Wicked Plays Its 5000th Performance In London Tonight
Wicked the musical is to play its 5000th performance in London tonight – 9 August 2018 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
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FIRST LOOK: David Witts and Chris Jarman Join London Wicked Cast
Darren Bell brings us some great First Look images of the London Wicked cast as David Witts and Chris Jarmin join the cast from Monday 23 July 2018. David Witts joins the cast as Fiyero, Chris Jarman joins the cast as Doctor Dillamond and Rosa O’Reilly takes over the role of Nessarose joining existing cast members Alice Fearn as Elphaba and Sophie Evans as Glinda. David Witts (Fiyero) starred as ‘Joey Branning’ in EastEnders, for which he won ‘Best Newcomer’ at the 2013 National Television Awards. He also won an Inside Soap Award and was nominated for a British Soap Award. For American television, he has recently been a series regular in Recovery Road (for ABC/Freeform) and I Ship It (for the CW Network). He also completed filming An Unpleasant Surprise and Pride and Prejudice, Cut. On stage, he starred as ‘Link Larkin’ in Hairspray at Leicester Curve Theatre. David … Read more
Wicked releases new character portraits as it celebrates 12 years in London
Wicked the musical celebrates 12 years at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre today and in celebration of this birthday producers have released stunning new principal cast portraits by photographer Darren Bell. 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). Wicked has now played 4500 performances, being seen by over 8 million people in London alone. On 19 October 2017, Wicked becomes the 15th longest running show in London theatre history when it surpasses the run of We Will Rock You. We hope that you enjoy Darren Bell’s great photographs. WICKED TICKETS
Wicked London extends bookings until 1 December 2018
Wicked London has announced its 24th extension with 500,000 new tickets now available for performances until 1 December 2018 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre where it is already the 16th longest running show in West End theatre history. Wicked London has now been seen by over 8 million people in London alone and 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). Wicked will continue to play in London when the show embarks on it’s second UK and Ireland tour in January 2018 taking in Bristol, Liverpool, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds, Dublin, Sunderland, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester. (Wicked UK Tour Schedule) Wicked is based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire, has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book … Read more
Wicked becomes 16th Longest running show in West End History
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). WICKED TICKETS
FIRST LOOK: New London Wicked cast – July 2017
We are pleased to bring you these production images by Matt Crockett from the new London cast of Wicked the musical at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Now in its 11th year, the critically acclaimed,smash-hit musical is now the 17th longest running show in West End Theatre history. These first pictures show Alice Fearn (Elphaba), Sophie Evans (Glinda), Bradley Jaden (Fiyero), Melanie La Barrie (Madame Morrible), Andy Hockley (The Wizard) and Jack Lansbury (Boq) who will lead the new London cast from 24 July 2017 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, joining current cast members Martin Ball (Doctor Dillamond) and Sarah McNicholas (Nessarose) who take to the stage on Monday 24 July 2017. Whilst the West End production continues the new national tour of Wicked will start touring the UK and Ireland in January 2018. See the full Wicked UK tour schedule. WICKED TICKETS LONDON
Alice Fearn and Sophie Evans to lead new Wicked cast
Now in its 11th smash hit year at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, the producers of Wicked have announced that Alice Fearn (Elphaba) and Sophie Evans (Glinda) will lead the new cast who start performances on Monday 24 July 2017. Also joining the cast are Bradley Jaden (Fiyero), Melanie La Barrie (Madame Morrible), Andy Hockley (The Wizard), Jack Lansbury (Boq) and Laura Pick (Standby for Elphaba), joining current cast members Martin Ball (Doctor Dillamond), Sarah McNicholas (Nessarose) and Carina Gillespie (Standby for Glinda). Alice Fearn (Elphaba) originally joined the London production of Wicked in 2016, as Standby for Elphaba, and will now assume the role. Her previous West End appearances include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Shrek The Musical, Into The Woods, Les Misérables (also the film version) and The Woman in White. Sophie Evans (Glinda) was the acclaimed runner-up in the BBC talent show ‘Over the Rainbow’ and subsequently played ‘Dorothy Gale’ in … Read more
Wicked Extends Its Booking Period
Now in it’s ninth year in the West End, Wicked has today announced that it is extending its booking period until 7th November 2015. Now the 10th longest running show in the West End, Wicked continues to be a global phenomenon having been seen by over 42 million people in 13 countries. The UK tour opens at the Liverpool Empire in 16th September. The London production currently stars Kerry Ellis (Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero), Sue Kelvin (madame Morrible), Martyn Ellis (The Wizard), Paul Clarkson (Dr Dillamond), Sam Lupton (Boq) and Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose) Book your tickets to Wicked now.
