Rochester's 'Wicked' Musical Opens at West Herr Auditorium

The Broadway hit show will run for two weeks in the city.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Rochester Broadway Theatre League welcomed the popular musical 'Wicked' for its opening night performance on Wednesday at the West Herr Auditorium. The show is scheduled to run for a two-week engagement, with free parking and shuttle service available for the Thursday matinee performance.

Why it matters

The arrival of 'Wicked' in Rochester is an exciting event for local theater fans, as the acclaimed Broadway musical makes its way to the city's premier performing arts venue. The show's popularity and reputation for stunning visuals and memorable songs are expected to draw large crowds during its limited run.

The details

Tickets for 'Wicked' at the West Herr Auditorium are available on the Rochester Broadway Theatre League's website. For the Thursday matinee performance, the theater is offering free parking at the Rochester Public Market, with a shuttle bus operating from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to transport attendees to the auditorium.

  • The 'Wicked' musical opened on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.
  • The show is scheduled to run for two weeks, through March 1, 2026.

The players

Rochester Broadway Theatre League

The organization responsible for bringing the 'Wicked' musical to the West Herr Auditorium in Rochester.

West Herr Auditorium

The premier performing arts venue in Rochester, New York, where the 'Wicked' musical is being staged.

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What they’re saying

“I like the songs, just, the voices these people have.”

— Steve Boily (News10NBC)

“I'm super excited to see Elphaba flying because I don't remember seeing that when I was a kid, and so I think that's going to be really special.”

— Elizabeth Areno (News10NBC)

What’s next

The Rochester Broadway Theatre League is offering free parking and shuttle service for the Thursday matinee performance of 'Wicked' to make it more accessible for attendees.

The takeaway

The arrival of the acclaimed musical 'Wicked' in Rochester is an exciting event for local theater enthusiasts, showcasing the city's vibrant performing arts scene and its ability to attract top-tier Broadway productions.