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Willemijn Verkaik, Savannah Stevenson, Jeremy Taylor & More Join West End's WICKED Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2013


WICKED, the long-running hit West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, welcomes international Wicked star Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba), Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero); Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible) and Olivier award-winning actor Paul Clarkson (Doctor Dillamond) to the new London cast at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, beginning today, Monday 18 November 2013. Sam Kelly returns to play The Wizard, a role he previously played in 2009/2010. Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose) and Sam Lupton (Boq) continue in their current starring roles. Emma Hatton is the Standby Elphaba and current ensemble cast member Sophie Linder-Lee is now the Standby Glinda.

TOM'S MIDNIGHT GARDEN, DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS & More Added to Sheffield Theatres' 2014 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 22, 2013


Sheffield Theatres today announces seven exciting shows that will visit Sheffield next year as part of the company's spring 2014 season. The shows will go on sale to Centre Stage Members on Saturday 21 September and to the public on Saturday 28 September.

Ben Freeman Joins HAPPY DAYS Tour as 'The Fonz'; Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 4, 2013


Amy Anzel for Sunday Monday Ltd in association with Todd Ruppert of RTR International, just announced that West End leading man and "Emmerdale" star, Ben Freeman, will take on the iconic role of 'The Fonz' in the UK Premiere and national tour of HAPPY DAYS - A New Musical, alongsideCheryl Baker as 'Mrs Cunningham' and the previously announced Heidi Range as 'Pinky Tuscadero'.

West End WICKED Launches 8th Year; Extends Booking Thru Nov. 2014
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 30, 2013


WICKED, the Olivier Award-winning West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, flies into its 8th year at the Apollo Victoria Theatre and announces the launch of its 16th new booking period, on Monday 2 September 2013 at 10.00am, with tickets going on sale over a year in advance until Saturday 1 November 2014.

Savannah Stevenson, Jeremy Taylor & More Join West End's WICKED in November
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 1, 2013


WICKED, the long-running hit West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that Savannah Stevenson (Glinda), Jeremy Taylor (Fiyero); Sue Kelvin (Madame Morrible) and Olivier award-winning actor Paul Clarkson (Doctor Dillamond) will join the previously announced international Wicked star Willemijn Verkaik (Elphaba) in the new London cast at the Apollo Victoria Theatre from Monday 18 November 2013. Sam Kelly will return to play The Wizard, a role he previously played in 2009/2010. Katie Rowley Jones (Nessarose) and Sam Lupton (Boq) will continue in their current starring roles. Emma Hatton will be Standby Elphaba and current ensemble cast member Sophie Linder-Lee will become Standby Glinda.

Harriet Thorpe Returns to WICKED as 'Madame Morrible' Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013


WICKED, the record-breaking hit West End musical, will welcome back harriet thorpe to the role of 'Madame Morrible' from today 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 Will Return to WICKED as 'Madame Morrible' From April 22
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 16, 2013


WICKED, the record-breaking hit West End musical, will welcome 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 Returns to West End's WICKED as Madame Morrible
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2013


According to whatsonstage.com, Harriet Thorpe is returning to the role of Madame Morrible in Wicked from 22 April 2013 until new cast changes are implemented on 16 November 2013.

STAGE TUBE: WICKED Does the 'Harlem Shake' in the UK
by Stage Tube - Mar 10, 2013


The UK company of WICKED recently joined in the viral 'Harlem Shake' craze - view the video below!

West End's WICKED Extends Booking Through April 2014
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 8, 2013


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

Photo Flash: X FACTOR's Lucy Spraggan Visits WICKED!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2013


WICKED, the record-breaking West End musical now in its 7th smash hit year, just welcomed XFactor star Lucy Spraggan backstage at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Check out a photo of Sraggan with the cast below!

Photo Coverage: New WICKED Cast At Media Night Curtain Call!
by Carrie Dunn - Dec 21, 2012


You already saw the red carpet pictures from WICKED London's latest media night - now here are the shots from the curtain call!

Photo Coverage: WICKED Hosts Holiday Media Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 21, 2012


WICKED, the record-breaking West End musical now in its 7th smash hit year at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, hosted a media night yesterday, December 20. Check out photos from the celebration below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Louise Dearman as 'Elphaba' in West End's WICKED
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2012


WICKED, the record-breaking West End musical now in its 7th smash hit year at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, has just released the first pictures of Louise Dearman as Elphaba, who will play her first performance tonight (29 October 2012). Check them out below!

WICKED Extends Booking Through November 2, 2013!
by Patrick Nugent - Sep 28, 2012


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 14th new booking period, on Monday October 1, 2012, with tickets going on sale until Saturday November 2, 2013.

Ben Freeman, Louise Plowright and More to Join WICKED in October 2012
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 8, 2012


WICKED, the smash hit musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Louise Plowright (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Hayley Gallivan (Standby Elphaba) and Lucy van Gasse (Standby Glinda) will all join the London cast from Monday 29 October 2012, together with Katie Rowley Jones who will return to star as Nessarose, the role she originated in 2006.

LEGALLY BLONDE Ends West End Run Tonight
by Jennie Mamary - Apr 7, 2012


Legally Blonde The Musical, after playing almost 1000 performances, will close at the Savoy Theatre tonight, Saturday 7 April 2012.

Photo Flash: West End's LEGALLY BLONDE, Closing April 7
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 23, 2012


After almost 1000 West End manicures, perms and make-overs, Legally Blonde The Musical will have its final performance at the Savoy Theatre on Saturday 7 April 2012, when principal contracts end.

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