Music within 24 hours and debuted in the #2 position on the Billboard 200 chart. Article content With hit songs like Defying Gravity, featuring co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the music from the movie has lead reviewers to compare composer Stephen Schwartz to no less a figure than Stephen Sondheim. The energy and excitement of the cinematic cast’s performances can be credited to the recording being done live on set rather than in a recording studio. Article content Article content Article content Now fans of the musical can experience a screening of the film complete with the entire score performed live by a full orchestra at the Wicked: Part One In Concert event taking place in Vancouver. Article content Sun Spots Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content Here’s everything you need to know about the Vancouver date on the tour Article content When is the Wicked: Part One In Concert Vancouver show? Article content The performances take place on July 24, 2027. Article content Where is the concert in Vancouver? Article content The show will take place at the Orpheum. Article content What times are the concerts in Vancouver? Article content Livenation.com lists the times as 2 and 7…