Extraordinary Cinema: Wicked: Part I
On August 8, 2026, the Kennedy Center presents a free outdoor screening of *Wicked: Part I* on the REACH Video Wall, presented as part of the Extraordinary Cinema series and billed as a Millennium Stage Film. The evening begins at dusk, with a free Wicked-themed dance party held before the film starts. The screening brings the beloved stage musical to the screen as a cinematic event, telling the untold story of the witches of Oz. Cynthia Erivo stars as Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman with green skin who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande stars as Glinda, a popular young woman who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet at Shiz University and forge an unlikely friendship, but their lives take different paths after an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, eventually leading them to fulfill their destinies as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.
When: Saturday, August 8, 2026, beginning at dusk.
Showtimes: The film screens at dusk; a free Wicked-themed Dance Party takes place immediately before the screening.
Price: Free, with no tickets or registration required.
Tickets: Seating is first-come, first-served; a limited number of seats are available for guests with disabilities. Guests are welcome to bring their own blankets and chairs, with personal chairs limited to 36 inches high or smaller.
Lineup: Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda.
Run time: Not specified on the page.
Ages: No age restriction is listed; the event appears open to all.
Venue: Kennedy Center, REACH Video Wall (outdoor screening).
Accessibility: Films are screened with open captions unless otherwise stated. For accessibility questions or to request an accommodation, contact the Kennedy Center Accessibility Office at (202) 416-8727 or access@kennedy-center.org.
Note: Guests may bring picnics during non-event times, with coolers limited to 16 quarts or smaller. Concessions and beverages are available for purchase on-site. No grills, glass containers, personal fireworks, or drones are permitted on campus. Alcoholic beverages are only allowed through authorized Kennedy Center providers and must be consumed within their operating perimeters. Personal items that block others’ views are prohibited, and firearms are not allowed on federal lands. Pets are welcome. Because this is an outdoor event, check the Kennedy Center website on the day of the screening for cancellations or location changes due to inclement weather, including heat advisories or rain. All events and artists are subject to change without notice.