Apollo Victoria Theatre

Photos: Siobhan James and More in CINDERELLA at Hackney Empire
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025

You can now get a first look at Hackney Empire's 2025 pantomime, Cinderella, directed by Clive Rowe, now playing.

Photos: CINDERELLA Pantomime in Rehearsal at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025

Hackney Empire has released the first rehearsal images from its 2025 pantomime, Cinderella, directed by Clive Rowe. Check out the photos and learn more here!

WICKED Becomes The Longest-Running Show at the Apollo Victoria Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

WICKED, the West End stage musical phenomenon that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, has become the ninth longest-running production in West End history, following the completion of Saturday's matinee performance.

Photos: Jon M. Chu Visits The Company of WICKED in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

The worlds of stage and screen united at the Apollo Victoria Theatre this weekend when Jon M. Chu, the director of the Wicked film, and this year’s epic conclusion, Wicked: For Good, stepped on stage to meet the London company.

Photos: WICKED Celebrates 19th Anniversary in London With '5 Minute Call'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025

Wicked has released a new series of photographs, entitled ‘5 Minute Call’, which document members of the company making their final preparations ahead of the curtain going up.

Melanie La Barrie Will Star in THE BOOK THIEF in Concert
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025

The musical stage adaptation of THE BOOK THIEF, based on best-selling novel by Markus Zusak, will have a special concert performance at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

Cast and Creatives Set For New Stage Production of Stiles and Drewe's THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025

Full of catchy songs, humour and fun, this exciting new co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre will leave audiences squealing with glee, as superstar piglets Bar, Bee and Q set off into the big wide world, against the big bad wolf.

Cast And Creative Team Announced For Debbie Isitt's MILITARY WIVES - THE MUSICAL At York Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

York Theatre Royal, in association with Everyman Theatre Cheltenham and Buxton Opera House, have announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Debbie Isitt's Military Wives - The Musical.

Full Cast Set For THE ADDAMS FAMILY Musical UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025

The full cast has been announced for THE ADDAMS FAMILY The Musical Comedy UK tour which will begin its run at Birmingham Hippodrome in July. Learn more here!

Interview: 'It's So Rewarding': Actor Zizi Strallen on Taking on The Role of Glinda in WICKED
by Kat Mokrynski - May 1, 2025

Recently, we had the chance to chat with Zizi about taking on the role of Glinda the Good Witch. We discussed what it has been like to join the legacy of the show, some of the challenges of playing Glinda and even her favourite moment from the show!

Alexandra Burke Will Star as Morticia Addams in THE ADDAMS FAMILY UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2025

Casting has been announced for the UK tour of The Addams Family, including Alexandra Burke, Lesley Joseph, Clive Rowe, and Ricardo Afonso. Learn more here!

Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman, and Rachel Tucker Will Perform in GRAVITY at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

For one performance at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane, these musical theatre icons unite for GRAVITY – a spectacular celebration of the roles that defined them, the songs that shaped them and the journey that made them stars.

Listen: HATCHED! Releases Album Featuring West End Cast
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, the audio musical Hatched! has announced the release of its new album. Listen to the full album here and find out where to stream it!

Idina Menzel on Stage- From RENT to WICKED and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2025

Idina Menzel has returned to Broadway in Redwood, now playing at the Nederlander Theatre! Menzel famously got her start in Rent on Broadway, and has gone on to star in iconic productions including Wicked, Hair, Aida, The Wild Party, and more.

Cast Set For Pete Townshend's QUADROPHENIA, A MOD BALLET
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

Quadrophenia defined a generation and in 1979 inspired the cult classic feature film of the same name. Now it's back – this time as an explosive dance production - Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 17, 2025
by - Jan 17, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen Will Join West End Cast of WICKED
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

WICKED has announced its full new London cast who are set to begin performances at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre in March. Learn more about the full cast here!

Wicked Writers 2025 Competition is Now Open
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

Wicked Writers: Be the Change 2025 is a writing competition devised by the National Literacy Trust and stage musical Wicked to inspire pupils across the UK to write and use their voices to change the world for the better.

Guest Blog: Mark Curry on His Podcast, BACKSTAGE CURRY
by Guest Author - Dec 6, 2024

The Apollo Victoria Theatre is a theatre that has hosted Wicked since 2006, and a theatre I know all too well having played The Wizard during the UK’s 10th anniversary in 2016 and returned in 2023. On this second return I discovered podcasts. The 1 hour 20-minute wait before my first entrance was made easier by listening, and this inspired me to create a series of my own.

'Wicked Writers' Competition Will Return to Schools in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2024

The new year will mark the launch of the next iteration of Wicked Writers: Be the Change, a writing competition devised by the National Literacy Trust and celebrated stage musical Wicked.