The two witches of the musical will make an unexpected visit to Korea at the end of April to meet Korean audiences ahead of the opening on July 12.

The two main characters visiting Korea are Courtney Monsma as "Elphaba" and Sheridan Adams as "Glinda." They have been chosen as the leads of the tour, which commemorates the 20th anniversary of its Broadway premiere, and have been leading the performances for the third year now. Musical Supervisor David Young is also expected to visit Korea along with the two actresses.

They are set to present a captivating live performance and talk through the showcase "One Short Day" on April 30 (Wed) at the Hyundai Card Understage. This showcase, themed "One Short Day" with the two witches of the performance that fans have been waiting 13 years for, will be a special opportunity to meet the actors for the first time, inviting fans of , called "Ozians," to spend a memorable time together. Versatile actor Park Jae-min will serve as the special MC for the day, promising a rich experience with the work and the actors.

The showcase will offer audiences who have been waiting for the performance an unmissable opportunity to experience the beautiful music world of Grammy Award-winning and triple platinum record-holder Stephen Schwartz live, along with stories about his magnificent music. A Q&A and lucky draw event will take place on-site, with all participants receiving limited commemorative merchandise and vouchers to enjoy around the showcase. Applications can be submitted starting the 14th through official social media and newsletters, with more details to be confirmed later on official social media.

Courtney Monsma, who plays "Glinda," is an entertainer recognized for her outstanding charisma across various fields, including acting and artistry. She has received high praise for her performance and pure voice, being called "the epitome of Glinda." Sheridan Adams, who plays "Elphaba," captured her first leading role as Elphaba with the song "Defying Gravity" during auditions and has successfully performed over 400 shows, earning recognition. Veteran creator David Young, who has previously visited Korea during the original performance in 2012, has worked on 11 productions of .

The musical broke the Broadway record with a weekly box office of $5 million in 2024 and shattered the West End weekly box office record in January 2025, attracting over 70 million viewers in 16 countries worldwide. The production has sustained a 22-year box office success since its Broadway premiere. With a massive 12.4-meter dragon, flying monkeys, over 350 stunning costumes, and a grand stage mechanism that brings to life a sophisticated yet magical fantasy, alongside beautiful music such as "Defying Gravity," "Popular," and "For Good," the amazing imagination contained in this delightful story, which flips classics based on Gregory Maguire's novel, has won more than 100 trophies from global award ceremonies, including Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, and Grammy Awards. After a 13-year wait since the Korean premiere, the original performance is set to open on July 12, 2025, at Blue Square.

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