Ive seen this show twice in Broadway and once in the West End!! I love it and i have to say Idina Menzel was absolutely fantastic playing Elphaba the green on Broadway I got shivers up my spine!! A must see!! Stephanie
This is the captivating tagline presented by the team behind “Wicked”, the story that fills audiences in on the wonderful Land of Oz long before Dorothy and Toto arrived from their Kansas home.
An exciting prequel story to L Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz”, “Wicked” introduces us to iconic characters as they embark on life defining moments that will shape their future selves and the later events of their world.
Two unlikely friends are at the heart of the story, who are unknowingly laying the foundation blocks to a future of conflict and treachery. One of them is Glinda, a beautiful and popular girl with big ambitions and the book smarts to go far in life. The other is Elphaba, a girl who is unfortunate enough not to have been blessed with such positive attributes; instead she has green skin and an ugly appearance, with her only redeeming side being high intelligence.
It is from these humble beginnings that school friends make a transition from playground rivals to ultimate foes in the Land of Oz. The pair will one day make a big impression on Dorothy and take the form of Glinda The Good Witch and Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.
“Wicked” has taken audiences by storm on both side of the pond, winning many admirers when it was first seen on Broadway; a success story that was continued when it first appeared on the stage of the Apollo Victoria Theatre in September 2006. It is no wonder, with so many people around the world still captivated by the original movie of “The Wizard of Oz”, based on L Frank Baum’s novel and taking audiences on a magical journey in the hands of Judy Garland.
The prequel idea was first presented in Gregory Maguire’s novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West”, with composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz deciding on a musical version in 1996. It meant that it wouldn’t be long before a worldwide sensation would be born.
When it first appeared on Broadway in 2003, the New York Times was quick to call the production “Broadway’s Biggest Blockbuster”. It went on to pick up Tony Awards and break countless box office records with productions springing up all around the world.
“Wicked” continues at its home of the Apollo Victoria Theatre, where it is currently booking until Saturday 30th October 2010.
Reviews
Ive seen this show twice in Broadway and once in the West End!! I love it and i have to say Idina Menzel was absolutely fantastic playing Elphaba the green on Broadway I got shivers up my spine!! A must see!! Stephanie
Seen it twice and I want to go again....love it! nicola
Went to see Wicked for my 21st birthday and was blown away! Absolutely amazing songs and superb storyline that captivates and keeps you on an emotional ride from the opening of the curtains to the final bow. Would see this a thousand times more absolutely electrifying 5* Craig & Zo
Amazing! Went to see this last friday and their vocals are just the best the staging and the plot line very clever actually. I went with my friend who's seen Wicked before and I wondered why she didn't wanna go see something else... now I understand! Becky
This was the best musical I have ever been too I went as a treat from college and it was the most amazing show I have ever had the fortune of seeing. I would go loads and loads more!! leigh
I brought my fiance to London in June as a treat for his birthday. One thing that was a must was to take in a show. As I have had this fascination with the Wizard of Oz since I was a child we opted to go and see Wicked. I was very curious after all these years how they would tie this in with the film. Well I have to say they covered all the angles. We were spell bound and mesmorised. The story line did not disappoint nor did the acting or singing. For a few hours I felt like I had been transported to Oz. This is a definate must see. sandra
The best show by far. Absolutely electric. End of 1st half is jaw dropping music amazing and I cried like a baby all thro!! An absolute must-see. Seen it twice and have to go again. Julia
This was by far the most amazing musical I have ever seen and i've seen them all on west end! I love love love it! it does exactly wat it says on the tin.... its WICKED!!!! sharon
Went to see both this and Phantom on a trip to London. Wicked dragged on a bit in the first half but the second was better. Great performances and visually impressive. Darragh H
Absolutely amazing..Obsessed. It is a Must See!!! Angharad
it was amazing best day of my life. Can't wait to see it again saving up now FANTASTIC !!!! libby
It is a must see. One of the best theatre pieces i have ever seen and trust me ive seen alot. Get out there and see it! Daniel
it was excellent i just loved it. i would see it 20x more!! Sherace
Loved it! would deffo go see it again. they were AMAZING. Megan
I love wicked been to see it twice and i just love it. it changes all the time i see it specially the star who is in it Kerry Ellis she is amazing she blew me away. Jennifer
Absolutley fantastic!!!!!!!!!Obsessed with it much. Kirstie
Venue Information
Venue
Apollo Victoria Theatre
17 Wilton Road
London
SW1V 1LG
Travel
Nearest Underground: Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly/Bakerloo lines). Take east exit for Shaftesbury Avenue.
Nearest Rail: Charing Cross. Take Bakerloo line to Piccadilly Circus.
Parking: Westminster City Council Car Park Cambridge Circus. NCP Newport Place, Wardour Street or Denman Street. Please note that parking in central London can be difficult and expensive. If possible please use public transport.
Access
Wheelchairs: Entrance via door to left of Upper Circle entrance on Shaftesbury Avenue. There are 12 steps down to the auditorium. Wheelchair users must be accompanied by a non-wheelchair using companion. Transfer seating only is available to all seats.
Hearing Impaired: Infrared. Avoid front stalls. A deposit for headsets is required.
