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Dance Dad With John CorellaEP 46: Defying Gravity for 15 Years With Wicked Dance Justin WirickFifteen years in Wicked collide with grief, queer joy and the quiet rituals that keep a performer brave eight shows a week.
With part two of the Wicked movie now in theaters, John Corella celebrates the moment by revisiting his conversation with Justin Wirick, a longtime dancer with the Broadway National Tour of Wicked. What begins as a lighthearted holiday replay opens into a layered, intimate look at creativity, identity, resilience and the emotional depth woven into performing the same show thousands of times.
Justin shares how ritual, presence and community ha...
2025-11-271h 07Dance Dad With John CorellaEP 26: Defying Gravity for 15 Years With Wicked Dancer Justin WirickFifteen years in Wicked—that’s a lot of shows, a lot of cities, and a lot of memories. Broadway performer Justin Wirick shares how he’s kept the magic alive night after night, from tumbling across the stage to finding joy even in the hardest moments.
In this episode, Justin sits down with John Corella to talk about the highs and lows of a life in theater. He opens up about the pressure that comes with longevity, the way gymnastics shaped his movement, and how Wicked continues to inspire audiences after two decades. They also ge...
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