West End production of ‘Wicked’ to open this September
Iconic West End musical Wicked resumes performances from 15 September
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Experience the unforgettable, award-winning musical WICKED at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre.
Nikki Bentley and Helen Woolf to lead West End musical Wicked
Wicked welcomes the new cast from 22 July 2019
Top ten selling shows on Westendtheatre in October
Find out the top ten selling shows in October 2018
Wicked celebrates 5000th performance at Apollo Victoria Theatre
Alice Fearn and Sophie Evans lead the cast as Elphaba and Glinda
Wicked cast to entertain kids at Great Ormond Street Hospital
Wicked partners with Great Ormond Street Hospital to support children in need
New cast portraits released for Wicked
The production is soon to become the 15th longest show in London theatre history
EastEnders’ Aaron Sidwell joins Wicked UK tour
EastEnder alum Aaron Sidwell to play Fiyero in the 2018 UK tour of Wicked.
Wicked claims another West End record
Wicked becomes 16th longest running show in London Theatre history
Wicked Welcome 8 millionth theatregoer
The classic West End musical continues to delight theatregoers
Wicked celebrates 4000th West End performance
Musical phenomenon Wicked marks 4000th West End performance
Thirteen Top London Theatre Shows for Kids
London’s West End theatre has an amazing selection of shows for children of all ages
Free Hotel Rooms in London Theatre Promotion
Celebrate winter with the return of our London Free hotel and theatre promotion, with top shows including Wicked, Bend It Like Beckham, The Railway Children, Jersey Boys and Sunny Afternoon
Wicked release first pictures of Emma Hatton as Elphaba
Wicked release first pictures of Emma Hatton who takes on the role of Elphaba in the West End production of Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre from 2 February.
15 October: On this day in 1930… The Apollo Victoria Theatre opened in London
On this day in… 1930 the Apollo Victoria Theatre opened in London
WICKED: Emma Hatton to star as Elphaba
Emma Hatton to join the cast of WICKED at the Apollo Victoria Theatre as Elphaba.
Jennifer DiNioia to join London cast of Wicked
Jennifer DiNioia is to join the cast of Wicked in London from October, replacing Kerry Ellis in the role of Elphaba.
Photos: Kerry Ellis returns to Wicked
Photos: Wicked leading lady Kerry Ellis returns to Wicked in London at the Apollo Victoria Theatre
Wicked: Kerry Ellis returns to Wicked in London
West End star Kerry Ellis is to return to Wicked at the Apollo Victoria in London
Wicked hits West End milestone to become 10th longest running show
Wicked has hit an important West End milestone this week by becoming the 10th longest-running show currently playing in London.
Top Musicals in London this Summer
A London guide to musicals and shows playing in the West End this summer including The Book of Mormon, Wicked, Miss Saigon & Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
West End Hot Watch: Rachel Muldoon
One of the most beautiful girls in the West End, ladies and gentlemen we give you Rachel Muldoon.
Wicked The Movie gears up for production, Harry Styles tipped for Fiyero
One Direction’s Harry Styles has been tipped to play Fiyero in the new big-budget movie version of musical WICKED.
West End Hot Watch: Natalie McQueen
Actress and singer Natalie McQueen is currently performing in Wicked at the Apollo Victoria playing in the Ensemble and covering Elphaba.
Broadway Update: Hugh Jackman, Amy Adams, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Thompson, Bradley Cooper, Frozen
A round-up of news on Broadway including Hugh Jackman and Daniel Radcliffe
Dine for Free at West End restaurants: Wicked, Thriller Live, One Man Two Guvnors
Dine for free at a range of great West End restaurants
Wicked hits 3,000th landmark tomorrow
Musical WICKED will hit a major milestone in the West End tomorrow, 16 November 2013, having played for 3,000 performances at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London.
Broadway: This Week’s News Round-up
Daniel Evans in a gay version of Company, Neil Patrick Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Wicked celebrates its 10th anniversary, The Lion King tops the billion mark and more.
Olivier Awards nominations announced
The nominations for the 2013 Olivier Awards were announced today at the May Fair Hotel in London.
Presented by Olivier Award winners Ruth Wilson and Elaine Paige live on BBC Radio 2’s Ken Bruce show, the announcement also featured a performance from last year’s big Olivier winner Matilda The Musical.
The shows dominating this year’s awards include the National Theatre’s The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, Hollywood musical Top Hat at the Aldwych Theatre and recent Chichester and Adelphi Theatre production of Sweeney Todd.
Theatre stakes are high in Audience Awards
Audience award categories within theatre awards continue to go from strength to strength.
Idina Menzel – Ticket Offer
Save £25 on tickets to see Idina Menzel at the Apollo Theatre in London.
West End Live Timetable: Sunday 24 June 2012, Trafalgar Square
WEST END LIVE TIMETABLE – Saturday 23 June 2012, Trafalgar Square. Back for its 8th year, West End Live – the spectacular celebration of West End theatre – returns to Trafalgar Square and for the first time will feature every single West End musical over the two days of the event.
West End Live Timetable: Saturday 23 June 2012, Trafalgar Square
WEST END LIVE TIMETABLE –
Saturday 23 June 2012, Trafalgar Square. Back for its 8th year, West End Live – the spectacular celebration of West End theatre – returns to Trafalgar Square and for the first time will feature every single West End musical over the two days of the event.
West End Live 2012 timetable of performances announced
The timetable has been published for West End Live, the free annual theatre event that returns to London next weekend, on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 June 2012.
Olivier Awards audience award shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2012 Olivier Audience Award, part of the Olivier Awards, has been announced.
Wicked celebrates 5th birthday plus other anniversaries coming up
When it opened at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London on 27 September 2006 the reviews for Broadway musical Wicked were decidedly lukewarm, with Paul Taylor of the Independent declaring that “I enjoyed very little…” Fast-forward five years and the show’s reign as one of the most successful musicals in London theatre history continues unabated, having taken over £145m at the box office and about to welcome its four millionth visitor in the next couple of months.
Gina Beck And Matt Willis To Join Cast of Wicked From Monday 12 December 2011. Desmond Barrit Returns To Play ‘The Wizard’
WICKED, the smash hit musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that Gina Beck and Matt Willis will join the cast on Monday 12 December 2011 to star as Glinda and Fiyero respectively. Desmond Barrit is returning to the show to play The Wizard. They will be joined by Lillie Flynn (Nessarose), Christopher Howell (Doctor Dillamond) and Adam Pettigrew (Boq).
Music: Wicked’s Mark Evans launches new single
West End star Mark Evans, who is currently playing Fiyero in Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, has released a brand new single – The Journey Home/Adre’n Ol.
West End Live 2011: Ghost The Musical, Wicked, Jersey Boys
West End Live 2011 photos including Sharon D Clarke in Ghost The Musical, Ryan Molloy in Jersey Boys and Rachel Tucker in Wicked
Wicked and Billy Elliot perform at free Summer launch event
It’s a big week to catch free performances of your favourite musicals. Ahead of this weekend’s annual West End Live event in Trafalgar Square, this Wednesday sees an opportunity to catch a free lunchtime concert featuring Victoria-based musicals Wicked and Billy Elliot.
LEE MEAD in Legally Blonde The Musical
LEE MEAD in Legally Blonde The Musical
Alan Titchmarch celebrates West End musicals
All week on ITV1 in the UK, TV host Alan Titchmarsh has been celebrating West End musicals on his daytime show.
Olivier Audience Award short list announced
The short list for this year’s Olivier Audience Award was announced today by Elaine Paige on her BBC Radio 2 show. The short list of shows are Billy Elliot the Musical, Jersey Boy, Les Misérables and We Will Rock You.
Whatsonstage Awards announced
Whatsonstage Awards announced; Legally Blonde picks up four awards; Shakespeare’s Globe wins best new play for Anne Boleyn
Shows get the movie treatment
A buoyant West End is leading to some big-screen remakes of West End hits, including The Woman in Black, War Horse, Wicked and The Rocky Horror Show.
MARK EVANS in Wicked
MARK EVANS in Wicked
In the West End This Week: Wicked, Oliviers
What’s coming up in the West End this week, including The Wizard of Oz, Wicked, Shoes, the Olivier Awards and The Children’s Hour.
Wicked Day this weekend
West End blockbuster Wicked will be celebrating this weekend, Sunday 31 October 2010, with its annual WICKED DAY.
Apollo Victoria Theatre – History
The history of the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London
Theatre of the month: Apollo Victoria Theatre
A look behind the scenes of the Apollo Victoria theatre
Anniversaries: Phoenix, Wicked, Stomp
A number of West End anniversaries are celebrated in London this week, including the 80th birthday of the Phoenix Theatre and anniversaries for Stomp and Wicked.
Historic year for West End theatres
West End theatres celebrate important anniversaries this year.
Apollo Victoria celebrates 80 years
A charity gala is being held at the Apollo Victoria this October to celebrate the West End theatre’s 80th birthday.
Videos: West End Live 2010
West End Live videos: The weekend of 19 and 20 June 2010 saw the sixth annual West End Live event in Leicester Square, London. Showcasing the best of West End theatre, casts of most major shows performed for a crowd of over 250,000 people.
Big crowds for West End Live 2010
Over 250,000 people gather in Leicester Square for free West End theatre event.
West End Live this weekend
Free event West End Live will run this weekend in London, showcasing the best of West End theatre.
OLIVIER AWARDS – Audience Award Winners
OLIVIER AWARDS – Audience Award Winners
Free West End event scheduled
The casts of some of London’s biggest shows are being allowed out into the open air again this year, as the West End’s annual live event in Leicester Square – West End Live.
LEE MEAD in Wicked
LEE MEAD in Wicked
Lee Mead starts Wicked
Lee Mead started his stint in Wicked this week, playing the role of Fiyero.
Fantastic Fridays Hotel & Theatre Breaks
Westendtheatre.com presents a brand new promotion offering special deals on West End hotels and theatres when staying on a Friday evening in London. Our “Fantastic Fridays” promotion runs until the end of October 2010 and offers a Top Price Seat to a hit show and a Friday night stay in a central London 4 Star hotel for only £79* per person. Shows included in the special theatre and hotel package range from smash-hit musicals such as Wicked, Chicago, Grease, Blood Brothers, Dreamboats and Petticoats and Stomp, to hilarious comedy The 39 Steps and thriller The Woman in Black. More information …
Olivier Winners Announced
Last night at a star-studded ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, the 34th annual Laurence Olivier Award winners were announced.
Meal Deals – Enjoy a free restaurant dinner
Enjoy our latest Meal Deals in our Dine for Free promotion, offering thousands of free meals in West End restaurants when booking tickets to a show.
Hollywood stars up for awards
This year’s Olivier Award nominations were announced today, with Hollywood stars dominating the line up of talent.
Dine for Free
This summer enjoy a free dinner at a host of top West End restaurants when booking tickets to see a show.
Free hotels offer
Free London hotel rooms on offerin major new West End theatre promotion Thousands of free rooms included in the price of a ticket to 13 major West End shows Westendtheatre.com has announced a major new promotion offering free hotel rooms in London when buying a theatre ticket.Shows included in the promotion include successful musicals Hairspray, Joseph, Grease, Sunset Boulevard, Chicago, Billy Elliot, Wicked, The Sound of Music and Zorro. Running until 31st March 2009, the promotion features a range of hotels across London. A 3* hotel is offered free when booking one of the 13 shows available, with also the …