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Wicked becomes 16th Longest running show in West End History

Published on

August 1, 2017

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Alice Fearn as Elphaba in Wicked London

 

Wicked is to become the 16th longest running show in West End history tonight when it plays its 4567th performance at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Wicked which recently announced a major UK tour surpasses Billy Elliot.

The multi award-winning musical features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman based on Gregory Maquire's novel.

Wicked currently stars Alice Fearn (Elphaba), Sophie Evans (Glinda), Bradley Jaden (Fiyero), Melanie La Barrie (Madame Morrible), Andy Hockley (The Wizard), Martin Ball (Doctor Dillamond), Sarah McNicholas (Nessarose), Jack Lansbury (Boq), Laura Pick (Standby for Elphaba) and Carina Gillespie (Standby for Glinda).

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