'I'd Do Anything' Finalist Rachel Tucker Lands Role of 'Elphaba' in WICKED

Former finalist of the BBC's 'I'd Do Anything' Rachel Tucker has landed the role of 'Elphaba' in the smash hit musical WICKED, currently playing at the West End's Apollo Victoria theatre.

According to a report in the 'Daily Mail', Tucker will begin performances on March 29, 2010, opposite a new 'Glinda' played by Louise Dearman.

Before appearing on 'I'd Do Anything', Rachel Tucker was already a professional performer, with credits including Rod Stewart's Tonight's the Night in the West End. She also appeared in productions of RENT, The Wizard of Oz and The Full Monty. Tucker followed her stint on 'I'd Do Anything' by starring as Meat in the Queen musical 'We Will Rock You' at the Dominion Theatre. For her performance, she received a nomination from Whatsonstage.com Awards.

For more information on the West End run of WICKED, please visit  www.WickedTheMusical.co.uk