The Apollo News
London Wicked Extends through June of 2007
On Sunday, December 3rd, 2006, tickets for London's record-breaking musical Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre will go on sale for all performances until Saturday, June 30th, 2007
Christmas in New York to Move to the Apollo
Christmas in New York, the latest instalment in the West End's critically acclaimed 'Notes from New York' series, will now take place at the Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue on Sunday 10 December 2006 at 7.
Wicked Smashes Broadway Weekly Box Office Record
For the week ending November 26, Wicked, the musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, once again broke the all-time Broadway record with a weekly box office take of $1,715,155
'A Slice O' Minnelli' Returns to the West End 12/16
New York's award-winning Rick Skye will return to London in A Slice O' Minnelli at the Apollo Theatre (Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1) on Saturday December 16, 2006 at 7:30.
Wicked Tour Extends Toronto Engagement to Dec. 31
The Wicked tour will be performing at the Canon Theatre in Toronto through December 31st--a month longer than originally planned
Chicago Wicked to Welcome William Youmans in Dec.
Chicago's record-breaking production of WICKED will soon receive a special visit when Broadway's original Doctor Dillamond, William Youmans, assumes the role in Chicago for a limited appearance from December 12, 2006 through January 14, 2007.
New Morrible Houdyshell to Go from 'Well' to 'Wicked'
Jayne Houdyshell, who received a Tony nomination for her performance in Well, will join the Broadway company of the smash-hit musical Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre as Madame Morrible beginning Tuesday, November 14
Public's Emergence-SEE! Offers Discount Tix, 11/14-11/19
Discount tickets for Emergence-SEE!, written and performed by Daniel Beaty and directed by Kenny Leon, will be available from November 14th through 19th
'Wicked' Breaks West End's Highest Weekly Gross Record
Since Wicked began previews at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre in September, it has continued to break box office records.
Sarah Krauss Wins the 'Be Wicked' Singing Contest
Sixteen year-old Sarah Krauss of Hopewell, NJ was declared the winner of the 'Be Wicked' singing contest
Espinosa, Hilty, Kane, Green, Etc. Set for L.A. Wicked
Eden Espinosa and Megan Hilty will reprise their roles of Elpheba and Glinda, respectively, in the Los Angeles sit-down production of Wicked, beginning on February 10, 2007 at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood
Photo Coverage: Wicked Day Takes New York City!
Celebrating 3 years on Broadway, the Annual 'Wicked Day' event featuring a costume contest, games, prizes and of course the 'Be Wicked' singing contest took place on October 29th and BroadwayWorld.
Beaty's Emergence-SEE! Extends at Public to 11/19
Emergence-SEE!, written and performed by Daniel Beaty and directed by Kenny Leon (Gem of the Ocean, A Raisin in the Sun), will extend at the Public Theater for an additional week.
Gasteyer and Reinders Sign Photos at NBC Store, 10/29
One highlight of Wicked Week features Ana Gasteyer (Elphaba) and Kate Reinders (Glinda) signing Wicked photos at the NBC Experience Store at Rockefeller Plaza on Friday, October 27 at 11 AM
Erin Mackey is Chicago's New Glinda, October 24
Chicago's record-breaking Wicked will welcome Erin Mackey as Glinda starting Tuesday, October 24
Stars of L.A. Wicked to Be Announced Oct. 30 in Hollywood
The cast of the Los Angeles production of Wicked will be announced on Wicked Day, October 30th, in L.
Complete Schedule of Wicked Week Events Announced
To celebrate the third anniversary of the Broadway blockbuster Wicked, an entire week-long series of events will be held leading up to the anniversary on Sunday, October 29th
3rd WICKED Block Party Announced Leading Up to 3rd Anniv.
To celebrate the third anniversary of the Broadway blockbuster WICKED, an entire week-long series of events will be held leading up to the anniversary on Sunday, October 29th.
Menopause the Musical Will Close Nov. 19 at the Apollo
Menopause the Musical, written and produced by Jeanie Linders, will close November 19 at the Apollo Theater.