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Wicked Just Set a Major Box Office Record That Was 16 Years Old
ComicBook.comStory by Charlie Ridgely
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Wicked breaks global box office record for highest-grossing musical theater adaptation, setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated sequel.
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- Wicked has become the highest-grossing musical theater adaptation in box office history, surpassing the $610 million earned by Mamma Mia! in 2008.
- The successful sing-along screenings added to Wicked's strong box office numbers, giving fans a unique community experience to embrace the beloved musical.
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Elphaba, Glinda, Universal, Wicked, Wicked: For Good