“So have another drink of green elixir and we'll have ourselves a little mixer."

“Wicked” kicks off on July 30 at The Marcus Center, 929 N. Water St.  

But before you head off to the performance, you’ll want to soak in some pre-musical magic at The Brewery, 1101 N. Water St., which is transforming its aesthetic and its menu to host a “Wicked” pop-up July 30 through Aug. 17.

Make your way to The Brewery and follow the Yellow Brick Road straight to the Emerald City, where Oz-inspired sights, sounds and sips await.  Take, for instance, the Grimmerie’s Cocktail Spell Book... it's filled with a collection of unforgettable pink potions, bubble-evoking quaffs and green elixirs (of course), any one of which might make you break out into song.

Take a peek:

• I’m Melting: McQueen & the Violet Fog Gin, passion fruit puree, cava brut, lime and a cotton candy wand ($13)
• Popular: Rumhaven Coconut Rum, Tattersall Creme de Fleur, guava puree, lemonade, seltzer and a lemon bubble ($13)

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• Ruby Red Slipper: Magenta Blanco Tequila, Bohls Pomegranate Liqueur, raspberry puree, lime ($13)
• Tin Man’s Oil: Jim Beam Vanilla Bourbon, WSB Root Beer ($12)
• The Wizard’s Elixir: WSB Honey Lager Light, green coloring ($6)
• Pink Goes Good with Green: Pink Elixir (Pink Whitney, strawberry puree) and Green Elixir (Midori, lime), $6

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• Good Witch, Bad Witch (zero proof): Let fate decide what side you're on with this cotton candy color change cocktail featuring coconut, guava, Sprite, lime and a cotton candy broom

If you’d prefer, you could also head next door to Vagabond, 1122 N. Edison St., where they’ll have a special Wicked-themed specialty taco and margarita throughout the month of August. 

Got your Wicked tix?

Also - if you don’t have your tickets yet for Wicked, there are still limited seats available for the show, which runs July 30 through Aug. 17 at Uihlein Hall at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.

The Wicked Pop-up at The Brewery will take place throughout the run of the show. Hours at The Brewery are Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Friday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.