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Rachel Tucker Extends as 'Elphaba' in West End's WICKED into 2012
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 1, 2011


WICKED, the hit musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, has announced that Rachel Tucker will continue in her starring role as Elphaba into 2012. Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), Nikki Davis-Jones (Standby Elphaba) and Chloe Taylor (Standby Glinda) are also all continuing in their roles. UK Executive Producer Michael McCabe commented: 'Since first joining our cast in March 2010, Rachel has thrilled audiences and critics alike with her powerful and passionate performance as Elphaba. We are all absolutely thrilled that Rachel has now decided to continue leading the company with her extraordinary professionalism and great dedication to the role - we couldn't be more proud of her success'.

WICKED Celebrates 2000th Performance Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2011


WICKED, the smash hit musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce the opening of its 12th new booking period, with tickets now on sale until 27 October 2012 at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Rainey, Evans, Stott, Taylor Lead WICKED UK Cast Starting Feb. 7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2011


WICKED, the long-running hit musical at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre, is pleased to announce its entire new company to begin performances on Monday 7 February 2011: Joining the previously announced Mark Evans (Fiyero) are: Zoe Rainey ('Amber Von Tussle' in Hairspray at the Shaftesbury Theatre) as Nessarose, Ben Stott ('Jack' in Sondheim's Into The Woods at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park) as Boq, and Chloe Taylor(WICKED, 2009) as Standby Glinda.

WICKED Extends Through April 28; Welcomes Mark Evans as Fiyero
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 4, 2011


WICKED, the hit musical at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre, is pleased to announce the opening of its 11th new booking period, with tickets now on sale until Saturday 28 April 2012. Mark Evans was an ensemble member of the 2007 cast of WICKED and now returns to star as Fiyero

Rainey, Evans, Stott, Taylor Lead WICKED UK Cast
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 1, 2010


WICKED, the long-running hit musical at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre, is pleased to announce its entire new company to begin performances on Monday 7 February 2011: Joining the previously announced Mark Evans (Fiyero) are: Zoe Rainey ('Amber Von Tussle' in Hairspray at the Shaftesbury Theatre) as Nessarose, Ben Stott ('Jack' in Sondheim's Into The Woods at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park) as Boq, and Chloe Taylor(WICKED, 2009) as Standby Glinda.

Rainey, Stott And Taylor Join Evans In London WICKED!
by Carrie Dunn - Dec 1, 2010


Joining the previously announced Mark Evans (Fiyero) are: Zoe Rainey ('Amber Von Tussle' in Hairspray at the Shaftesbury Theatre) as Nessarose, Ben Stott ('Jack' in Sondheim's Into The Woods at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park) as Boq, and Chloe Taylor (WICKED, 2009) as Standby Glinda.

Mark Evans Takes Over As Fiyero In UK WICKED, Feb 2011!
by Carrie Dunn - Nov 25, 2010


WICKED, the long-running hit musical at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre, is pleased to announce that Mark Evans will join the cast on Monday 7 February 2011 in the starring role of Fiyero opposite Rachel Tucker (Elphaba) and Louise Dearman (Glinda).

WICKED Makes West End History With Highest Weekly Gross
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 1, 2010


WICKED, the long-running hit musical, made West End Theatre history last week with the highest ever recorded weekly gross.

WICKED Grosses £100 Million At UK Box Offices
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 16, 2010


WICKED, London's 'hugely popular musical' (The Times) that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, has reached a major new Box Office milestone with an incredible gross to date of £100 million at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. The production has played over 1500 performances since its West End premiere in September 2006.

Photo Flash: WICKED Welcomes Lee Mead To The Show Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 10, 2010


WICKED, recently voted London's 'Most Popular Show' (2010 Laurence Olivier Awards) and 'Best West End Show' (2010 Whatsonstage.com Awards), tonight (10 May 2010) welcomes LEE MEAD to the cast as ‘Fiyero'.

Lee Mead to Star as Fiyero in West End Production of WICKED, 5/10
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2010


Wicked, London's hugely popular musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, has announced that Lee Mead is to play Fiyero at the Apollo Victoria Theatre starting Monday, May 10th.

West End WICKED Producers Crack Down on Piracy
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 5, 2010


The New York Times reports today that the producers of WICKED in the West End are cracking down on piracy, threatening an indefinite ban from the show for anyone who illegally records the musical live. This announcement comes on the heels of one fan had recorded the entire musical from their seat and posted it on YouTube.

Photo Flash: New Cast of West End WICKED!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 29, 2010


WICKED, recently voted London's 'Most Popular Show' (2010 Laurence Olivier Awards) and 'Best West End Show' (2010 Whatsonstage.com Awards), welcomes its brand new London cast from tonight (29 March, 2010).

Lee Mead To Star As Fiyero In WICKED
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 28, 2010


Two Josephs to take the role as Lewis Bradley takes over at cast change before Mr Denise Van Outen assumes the role from May

BWW Interviews: THE WOMAN IN BLACK Director Robin Herford
by Carrie Dunn - Jun 10, 2009


The director of the long-running thriller talks to Carrie Dunn about 20 years in the West End...

Surefire Theatrical & Speckulation Entertainment to Present Staged Reading of Mathilde
by Reynard Loki - Nov 12, 2008


Mathilde, a new musical by burgeoning young composer Conor Mitchell, will receive an industry staged reading at the Vaudeville Theatre on Friday 14 November 2008 at 1.00pm.

New Musical "Rue Magique" to Open at King's Head Theatre Oct. 29
by Robert Diamond - Oct 2, 2008


The world premiere of 'RUE MAGIQUE' will take place at the King's Head Theatre in London on Wednesday 29 October for a strictly limited run, ending on 7 December.

Photo Flash: New Images from West End's 'Gone With The Wind'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2008


Darius Danesh and Jill Paice lead the cast in Trevor Nunn's production of Margaret Mitchell's classic novel, Gone with the Wind, playing the iconic roles of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara. The show opens on April 22.

Photo Flash: 'Gone With The Wind' Opens On West End
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2008


Darius Danesh and Jill Paice will lead the cast in Trevor Nunn's production of Margaret Mitchell's classic novel, Gone with the Wind, playing the iconic roles of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara. Joining them are Edward Baker-Duly who will play Ashley Wilkes, Madeleine Worrall who plays Melanie, NaTasha Yvette Williams as Mammy and Jina Burrows as Prissy.

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