Wicked, the musical that enjoyed such success in the U.
S.
, has finally gone international.
Wicked debuted overseas in London, UK on September 27, 2006.
It is called Wicked London, as the show was altered slightly for its British audience.
According to audience response, the changes have done nothing but enhance this production.
Most tours of this production are changed at least slightly for its various audiences.
Examples of the changes made to London's show include special effects, choreography and some minor dialogue changes.
Audiences rave about this show which has done nothing but break box office records since it arrived overseas.
The Apollo Victoria Theatre has been Wicked London's home since 2006 and still going strong.
The Theatre has fully embraced Wicked London so much so that there are green and pink cocktails and even green and pink hand lotions and soap in the restrooms.
To further honor Wicked London, the Apollo Victoria Theatre has been decorated green.
THE STORY OF WICKED LONDON Dorothy and her friends are all yesterday's news.
People have been fans of Dorothy and Toto for many, many years.
But there's always another side to a story.
L.
Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was originally published in 1900.
Wicked London tells that untold story - the one about the other characters from the original novel - with fun and with flare.
Let us all take a visit back to the Land of Oz, and discover what happened there before Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch.
Wicked London is based on Gregory Maguire's highly successful novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch, as well as the characters created by L.
Frank Baum from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Wicked London explains the relationship between the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda, the Good Witch.
Prior to the new story, it was unknown that the two had both a relationship and a past.
The music that brings this fabulous show to life was composed by the award-winning Stephen Schwartz.
In Wicked London we learn that the young witches met when they were but girls, at a sorcery school, and that they have had their fair share of misunderstandings and differences.
Through a look at their friendship, the audience is able to look in on their lives, and see the paths they walked and the extraordinary adventures they shared.
According to audience reaction, it's an incredibly entertaining story, and a production that's quite fun to experience.
The green character, Elphaba, (Wicked Witch of the West) is currently being played by Alexia Khadime.
She also recently played 'Nala' in Disney's The Lion King.
The blonde witch, known by most as Glinda, the "Good Witch," is played by Dianne Pilkington.
CAPTIVATING LONDON AUDIENCES Wicked London just celebrated its second birthday and has been breaking records since its debut.
Tickets for Wicked London are currently selling through September 26, 2009.
To date, the Wicked London production has grossed 55 million and enjoyed by over 1.
5 million people.
By all indications, Wicked London is an absolute mandatory stop on anyone's tour of London.
The UK's The Independent has described it as the West End production's "most successful musical.
" Further, audiences describe this production as absolutely spellbinding.
They call Wicked London imaginative, and a remarkable, unforgettable show.
Wicket London appeals to all audiences, regardless of ages and backgrounds.
Whether you are native to London, or come from very, very far away, you must make your best effort to see Wicked London.
It is guaranteed to be the show of a lifetime, to entertain, and to delight.
Even stars like Tim Burton and Geri Halliwell have made time to see Wicked London.
If you plan to be anywhere near London anytime soon, you simply must plan to see Wicked London.
This amazing musical has already won an incredible number of awards, including a Grammy for Best Musical Show Album, three Tony Awards for Best Design and Best Costumes, and the People's Choice Award for Best Musical.
If the awards are any indication, there's simply no question, you will have a thoroughly entertaining time at this show.
S.
, has finally gone international.
Wicked debuted overseas in London, UK on September 27, 2006.
It is called Wicked London, as the show was altered slightly for its British audience.
According to audience response, the changes have done nothing but enhance this production.
Most tours of this production are changed at least slightly for its various audiences.
Examples of the changes made to London's show include special effects, choreography and some minor dialogue changes.
Audiences rave about this show which has done nothing but break box office records since it arrived overseas.
The Apollo Victoria Theatre has been Wicked London's home since 2006 and still going strong.
The Theatre has fully embraced Wicked London so much so that there are green and pink cocktails and even green and pink hand lotions and soap in the restrooms.
To further honor Wicked London, the Apollo Victoria Theatre has been decorated green.
THE STORY OF WICKED LONDON Dorothy and her friends are all yesterday's news.
People have been fans of Dorothy and Toto for many, many years.
But there's always another side to a story.
L.
Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was originally published in 1900.
Wicked London tells that untold story - the one about the other characters from the original novel - with fun and with flare.
Let us all take a visit back to the Land of Oz, and discover what happened there before Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch.
Wicked London is based on Gregory Maguire's highly successful novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch, as well as the characters created by L.
Frank Baum from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Wicked London explains the relationship between the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda, the Good Witch.
Prior to the new story, it was unknown that the two had both a relationship and a past.
The music that brings this fabulous show to life was composed by the award-winning Stephen Schwartz.
In Wicked London we learn that the young witches met when they were but girls, at a sorcery school, and that they have had their fair share of misunderstandings and differences.
Through a look at their friendship, the audience is able to look in on their lives, and see the paths they walked and the extraordinary adventures they shared.
According to audience reaction, it's an incredibly entertaining story, and a production that's quite fun to experience.
The green character, Elphaba, (Wicked Witch of the West) is currently being played by Alexia Khadime.
She also recently played 'Nala' in Disney's The Lion King.
The blonde witch, known by most as Glinda, the "Good Witch," is played by Dianne Pilkington.
CAPTIVATING LONDON AUDIENCES Wicked London just celebrated its second birthday and has been breaking records since its debut.
Tickets for Wicked London are currently selling through September 26, 2009.
To date, the Wicked London production has grossed 55 million and enjoyed by over 1.
5 million people.
By all indications, Wicked London is an absolute mandatory stop on anyone's tour of London.
The UK's The Independent has described it as the West End production's "most successful musical.
" Further, audiences describe this production as absolutely spellbinding.
They call Wicked London imaginative, and a remarkable, unforgettable show.
Wicket London appeals to all audiences, regardless of ages and backgrounds.
Whether you are native to London, or come from very, very far away, you must make your best effort to see Wicked London.
It is guaranteed to be the show of a lifetime, to entertain, and to delight.
Even stars like Tim Burton and Geri Halliwell have made time to see Wicked London.
If you plan to be anywhere near London anytime soon, you simply must plan to see Wicked London.
This amazing musical has already won an incredible number of awards, including a Grammy for Best Musical Show Album, three Tony Awards for Best Design and Best Costumes, and the People's Choice Award for Best Musical.
If the awards are any indication, there's simply no question, you will have a thoroughly entertaining time at this show.
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