Original Wicked stars Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel are tickled pink (and green) by the wild audience reaction during the opening night curtain call on October 30, 2003.

Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz.

Producer David Stone with original cast member Carole Shelley, who played Madame Morrible.

The Wizard and I! Original stars Idina Menzel (Elphaba) and Joel Grey (The Wizard) smooch on opening night.

Librettist Winnie Holzman was known for her TV writing before she wrote the book for Wicked.

Producer Marc Platt with Eden Espinosa, who was a replacement Elphaba (and the part’s original standby).

Norbert Leo Butz originated the role of Fiyero.

Original stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth garnered legions of new fans for their starring roles in the musical.

Jennifer Laura Thompson replaced Kristin Chenoweth in the role of Glinda in July 2004.

Two replacement stars: Shoshana Bean (Elphaba) and Ben Vereen (The Wizard) have a close moment backstage.

Another pair of replacements: Rue McClanahan (Madame Morrible) and Megan Hilty (Glinda).

Saturday Night Live alum Ana Gasteyer played Elphaba both on tour and on Broadway.

Current stars Julia Murney and Kendra Kassebaum.