Wicked first opened in London in 2006 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre and has remained a fan favourite ever since. In April this year, the show celebrated becoming the 10th longest-running show in West End history with its 6,762nd performance.

The musical acts as both a prequel and a sequel to the classic tale of The Wizard of Oz. It tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda the Good.

Wicked is loosely based on the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire that was published in 1995. A book that was in turn based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and of course the 1939 film adaptation.

Wicked tickets are available now

The West End production of the musical came after the success of the Broadway production that opened in 2003, which won three Tony Awards and a Grammy Award for the original cast album. The London production is brought together by the same team. However, the show has been tailored slightly for a British audience. The minor changes include the dialogue, choreography, some special effects, and the accent.

Wicked has been seen by over 12 million people in London and is already the 8th longest-running musical in West End history. The London production received five Olivier Award nominations. The show then went on the win the Olivier Audience Award for Most Popular Show in 2010.

Wicked is currently playing at the Apollo Victoria Theatre and plays performances Tuesday-Sunday. With evening performances at 7:30pm Tuesday-Saturday and matinees at 2.30pm Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Book your Wicked tickets now online via the Theatre Bookings website or at our box office in Leicester Square.

The film is released tomorrow 22 November 2024 and stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, Ariana Grande as Glinda, Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, and Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard. The second part will premiere on 21 November 2025.

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