Q: How long is Wicked the musical and what time do performances finish?

The running time for Wicked in London is 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 20 minute interval. Evening performances on Tuesday to Saturday start at 7.30pm and finish at 10.15pm. Matinee performances are on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 2.30pm and ending at 5.15pm.

Q: Who wrote Wicked the musical?

Academy Award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz ( The Prince of Egypt ) and screenwriter Winnie Holzman adapted Wicked into a musical, based on Gregory Maguire's popular fantasy book. Maguire's book is itself inspired by L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz .

Q: When did Wicked open in London?

Wicked premiered in London on 27 September 2006, after a hugely successful Broadway season. It has been seen by over 10 million people and is the 5th longest-running musical currently playing in the West End.

Q: What is Wicked the musical about?

Wicked is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz which explores the origins of Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Set years before Dorothy steps foot on the yellow brick road, the story opens at Shiz University when Elphaba and Glinda are assigned as roommates on their first day. Although the pair couldn't be more different at first glance, they soon strike up a friendship, which is tested by the arrival of the handsome Fiyero and their opposing views on politics and authority. When Elphaba's talent for magic takes her all the way to the Emerald City and a meeting with the Wizard, Glinda joins her. But they soon discover that the Wizard is not all he seems, with consequences that leave Elphaba branded wicked throughout the whole of Oz.

Q: Where can I watch Wicked in London?

The Apollo Victoria Theatre has been the home of Wicked in the West End since 2006. Theatregoers are well-connected to Undergound, National Rail and National Express coach services as Victoria Station and Victoria Coach Station are both a short walk away.

Q: Who is in the West End cast of Wicked?

The Wicked London cast is led by Lucie Jones as Elphaba and Helen Woolf as Glinda. Other cast members include Ryan Reid as Fiyero, Sophie-Louise Dann as Madame Morrible, Gary Wilmot as the Wizard and Carina Gillespie as Nessarose. Idina Menzel, who originated the role of Elphaba on Broadway, also starred in Wicked in the West End when it first opened in 2006.

Q: How can I get cheap tickets for Wicked in London?

Cheap Wicked tickets in London can be secured by checking availability in advance - around 4 to 6 weeks - and comparing views from across the auditorium when booking on SeatPlan. The Apollo Victoria Theatre is very large, so cheaper seats at the sides and rear of the Stalls offer a more detailed view than at the rear of the Circle. Seats such as ZD36 are very good value for money, and SeatPlan reviewers confirm that “you can see the entire stage brilliantly” even this far back. Other seats at the sides such as L4 are a good value option if you want to be close to the stage, with just a few restrictions from the angle. Wicked discount tickets are sometimes available, and offer good deals across a range of price bands. If you would like us to let you know about future discounts, sign up for an Alert .

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Question 1

How long is Wicked the musical and what time do performances finish?

Accepted Answer

The running time for Wicked in London is 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.

Evening performances on Tuesday to Saturday start at 7.30pm and finish at 10.15pm. Matinee performances are on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 2.30pm and ending at 5.15pm.

Question 2

Who wrote Wicked the musical?

Accepted Answer

Academy Award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz (The Prince of Egypt) and screenwriter Winnie Holzman adapted Wicked into a musical, based on Gregory Maguire's popular fantasy book. Maguire's book is itself inspired by L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz.

Question 3

When did Wicked open in London?

Accepted Answer

Wicked premiered in London on 27 September 2006, after a hugely successful Broadway season. It has been seen by over 10 million people and is the 5th longest-running musical currently playing in the West End.

Question 4

What is Wicked the musical about?

Accepted Answer

Wicked is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz which explores the origins of Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Set years before Dorothy steps foot on the yellow brick road, the story opens at Shiz University when Elphaba and Glinda are assigned as roommates on their first day.

Although the pair couldn't be more different at first glance, they soon strike up a friendship, which is tested by the arrival of the handsome Fiyero and their opposing views on politics and authority. When Elphaba's talent for magic takes her all the way to the Emerald City and a meeting with the Wizard, Glinda joins her. But they soon discover that the Wizard is not all he seems, with consequences that leave Elphaba branded wicked throughout the whole of Oz.

Question 5

Where can I watch Wicked in London?

Accepted Answer

The Apollo Victoria Theatre has been the home of Wicked in the West End since 2006. Theatregoers are well-connected to Undergound, National Rail and National Express coach services as Victoria Station and Victoria Coach Station are both a short walk away.

Question 6

Who is in the West End cast of Wicked?

Accepted Answer

The Wicked London cast is led by Lucie Jones as Elphaba and Helen Woolf as Glinda. Other cast members include Ryan Reid as Fiyero, Sophie-Louise Dann as Madame Morrible, Gary Wilmot as the Wizard and Carina Gillespie as Nessarose.

Idina Menzel, who originated the role of Elphaba on Broadway, also starred in Wicked in the West End when it first opened in 2006.

Question 7

How can I get cheap tickets for Wicked in London?

Accepted Answer

Cheap Wicked tickets in London can be secured by checking availability in advance - around 4 to 6 weeks - and comparing views from across the auditorium when booking on SeatPlan.

The Apollo Victoria Theatre is very large, so cheaper seats at the sides and rear of the Stalls offer a more detailed view than at the rear of the Circle. Seats such as are very good value for money, and SeatPlan reviewers confirm that “you can see the entire stage brilliantly” even this far back. Other seats at the sides such as are a good value option if you want to be close to the stage, with just a few restrictions from the angle.

Wicked discount tickets are sometimes available, and offer good deals across a range of price bands. If you would like us to let you know about future discounts, sign up for an Alert.

Question 8

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If you have a question about Wicked the musical that we haven't covered here, let us know. Our friendly customer service team can be contacted via email at help@seatplan.com.

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