Keith Bartlett to Join WICKED as The Wizard from Julyby BWW News Desk - May 28, 2012Wicked, the hit musical now in its sixth year at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, will welcome Keith Bartlett to the role of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz from Monday 30 July. (more...)
WICKED Announces Partnership With New UK Anti-Bullying Charity The Ben Cohen Standup Foundationby BWW News Desk - May 11, 2012Wicked, the award-winning hit musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce its partnership with anti-bullying charity The Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation, which launched in the UK last night (Thursday 10 May).
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Photo Flash: Helena Bonham Carter Poses at WICKED in London Last Nightby BWW - February 17, 2012On Twitter Watch, Wicked London wrote "Take a look at #HelenaBonhamCarter at Wicked on Wednesday! Which song do you think Helena would have liked the most?!" (more...)
WICKED Launches 2012 Young Writers' Awardby BWW News Desk - February 7, 2012The long-running West End musical Wicked has just announced the third year of its hugely successful Wicked Young Writers’ Award. Spearheaded by author of War Horse and former Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo, the Award recognises excellence in writing, encourages creativity, and helps develop writing talent in young people between 5 and 25 years of age from all backgrounds and areas of the UK. (more...)
WICKED Extends Booking Through 2013by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2012Wicked, the smash hit West End musical now in its sixth spellbinding year at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, is pleased to announce the opening of its 13th new booking period, with tickets now on sale until Saturday 27 April 2013. (more...)
STAGE TUBE: WICKED Cast Shares Holiday Traditionsby BroadwayWorld TV - December 22, 2011Winner of the 2010 Laurence Olivier Award for ‘Most Popular Show', the Whatsonstage.com Award for 'Best West End Show' and the BroadwayWorld.com UK Award for ‘Best Long-Running West End Show', Wicked has now played over 1750 performances and grossed in excess of £118 million at the UK Box Office since its West End premiere in 2006.
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In the video below, the cast of the show shares what they look foward to the most about the holidays. Click below to check it out! (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Cast of WICKED on Their Favorite Costumes!by BroadwayWorld TV - November 16, 2011Wicked recently played its 2000th performance and celebrated its landmark 5th birthday on Tuesday 27 September 2011. The "hugely popular musical" (The Times) has now been seen by almost 4 million people since its West End premiere in 2006. In the video below, the cast of the show chats about their favorite costumes! Click below to check it out. (more...)
6th Annual WICKED Day Set for Oct 30 at the London Film Museumby BWW News Desk - October 5, 2011Wicked, the "hit musical with brains, heart & courage" (The Sunday Telegraph) at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre, today announced its sixth annual Wicked Day, a free afternoon of family fun that celebrates the award-winning production to raise funds for environmental causes in and around the local community. (more...)
Photo Flash: West End's WICKED Celebrates 5th Birthday!by BWW News Desk - October 4, 2011Wicked, the smash hit musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, just celebrated its landmark 5th birthday last week at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre. Check out photos from the celebration below! (more...)
West End's WICKED Celebrates 5th Birthday!by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2011Wicked, the smash hit musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, will celebrate its landmark 5th birthday tomorrow night (Tuesday 27 September 2011) at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre. (more...)
Gina Beck, Matt Willis Join West End's WICKEDby BWW News Desk - September 14, 2011Wicked, the smash hit musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that Gina Beck and Matt Willis will join the cast on Monday 12 December 2011 to star as Glinda and Fiyero respectively. Desmond Barrit is returning to the show to play The Wizard. They will be joined by Lillie Flynn (Nessarose), Christopher Howell (Doctor Dillamond) and Adam Pettigrew (Boq). (more...)
Rachel Tucker Extends as 'Elphaba' in West End's WICKED into 2012by BWW News Desk - August 1, 2011Wicked, the hit musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, has announced that Rachel Tucker will continue in her starring role as Elphaba into 2012. Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), Nikki Davis-Jones (Standby Elphaba) and Chloe Taylor (Standby Glinda) are also all continuing in their roles. UK Executive Producer Michael McCabe commented: "Since first joining our cast in March 2010, Rachel has thrilled audiences and critics alike with her powerful and passionate performance as Elphaba. We are all absolutely thrilled that Rachel has now decided to continue leading the company with her extraordinary professionalism and great dedication to the role - we couldn't be more proud of her success". (more...)
STAGE TUBE: Rachel Tucker's WICKED Showstopper on 'Dancing on Ice'!by BroadwayWorld TV - February 18, 2011Rachel Tucker, currently starring in Wicked at the Apollo Theatre, recently appeared on the ITV skating competition Dancing on Ice to perform the Wicked's show stopping number "Defying Gravity". Watch the performance below! (more...)
Rainey, Evans, Stott, Taylor Lead WICKED UK Cast Starting Feb. 7by BWW News Desk - February 7, 2011Wicked, the long-running hit musical at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, is pleased to announce its entire new company to begin performances on Monday 7 February 2011: Joining the previously announced Mark Evans (Fiyero) are: Zoë Rainey (‘Amber Von Tussle’ in Hairspray at the Shaftesbury Theatre) as Nessarose, Ben Stott (‘Jack’ in Sondheim’s Into The Woods at the Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park) as Boq, and Chloe Taylor(Wicked, 2009) as Standby Glinda. (more...)
Lee Mead Ends Run in the West End's WICKED Feb. 5by BWW
News Desk - February 5, 2011Nominated for this year's Whatsonstage.com Award for 'Best Takeover in a Role', Lee Mead will give his final performance as Fiyero in Wicked on Saturday 5 February. (more...)
Lee Mead Ends Run in the West End's WICKED Feb. 5by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2011Nominated for this year's Whatsonstage.com Award for 'Best Takeover in a Role', Lee Mead will give his final performance as Fiyero in Wicked on Saturday 5 February. (more...)
Rainey, Evans, Stott, Taylor Lead WICKED UK Cast by BWW News Desk - December 1, 2010Wicked, the long-running hit musical at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, is pleased to announce its entire new company to begin performances on Monday 7 February 2011: Joining the previously announced Mark Evans (Fiyero) are: Zoë Rainey (‘Amber Von Tussle’ in Hairspray at the Shaftesbury Theatre) as Nessarose, Ben Stott (‘Jack’ in Sondheim’s Into The Woods at the Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park) as Boq, and Chloe Taylor(Wicked, 2009) as Standby Glinda. (more...)
Photo Flash: Press Night For WICKED With Lee Meadby BWW Photo Special - May 18, 2010Lee Mead recently joined the cast of Wicked in London, England. The production held a press night on May 18, 2010. (more...)
West End WICKED Producers Crack Down on Piracyby BWW News Desk - April 5, 2010The New York Times reports today that the producers of Wicked in the West End are cracking down on piracy, threatening an indefinite ban from the show for anyone who illegally records the musical live. This announcement comes on the heels of one fan had recorded the entire musical from their seat and posted it on YouTube. (more...)
Photo Flash: New Cast of West End WICKED!by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2010Wicked, recently voted London's 'Most Popular Show' (2010 Laurence Olivier Awards) and 'Best West End Show' (2010 Whatsonstage.com Awards), welcomes its brand new London cast from tonight (29 March, 2010). (more...)
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