Wicked has broken box office records around the world, holding weekly-gross-takings records in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, St. Louis, and London, and obtaining the record for biggest opening in the West End (£100,000 in the first hour on sale). In the week ending January 2, 2011, the London, Broadway, and both national touring productions all broke the record for the highest weekly gross.
Wicked has surpassed box office records worldwide, holding top-grossing positions in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, St. Louis, and London, and setting a record for the largest opening in the West End (£100,000 in ticket sales within the first hour). In January 2011, all three London, Broadway, and national touring productions achieved the highest weekly earnings.