West End actress Laura Pick will play Elphaba in the UK tour of Wicked, it has been announced.
Laura previously played the role in the West End for over 350 performances starring opposite Sophie Evans as Glinda and Alistair Brammer as Fiyero. Other lead casting for the tour is to be announced.
Laura will perform one of the musical’s most iconic songs tonight, ‘Defying Gravity’, as the BBC records ‘Big Night of Musicals’ at Manchester’s AO Arena. The television broadcast of the musical extravaganza is set for the Spring.
The spectacular touring production opens this Christmas at the Edinburgh Playhouse, where it has already sold 70,000 tickets, and continues to Bristol, Birmingham, Bradford, Southampton, Liverpool, Dublin, Sunderland, Cardiff, and Manchester.
Laura Pick said: “I’m thrilled to be leading the UK & Ireland tour cast of Wicked and to be given the opportunity to continue my journey in the unique and extraordinary role of Elphaba, which first began for me in the West End in 2017. Wicked has been a life and career-changing show for me and I am proud to be part of the cast taking this incredible musical back to theatres across the UK and Ireland.”
Michael McCabe, Executive Producer (UK & Ireland) of Wicked said: “Laura Pick’s powerhouse performance wowed West End audiences at more than 350 performances and we’re excited that audiences across England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland will now get to experience her thrilling vocals and passionate portrayal of Elphaba.”
Further casting to be announced. Laura Pick is scheduled to appear at all venues.
