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WICKED Celebrates 7000 Performances in the West End and Extends Booking
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024

WICKED will tonight play its 7000th performance at the Apollo Victoria Theatre London, where it continues as the 10th longest-running West End production in history. Plus booking has extended

Photos: WICKED Celebrates 18 Years In The West End
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2024

On Friday 27 September 2024, WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, celebrated 18 years since its London premiere on 27 September 2006 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Check out photos from the celebration here!

Duck Soup Cinema Silent Film Series Kicks Off With THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024

It’s spooky season, and what better way to celebrate than with “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”? The first show in the 2024/25 Duck Soup Cinema series, “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” uses striking visuals to reflect a distorted mind, creating an unsettling atmosphere of reality—just in time for Halloween.

Duck Soup Cinema Silent Film Series Comes to Overture
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

Relive the magic of silent cinema and indulge in an evening of laughter, music and nostalgia at Duck Soup Cinema. The three-show silent film series—starting with “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” on Saturday, Oct. 5—transports you back in time to the captivating world of silent film in the historic Capitol Theater.

Photos: WICKED in the West End Celebrates 2024-25 Cast With Gala Night
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024

Wicked held a special gala performance on Thursday 25th April 2024 to celebrate the show's current cast.  Check out photos of the cast taking their bows here!

WICKED Becomes 10th Longest-Running West End Show in British History
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024

WICKED, the West End stage musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, will play its 6,762nd performance, becoming the 10th longest-running West End stage production in British history.

Photos: First Look at WICKED's New West End Cast Members
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024

All new photos have been released of the new cast of Wicked in London's West End. Check out the photos here!

Duck Soup Cinema's HER WILD OAT Comes to Overture
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024

Valentine's Day is a few weeks away, and if you're still searching for a fun date idea, Overture Center has you covered! We are reclaiming the silent film heritage of the Capitol Theater with our silent film series, Duck Soup Cinema, featuring “Her Wild Oat,” a romantic comedy, on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Hello Cosmos Return With New Shows & New Music For 2024
by Michael Major - Jan 12, 2024

Their first full-band album since 2021's acclaimed debut ‘Dream Harder', the collective will be teasing its lead singles “Turn Off The News” and “The Hot Seat” in the coming weeks. Keeping busy in the interim years with a unique mixtape project (2021's ‘Golden Dirt') and a remix album (2023's ‘Hard Dirt').

WICKED Welcomes 12 Millionth Visitor to London's Apollo Victoria Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024

'WICKED' celebrated its 12 millionth visitor at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre. Get all the details!

WICKED Will Welcome New Cast Members in March 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023

WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, will welcome Michael Fenton Stevens (The Wizard), Graham Kent (Doctor Dillamond), and welcome back former cast member Laura Harrison (Standby for Elphaba) to London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre from Tuesday 12 March 2024.

Duck Soup Cinema Brings Showing of NOSFERATU to Overture
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

Overture Center is back with Capitol Theater's silent film series, Duck Soup Cinema, with the first show—'Nosferatu'—on Saturday, Oct. 14. Learn more about the showing here!

WICKED Celebrates 17 Years in London and Releases New Block of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023

WICKED is celebrating 17 years since its London premiere on 27 September 2006 at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre. The production has also released over 500,000 new tickets, extending public booking to Sunday 15 December 2024.

Duck Soup Cinema Introduces New Season, New Series' Curator
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023

Overture Center will present Duck Soup Cinema, with the first show—'Nosferatu'—on Saturday, October 14. Learn more about how to attend the upcoming events here!

Steven Pinder Returns to WICKED in the West End, and Simeon Truby Joins The UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023

WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has announced the return of Steven Pinder as 'Doctor Dillamond' from Tuesday 24 October 2023 at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Overture's Duck Soup Cinema Features TEN NIGHTS IN A BAR ROOM
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023

Overture's Duck Soup Cinema silent film series, nationally known for providing an authentic silent film experience in the historic Capitol Theater, wraps up its 2022/23 season with “Ten Nights in a Bar Room” on Saturday, June 3.

Photos: WICKED Extends Booking and Releases All New Production Photos
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2023

WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, today releases 400,000 new tickets, extending public booking to Sunday 2 June 2024. New production photos have been released as well, which can be viewed here.

Photos: First Look at Alexia Khadime, Lucy St. Louis, and More in WICKED
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2023

All new production photos have been released from the UK production of WICKED, featuring Alexia Khadime as ‘Elphaba’, Lucy St. Louis as ‘Glinda’, Caitlin Anderson as ‘Nessarose’, and Joe Thompson-Oubari as ‘Boq’. Check out the photos here!

Sheffield Theatres Announce New Supported Artists Of The Bank Cohort 2023
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2023

Sheffield Theatres has announced the nine artists, including writers, producers, directors and theatre-makers, who will be supported for the next nine months as members of The Bank Cohort for 2023. The Bank is a dedicated hub for talent development; this is the third cohort to be supported by Sheffield Theatres.

Overture Center's Duck Soup Cinema Series Continues With WHY WORRY?
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2023

Looking for a one-of-a-kind Valentine's Day date idea? Overture Center has just the ticket! Its 2022/23 Duck Soup Cinema series continues with “Why Worry?” on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Capitol Theater. This silent-movie-era experience provides hours of laughter and entertainment.