West End's WICKED Extends Thru November 2016

WICKED, the classic West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to announce the opening of its 20th new booking period, on Monday 7 September 2015 at 10.00am, with over 500,000 new tickets going on sale for performances until Saturday 5 November 2016.

"Nine years since it first opened, Wicked still has packed audiences under its spell" (Metro) and, as it flies towards its landmark 10th Anniversary Year, it is set to become the 9th longest-running show in the West End following the final performance of The 39 Steps tomorrow (5 September 2015). Having recently surpassed the run of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), Wicked is also now the 19th longest-running show in West End theatre history. Information verified by The Society of London Theatre.

Acclaimed as "one of the greatest musicals of our time" (Daily Mail) and "one of the West End's best-loved shows"(OfficialLondonTheatre.com), Wicked has already been seen by nearly 7 million people in London alone and recently played its 3750th performance at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Wicked continues to be the top choice of UK theatregoers having won the Olivier Audience Award (twice); the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Night Out; a Visit London Gold Award; and nine What's On Stage Awards includingBest West End Show (twice) and Best Musical. The UK production has also recently been awarded a Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor® and is the first ever UK stage production to be Reader Recommended by Good Housekeeping and Cosmopolitan magazines.

Around the world, Wicked has been seen by nearly 50 million people in 13 countries and won over 100 international awards. The original Broadway production remains "Broadway's biggest blockbuster" (The New York Times) after nearly 12 years at the Gershwin Theatre.

Based on the international best-selling 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 asGlinda 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 novel 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West' by Gregory Maguire.

Wicked is produced by: Marc Platt, Universal Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and

David Stone. Executive Producer (UK): Michael McCabe.

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

Official UK website: www.WickedTheMusical.co.uk

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LISTINGS INFORMATION

NOW BOOKING TO SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER 2016

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

The theatre is 1 minute from London Victoria Mainline and Underground Stations

Official UK website: www.WickedTheMusical.co.uk

Box Office and 24 Hour Credit Card Bookings:

ATG Tickets 0844 871 3001* / www.ATGTickets.com (*Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company's access charge)

A £3.00 ATG Tickets processing fee per transaction applies for online and telephone bookings. An up to £2.75 per ticket ATG Tickets booking fee is included in the ticket price. Please note: for performances from 9 November 2015 there is no per ticket ATG Tickets booking fee.

No booking fees or transaction charges for tickets booked in person at the Box Office

Box Office Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 7.45pm

Ticket prices: from £17.25 - £125.00 plus transaction fee

A £3.00 ATG Tickets processing fee per transaction applies for online and telephone bookings. An up to £2.75 per ticket ATG Tickets booking fee is included in the ticket price. For performances from 9 November 2015 there is no per ticket ATG Tickets booking fee.

Group Sales (10 tickets or more): Group Line 020 7420 9700

No booking or processing fees for group bookings of 10 or more. Sales subject to terms and conditions.

Day Seats: £29.50: Twenty-four front row Stalls seats released daily at 10.00am at the Box Office.

Students: Best available seats £29.50 from 10.00am at Monday-Friday 7.30pm and Wednesday & Saturday 2.30pm at the Box Office with student ID. Subject to availability. One ticket per ID.

Standby Concessions: Best available seats £29.50 from 10.00am at Monday-Friday 7.30pm and Wednesday & Saturday 2.30pm at the Box Office for Senior Citizens, Jobseekers, Equity, BECTU and MU members and registered disabled. Subject to availability. One ticket per ID.

All ticket prices include a £1.50 Theatre Restoration Levy.

Christmas 2015/16 performance schedule:

Monday 21 December - 2.30pm & 7.30pm Monday 28 December - 2:30pm & 7:30pm

Tuesday 22 December - 7:30pm Tuesday 29 December - 7.30pm

Wednesday 23 December - 2:30pm & 7:30pm Wednesday 30 December - 2.30pm & 7:30pm

Thursday 24 December - 2:30pm Thursday 31 December - 2:30pm

Friday 25 December - No Performance Friday 1 January - 7.30pm

Saturday 26 December - 2.30pm & 7.30pm Saturday 2 January - 2.30pm & 7.30pm

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Gregory Maguire's 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West' is published by Headline. The book is recommended for readers aged 16+

Virgin Atlantic is the official airline of Wicked London: www.virgin-atlantic.com

The GRAMMY® award-winning Original Broadway Cast recording on DECCA BROADWAY

The Rubens at the Palace is the official hotel partner of Wicked London. www.rubenshotel.com

The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and statutory leave entitlement.

Wicked has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, a book by Winnie Holzman, scenic design by Eugene Lee, costumes bySusan Hilferty, lighting by Kenneth Posner, sound by Tony Meola, projection designs by Elaine J. McCarthy, Hair and Wig designs by Tom Watson, music arrangements by Alex Lacamoire and Stephen Oremus, dance arrangements by James Lynn Abbott, orchestrations by William David Brohn, musical supervision by Stephen Oremus, musical staging by Wayne Cilento and is directed by Joe Mantello.

WICKED LONDON

Now the 9th longest-running show in the West End and the 19th longest-running show in West End theatre history*, the London production premiered on 27 September 2006 (with previews from 7 September) and has already been seen by nearly 7 million people. Wicked has been hailed as "one of the greatest musicals of our time" (Daily Mail); "the biggest thing in musicals since The Phantom of the Opera opened" (The Times); "one of the biggest hits of our age" (The Observer); and "one of the most popular West End musicals ever" (London Evening Standard).

Wicked continues to be the top choice of UK theatregoers having won the Olivier Audience Award (twice); the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Night Out; a Visit London Gold Award; and nine What's On Stage Awards includingBest West End Show (twice) and Best Musical. The UK production has also recently been awarded a Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor® and is the first ever UK stage production to receive coveted Reader Recommendations fromGood Housekeeping and Cosmopolitan magazines.

*Information verified by The Society of London Theatre.

WICKED UK & IRELAND TOUR

Wicked recently concluded an almost two-year, multi record-breaking tour of the UK & Ireland. A "blockbuster success" (Sunderland Empire) in 15 cities, the production was seen by 1.3 million people and acclaimed as "the ultimate Broadway experience for theatre audiences all over the UK" (The Northern Echo).

WICKED WORLDWIDE

"A global phenomenon" (The Daily Telegraph), Wicked has already been seen by nearly 50 million people worldwide and grossed in excess of $3.9 billion at the Box Office. It has won over 100 international awards.

The global musical phenomenon has been performed in over 100 cities in 13 countries around the world (United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Germany, Holland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, The Philippines and Mexico) and has been translated into five languages: Japanese, German, Dutch, Spanish, and Korean. The original Broadway production remains "Broadway's biggest blockbuster" (The New York Times) after nearly 12 years at the Gershwin Theatre.

WICKED: FOR GOOD.

WICKED: FOR GOOD is the production's philanthropic programme that supports causes at the heart of its story, including anti-bullying, human rights and equality. It is proud to support the important work of the following five remarkable charities: the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA); the Cybersmile Foundation; the Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF); the Rainbow Trust Children's Charity and Stonewall's Education For All campaign.

The production's annual WICKED DAY supports The Woodland Trust, raising funds for the planting of trees and the creation of acres of new woodland space across the UK; and the annual Wicked Young Writer Awards champions creative writing in young people (aged 5-25) and is presented in partnership with the National Literacy Trust.

Further information can be found at www.WickedForGood.co.uk

WICKED - THE STORY

If you think you know the Wicked Witch of the West, think again...

When Dorothy famously triumphed over the Wicked Witch, we only ever heard one side of the story. Gregory Maguire's "outstanding novel" (The Independent), 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West', ingeniously re-imagined the Land of Oz, creating a parallel universe to the familiar story written by

L. Frank Baum and first published as 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' in 1900.

Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students at Shiz University: the blonde and very popular Glinda and a misunderstood green girl named Elphaba. Following an encounter with The Wizard, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences for her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Experience this unforgettable, multi award-winning musical and discover that you've not been told the whole story about the Land of Oz...

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