Wicked has dominated the musical theatre world since its Broadway debut in 2003. Wicked’s London version, which is still running at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in the West End, has joined the ranks of London’s longest-running plays and is a West End hit alongside Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables.
The Wicked musical, which has won over 100 international accolades, has enchanted audiences of all ages around the world for nearly two decades and is still a record-breaking hit at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, where it is now the seventh longest-running West End musical of all time. Wicked began previews on September 7th in London, with an official opening on September 27th. On September 28, 2021, the show will celebrate its 15th anniversary, with over 10 million viewers.
The musical contains a score by multi Grammy® and Academy Award® winner Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, The Baker’s Wife) and a book by Winnie Holzman, and is based on Gregory Maguire’s novel. Wicked is an extraordinary, captivating event that should not be missed, with spectacular technical wizardry, brilliant costumes, and inventive and humorous tale, and show-stopping melodies.
The original Broadway production continues to perform to sold-out audiences, revolutionising modern musical theatre for a generation.
The Wicked musical takes a fresh look at one of the most beloved stories of all time, offering a new interpretation of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ that questions our preconceived notions of what is ‘good’ and what is ‘wicked.’ Elphaba and Glinda form an unlikely friendship at Shiz University, which leads to a compelling storey of love, acceptance, and friendship that will appeal to audiences of all ages and please fans of the original beautiful storey.
