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Wicked Tops Broadway, Surpassing Mamma Mia! with $634M

1/3/2025

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Wicked has soared to new heights, eclipsing Mamma Mia! as the highest-grossing Broadway musical adaptation with a staggering $634 million in just six weeks. Its triumph is fueled by stellar casting and breathtaking visuals. Meanwhile, The Phantom of the Opera's film adaptation faltered, unable to convey the magic of its stage version, underscoring Wicked's cinematic brilliance.

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Story summary

Wicked has soared to new heights, eclipsing Mamma Mia! as the highest-grossing Broadway musical adaptation with a staggering $634 million in just six weeks. Its triumph is fueled by stellar casting and breathtaking visuals. Meanwhile, The Phantom of the Opera's film adaptation faltered, unable to convey the magic of its stage version, underscoring Wicked's cinematic brilliance.