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THE AWARD-WINNING WEST END MUSICAL WICKED ADDS EXTRA SUMMER MATINEE ON 22 AUGUST AT 2.30PM

Tuesday, May 07, 2013

WICKED, the record-breaking hit West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has added an additional summer matinee on Thursday 22 August at 2.30pm. Tickets are now on sale.

Recently acclaimed as "one of the most popular West End musicals ever" (Evening Standard), the London production of the global musical phenomenon is already the 16th longest-running West End musical of all time. While continuing its open-ended run at the Apollo Victoria Theatre (where tickets are currently on sale until 26 April 2014) a major new production will tour the UK and Ireland, opening at Manchester's Palace Theatre in September 2013.

Wicked currently stars Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible from 22 April 2013), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Christopher Howell (Doctor Dillamond), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Hayley Gallivan (Standby Elphaba) and Lucy van Gasse (Standby Glinda). Cast subject to change from 18 November 2013.

Seen by over 5 million people and recently acclaimed as "one of the most popular West End musicals ever" (Evening Standard), the Olivier Award-winning London production of the global musical phenomenon is already the 16th longest-running West End musical of all time. While continuing its open-ended run at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre (where tickets are currently on sale until 26 April 2014) a major new production will tour the UK and Ireland, opening at Manchester's Palace Theatre in September 2013.

Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously re-imagines the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

 

HARRIET THORPE RETURNS TO PLAY 'MADAME MORRIBLE' IN HIT WEST END MUSICAL WICKED FROM 22 APRIL - 16 NOVEMBER 2013

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

WICKED, the record-breaking hit West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, proudly welcomes back Harriet Thorpe to the role of 'Madame Morrible' from Monday 22 April until Saturday 16 November 2013. Louise Plowright has withdrawn from the role due to ill health and the entire company wish her a full and speedy recovery.

Harriet Thorpe previously played 'Madame Morrible' to enormous acclaim from April 2008 until March 2010. She has enjoyed a long-standing association with Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French, appearing in multiple episodes of French & Saunders; Murder Most Horrid; The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle and she has played the role of 'Fleur' in Absolutely Fabulous since 1992. Also on television, Harriet starred in all 52 episodes of the hugely popular comedy series The Brittas Empire as Receptionist 'Carole'. On stage, Harriet most recently starred as 'Frauline Kost' in Rufus Norris's acclaimed production of Cabaret at the Savoy Theatre, a role she previously played at the Lyric Theatre in 2006. She also starred in Crazy For You at the Open Air Theatre, Regents Park and at the Novello Theatre and played Tanya in Mamma Mia! at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

Wicked currently stars Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Harriet Thorpe (Madame Morrible from 22 April 2013), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Christopher Howell (Doctor Dillamond), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Hayley Gallivan (Standby Elphaba) and Lucy van Gasse (Standby Glinda). Cast subject to change from 18 November 2013.

Seen by over 5 million people and recently acclaimed as "one of the most popular West End musicals ever" (Evening Standard), the Olivier Award-winning London production of the global musical phenomenon is already the 16th longest-running West End musical of all time. While continuing its open-ended run at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre (where tickets are currently on sale until 26 April 2014) a major new production will tour the UK and Ireland, opening at Manchester's Palace Theatre in September 2013.

Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously re-imagines the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

 

WEST END HIT MUSICAL WICKED WELCOMES ITS 5 MILLIONTH THEATREGOER

Tuesday, April 02, 2013

AND IS SHORTLISTED FOR THE OLIVIER'S 'BBC RADIO 2 AUDIENCE AWARD'


WICKED, the record-breaking hit West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, proudly welcomed its 5 millionth theatregoer to London's Apollo Victoria Theatre on Saturday 30 March 2013. Stewart Lyons, together with his partner Cristina Kane, from Kirkcaldy in Fife, attended the sold out matinee performance and were invited backstage to meet the cast after the show. Asked how it felt to be the 5 millionth theatregoer, Mr Lyons said "It feels fantastic. We loved the show and even though it is our first visit to Wicked, it won't be our last."

Wicked has also just been shortlisted for the BBC Radio 2 Audience Award - the only Olivier Award to be decided solely by public vote. Named 'Best Musical of the Decade' by Entertainment Weekly, Wicked continues its open-ended run as "one of the biggest hits of our age" (The Observer):

• Recently acclaimed as "one of the most popular West End musicals ever" (Evening Standard), the Olivier Award-winning London production of the global musical phenomenon is already the 16th longest-running West End musical of all time.

• The London production, which is now booking into its 8th year, has broken countless Box Office records since its premiere in 2006 and still holds the all-time record for the highest weekly gross in West End history (taking in #1,002,885 during week ending January 2, 2011).

• While continuing its open-ended run at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre, a major new production will tour the UK and Ireland, opening at Manchester's Palace Theatre in September 2013.

• "The international blockbuster" (The New York Times) has now been seen by over 36 million people around the world and won 90 awards. The original Broadway production, which is now in its 10th Anniversary Year, has remained Broadway's highest grossing show for an unprecedented 9 consecutive years.

• Wicked has been shortlisted as one of the four nominees for the 2013 'BBC Radio 2 Audience Award'. The winner will be announced at this year's Olivier Awards on Sunday 28 April 2013 at the Royal Opera House in London. Wicked previously won this award in 2010 and was shortlisted in 2012.

UK Executive Producer Michael McCabe said: "All long-running shows depend as much on audiences coming back for more as they do on first-time visitors, and Wicked is no exception. We have been swept along to the incredible milestone of 5 million visitors by passionate fans and incredible word-of-mouth that inspires new ticket buyers every day. We are truly grateful to everyone who continues to make Wicked such a popular and enduring success and to all those who supported Wicked in the public vote for the BBC Radio 2 Audience Award. We are all delighted to be shortlisted for this very special Olivier Award for a third time".

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously re-imagines the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Wicked has music and lyrics by multi GRAMMY® and Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz, a book by Winnie Holzman, musical staging by Wayne Cilento and is directed by two-time Tony Award® winner and Olivier Award nominee Joe Mantello. Wicked is based on the acclaimed novel, 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West', by Gregory Maguire.

Wicked is produced by: Marc Platt, Universal Pictures Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone. Executive Producer (UK): Michael McCabe.

TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE TO SATURDAY 26 APRIL 2014

Apollo Victoria Theatre, Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LG

1 minute from London Victoria Mainline and Underground Stations.

 

WICKED UK & IRELAND TOUR CONFIRMS 5 FURTHER DATES

Friday, March 01, 2013

AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL TOUR BOOKED THOUGH 2014

WICKED, the global musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to confirm 5 further cities in addition to the previously announced engagements in Manchester and Dublin. The award-winning musical will visit Milton Keynes, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds and Birmingham:

Manchester Palace Theatre (12 September to 16 November 2013) - Tickets now on sale
Dublin Bord Gáis Energy Theatre (27 November 2013 to 18 January 2014) - Tickets now on sale

Milton Keynes Theatre (4 February to 8 March 2014) - Public Booking opens 6 March 2013
Wales Millennium Centre (12 March to 26 April 2014) - Public Booking opens 12 April 2013
Glasgow King's Theatre (6 May to 31 May 2014) - Public Booking opens 8 March 2013
Leeds Grand Theatre (10 June to 5 July 2014) - Public Booking opens 24 April 2013
Birmingham Hippodrome (9 July to 6 September 2014) - Public Booking opens 10 June 2013

Further cities and dates into 2015 will be announced at a later date.

Recently acclaimed as "one of the most popular West End musicals ever" (London Evening Standard), the record-breaking London production continues its open-ended run at the Apollo Victoria Theatre where tickets are currently on sale until 26 April 2014. WICKED is eligible for this year's Olivier Award for the BBC Radio 2 'Audience Award', the only Olivier Award voted for by the public. Voting, which closes on 18 March 2013, is via the following link www.olivierawards.com/vote.

WICKED has already been seen by over 36 million people around the world and has 6 productions running concurrently. The original Broadway production remains "Broadway's biggest blockbuster" (The New York Times) where it is now in its 10th Anniversary year. The West End production is now in its 7th year at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre, where it is already the 16th longest-running West End musical of all time.

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire that re-imagined the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', WICKED tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

WICKED has music and lyrics by multi GRAMMY® and Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz, a book by Winnie Holzman and is directed by two-time Tony Award® winner and Olivier nominee Joe Mantello. WICKED is based on the best-selling novel, 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West', by Gregory Maguire.

WICKED is produced by: Marc Platt, Universal Pictures Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone. Executive Producer (UK & Ireland): Michael McCabe.

 

WICKED HONOURED WITH TWO 2013 'MOUSETRAP' AWARDS INCLUDING 'SHOW I WOULD MOST RECOMMEND'

Monday, February 25, 2013

WICKED, the hit West End musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, has been honoured with two 2013 'Mousetraps', the annual awards presented by the charity Mousetrap Theatre Projects. For the second year running, WICKED won the award for "Show I Would Most Recommend To A Friend" as well as collecting "Best Design" for the show's set and costume designs.

Mousetrap Theatre Projects is a theatre education charity dedicated to bringing theatre into the lives of young people, irrespective of their cultural, social or economic backgrounds. The charities mission is to increase young people's access to the best live theatre experiences in London, particularly young people with limited resources, opportunities or support. www.mousetrap.org.uk

Executive Producer Michael McCabe said: "On behalf of everyone at Wicked, we feel extremely privileged to have won the award for "Show I Would Most Recommend To a Friend" for a second year running. And on behalf of our incredible designers - Eugene Lee and Susan Hilferty, who created the show's stunning sets and costumes respectively - we are also thrilled to accept the award for Best Design. We are all enormously proud to support the inspirational and important work of Mousetrap Theatre Projects and thank everyone who voted."

Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously re-imagined the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', WICKED tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

WICKED has music and lyrics by multi GRAMMY® and Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz, a book by Winnie Holzman, musical staging by Tony Award® winner and Olivier Award nominee Wayne Cilento and is directed by two-time Tony Award® winner and Olivier Award nominee Joe Mantello. WICKED is based on the acclaimed novel, 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West', by Gregory Maguire.

WICKED is produced by: Marc Platt, Universal Pictures Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone. Executive Producer (UK): Michael McCabe.

Apollo Victoria Theatre, Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LG
The theatre is 1 minute from London Victoria Mainline and Underground Stations.

Wicked spearheads and supports a range of good causes born out of the themes of the award-winning musical. Discover more at: www.WickedForGood.co.uk

 

WICKED TO PREMIERE IN SCOTLAND AT THE KING'S THEATRE GLASGOW

Friday, February 15, 2013

LIMITED ENGAGEMENT FROM TUESDAY 6 MAY UNTIL SATURDAY 31 MAY 2014

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013

WICKED, the global musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, will make its Scottish premiere at the King's Theatre in Glasgow in May 2014. TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON FRIDAY 8 MARCH 2013 AT 8.00AM FOR PERSONAL CALLERS AT THE BOX OFFICE. ONLINE AND TELEPHONE BOOKINGS FROM 10.00AM.

The strictly limited 4-week season will run from Tuesday 6 May 2014 until Saturday 31 May 2014, as part of the award-winning musical's major UK and Ireland Tour.

Recently acclaimed as "one of the most popular West End musicals ever" (London Evening Standard), the record-breaking London production continues its open-ended run at the Apollo Victoria Theatre where tickets are currently on sale until 26 April 2014. WICKED is eligible for this year's Olivier Award for the BBC Radio 2 'Audience Award', the only Olivier Award voted for by the public. Voting, which closes on 18 March 2013, is via the following link www.olivierawards.com/vote

WICKED has already been seen by over 36 million people around the world and has 6 productions running concurrently. The original Broadway production remains "Broadway's biggest blockbuster" (The New York Times) as it enters its 10th Anniversary year. The West End production is now in its 7th year at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre, where it has been seen by almost 5 million people.

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire that re-imagined the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', WICKED tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

WICKED has music and lyrics by multi GRAMMY® and Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz, a book by Winnie Holzman and is directed by two-time Tony Award® winner and Olivier nominee Joe Mantello. WICKED is based on the best-selling novel, 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West', by Gregory Maguire.

WICKED is produced by: Marc Platt, Universal Pictures Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone. Executive Producer (UK & Ireland): Michael McCabe.

Official UK & Ireland Tour website: www.WickedTour.co.uk

 

WICKED UK AND IRELAND TOUR TO VISIT MILTON KEYNES

Thursday, February 14, 2013

AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL TO OPEN AT THE MILTON KEYNES THEATRE

LIMITED ENGAGEMENT FROM TUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY UNTIL SATURDAY 8 MARCH 2014

TICKETS GO ON SALE WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH 2013 AT 10.00AM

WICKED, the global musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, will continue its major UK and Ireland tour, opening at the Milton Keynes Theatre in February 2014. Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday 6 March 2013 at 10.00am.

The strictly limited 4-week season will run from Tuesday 4 February 2014 until Saturday 8 March 2014.

Acclaimed as "one of the most popular West End musicals ever" (Evening Standard), the record-breaking London production continues its open-ended run at the Apollo Victoria Theatre where tickets are currently on sale until 26 April 2014.

WICKED has already been seen by over 36 million people around the world and has 6 productions running concurrently. The original Broadway production remains "Broadway's biggest blockbuster" (The New York Times) where it is now in its 10th Anniversary year. The West End production is now in its 7th year at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre, where it has been seen by almost 5 million people.

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire that re-imagined the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Wicked has music and lyrics by multi GRAMMY® and Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz, a book by Winnie Holzman and is directed by two-time Tony Award® winner and Olivier Award nominee Joe Mantello. WICKED is based on the best-selling novel, 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West', by Gregory Maguire.

Wicked is produced by: Marc Platt, Universal Pictures Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone. Executive Producer (UK & Ireland): Michael McCabe.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Wednesday 6 March 2013 and are available from Milton Keynes Theatre Box Office, 0844 871 7652 (bkg fee), www.atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes (bkg fee) Demand is expected to be high, so early booking is advisable!

 

WEST END HIT WICKED EXTENDS BOOKING TO 26 APRIL 2014

Friday, February 08, 2013

WICKED, the record-breaking West End musical now in its 7th smash hit year at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, is pleased to announce the opening of its 15th new booking period, on Monday 11 February 2013, with tickets going on sale until Saturday 26 April 2014.

Acclaimed as "the most popular show in the West End" (Time Out), the Olivier and Evening Standard Award-winning London production of the global musical phenomenon has now been seen by almost 5 million theatregoers since its West End premiere in 2006. Wicked is already the 16th longest-running West End musical of all time*.
*Information verified by The Society of London Theatre.

WICKED currently stars: Louise Dearman (Elphaba), Gina Beck (Glinda), Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Louise Plowright (Madame Morrible), Keith Bartlett (The Wizard), Christopher Howell (Doctor Dillamond), Sam Lupton (Boq), Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose), Hayley Gallivan (Standby Elphaba) and Lucy van Gasse (Standby Glinda).

While continuing its open-ended West End run,WICKED has also recently announced a major tour of the UK and Ireland, which opens at the Palace Theatre in Manchester on 12 September 2013.

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire that re-imagined the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', WICKED tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

WICKED has music and lyrics by Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz, a book by Winnie Holzman and is directed by two-time Tony Award® winner and Olivier Award nominee Joe Mantello. WICKED is based on the best-selling novel, 'Wicked - The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West', by Gregory Maguire.

WICKED is produced by: Marc Platt, Universal Pictures Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone. Executive Producer (UK): Michael McCabe.

 

WICKED TO PREMIERE IN IRELAND IN NOVEMBER 2013

Monday, January 14, 2013

AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL TO OPEN AT DUBLIN'S BORD GÁIS ENERGY THEATRE

LIMITED ENGAGEMENT RUNS 27 NOVEMBER 2013 - 18 JANUARY 2014

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY 25 JANUARY AT 10.00AM

WICKED, the global musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, will make its Irish premiere at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin in November 2013. TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON FRIDAY 25 JANUARY 2013 AT 10.00AM.

The strictly limited 8-week season will run from Wednesday 27 November 2013 until Saturday 18 January 2014.

The London production continues its record-breaking, open-ended run at the Apollo Victoria Theatre where tickets are currently on sale until 2 November 2013.

WICKED has already been seen by over 36 million people around the world and has 7 productions running concurrently. The original Broadway production remains "Broadway's biggest blockbuster" (The New York Times) as it enters its 10th Anniversary year. The West End production is now in its 7th year at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre, where it has been seen by almost 5 million people.

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire that re-imagined the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', WICKED tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

WICKED has music and lyrics by multi GRAMMY and Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz, a book by Winnie Holzman and is directed by two-time Tony AwardR winner and Olivier nominee Joe Mantello. WICKED is based on the best-selling novel, 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West', by Gregory Maguire.

WICKED is produced by: Marc Platt, Universal Pictures Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone. Executive Producer (UK & Ireland): Michael McCabe.

 

THEATREGOERS NOMINATE WICKED AND ITS STAR "BEST WEST END SHOW" AND "BEST TAKEOVER IN A ROLE" AT THE 2013 WHATSONSTAGE.COM AWARDS

Tuesday, January 08, 2013

WICKED, the smash hit musical that has been seen by over 5 million people since its 2006 London premiere at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, has been nominated The EQUITY Best West End Show at the 2013 Whatsonstage.com Awards. Gina Beck, who has been starring in role of Glinda since December 2011, has also been nominated for Best Takeover in a Role.

WICKED continues to be West End theatregoers' top choice having previously also won an Olivier Audience Award for Most Popular Show and Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Night Out. The "hugely popular show" (The Times), now in its seventh spellbinding year, is already the 16th longest-running musical* in West End theatre history. *Information verified by The Society of London Theatre

Voting is now open at: WickedTheMusical.co.uk/Vote

Winners will be announced on Sunday 17 February 2013 at the West End's Palace Theatre. The Whatsonstage.com Awards are the only major prize-giving event in the UK decided entirely by the public.