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The signature colours of Wicked appear on a poster at the New York Botanical Garden.

The signature colours of Wicked appear on a poster at the New York Botanical Garden.

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Laurel Graeber

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NEW YORK – Visitors to the opening celebration for the Wicked Broadway Garden were unable to pluck magical herbs to concoct a green potion and suddenly acquire the power to defy gravity.

But they could take photographs among lush blossoms, hear spirited musical performances, play witchy trivia games and enjoy a slice of Oz in the Bronx.

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