Wicked the Musical
Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman’s musical is a real fan favourite, regularly winning public votes and audience awards as the most-loved West End show. It arrived in London in 2006, three years after its Broadway opening, and has been in residence at the 2300-seat Apollo Victoria – a remarkable achievement and testament to the scale of its enduring popularity.
Based on Gregory Maguire’s novel of the same name, Wicked is a retelling of The Wizard of Oz, this time from the perspective of the witches as Dorothy blows into their battle. It centres on two friends, turned enemies: Elphaba, an intelligent and independent emerald-green witch who would later come to be know as the Wicked Witch of the West, and Galinda, her beautiful, blonde and popular rival, the Good Witch of the South.
Read MoreWicked starts with Elphaba’s death before flashing back to the two witches’ schooldays. Elphaba’s green skin made her an outcast, shunned by both her father and her schoolmates. At university, Galinda and she end up as roommates, and after a petty rivalry gradually thaws, the two become friends. Both dream of working for the Wizard in the Emerald City.
Their friendship is, however, tested by a boy: Prince Fiyero. Galinda confides her crush on him to Elphaba who, in turn, falls in love with him herself. Out of loyalty and insecurity, Elphaba keeps her feelings to herself: “I’m not that girl,” she sings.
She’s more of an activist. Oz is an increasingly unpleasant place – very anti-animal – and when the two witches graduate and head off to Emerald City to see the Wizard, they realise he’s spearheading the sentiment. Galinda stays to work for him, becoming the public face of the regime, but Elphaba flies away (‘Defying Gravity’) out of principle, only to be labelled the Wicked Witch of the West.
As Wicked follows their fortunes, it explains a lot about the Oz we know: why the Lion became cowardly and the Tin Man turned to tin, who the scarecrow is and why the flying monkeys are so loyal to Elphaba. The show turns a well-known story on its head and stands as a parable about the nature of good and evil, and the way societies define moral standards.
Elphaba and Galinda have become two of musical theatre’s most iconic roles, and a string of actresses – including Idina Menzel, Rachel Tucker, Kristin Chenoweth and Gina Beck – have made their names in the parts. Such is the musical’s fanbase that alumni regularly return to roles for special performances. Book your Wicked Tickets today!
Wicked Tickets
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Which Theatre
Apollo Victoria Theatre, located at 17 Wilton Road, Pimlico, London SW1V 1LG.
Duration
The running time for Wicked is 2 hours and 45 minutes, with a 15-minute interval.
Any Questions
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Cancellation Policy
No refunds or exchanges are available after purchase.
Good to Know
Strobe lighting is used several times during the performance.
Age Recommendation
For ages seven and above.
Can I Video or Take Photos?
Cameras and sound recording equipment are not allowed in the theatre.
Cast and Creative
Cast
Alexia Khadime – Elphaba
Lucy St. Louis – Glinda
Ryan Reid – Fiyero
Sophie-Louise Dann – Madame Morrible
Michael Fenton Stevens – The Wizard
Caitlin Anderson – Nessarose
Graham Kent – Doctor Dillamond
Joe Thompson-Oubari – Boq
Laura Harrison – Standby for Elphaba
Lisa-Anne Wood – Standby for Glinda
Christine Tucker – Standby for Glinda
Zac Adlam – Swing (Maternity Cover)
Conor Ashman – Ensemble
Jessica Aubrey – Ensemble
Jeremy Batt – Ensemble
Felipe Bejarano – Ensemble
Asmara Cammock – Ensemble
Joshua Clemetson – Ensemble
Effie Rae Dyson – Ensemble
Aston Newman Hannington – Ensemble
Aimee Hodnett – Ensemble
Kate Leiper – Ensemble
Jemima Loddy – Swing
Joshua Lovell – Swing
Rory Maguire – Ensemble
PaddyJoe Martin – Swing
Darnell Mathew-James – Swing
Millie Mayhew – Ensemble
Ayden Morgan – Ensemble
Rishard-Kyro Nelson – Ensemble
Aiesha Naomi Pease – Ensemble
Jeanie Ryan – Swing
Natalie Spriggs – Ensemble
Charlotte Anne Steen – Swing
James Titchener – Swing
Micaela Todd – Ensemble
Taela Yeomans-Brown – Swing
Jacob Young – Ensemble
Creative
Stephen Schwartz – Music / Lyrics
Winnie Holzman – Book
Joe Mantello – Director
Wayne Cilento – Musical Staging
Eugene Lee – Scenic Designer
Susan Hilferty – Costume Designer
Kenneth Posner – Lighting Designer
Tony Meola – Sound Designer
Elaine J. McCarthy – Projection Designer
Tom Watson – Hair and Wig Designer
Joe Dulude II – Make Up Designer
Stephen Oremus – Music Supervisor
William David Brohn – Orchestrations
Alex Lacamoire – Music Arrangements
James Lynn Abbott – Dance Arrangements
Gregory Maguire – Author of Original Novel
Edward Pierce – Associate Scenic Designer
Lisa Leguillou – US Associate Director
Mark Myars – US Dance Supervisor
Petra Siniawski – UK Associate Director
Hannah Toy – Dance Supervisor
James Draisey – UK Music Supervisor
Ron Crocker – Musical Director (London)
Matthew J. Loughran – Musical Director (Tour)
Alastair Knights – Resident Director (Tour)
Jim Arnold CDG – UK Casting
Lloyd Thomas – UK Production Manager
Matt Towell – Production Manager (Tour)
Nick Salmon – UK General Management
321 Theatrical Management – Worldwide Management
Marc Platt – Producer
David Stone – Producer
Universal Stage Productions – Producer
Jon B. Platt – Producer
The Araca Group – Producer
Michael McCabe – Executive Producer (UK)
Dan Gammon – Company Manager (London)
Sadie Jennings – Stage Manager (London)
Briony Allen – Deputy Stage Manager (London)
Sarah Hellicar – Deputy Stage Manager (London)
Alexandra Legg – Assistant Stage Manager (London)
Sarah Spencer – Assistant Stage Manager (London)
Rebecca Walsh – Assistant Stage Manager (London)
Kristi Warwick – Company Manager (Tour)
Becca Mitchell – Assistant Company Manager (Tour)
Sam Todd – Stage Manager (Tour)
Elli Andrews – Deputy Stage Manager (Tour)
Bethany Lockitt – Assistant Stage Manager (Tour)
Christina Milroy – Assistant Stage Manager (Tour)
Andrew Swarbrigg – Assistant Stage Manager (Tour)