Murney, Kassebaum and Arcelus Join Broadway Wicked 1/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2006
On Tuesday, January 9, three new principal cast members will join the Broadway company of the smash-hit musical WICKED at the Gershwin Theatre (222 W. 51st St.). Kendra Kassebaum will play Glinda, a role she originated on tour, while Julia Murney, who played Elphaba on tour, will reprise her role. Sebastian Arcelus joins the Broadway Company as Fiyero, having starred in the role on tour.
Photo Flash: London 'Wicked' Royal Variety Performance
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2006
On Monday, December 4th, the cast of Wicked performed at the Royal Variety Performance, Coliseum in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, due to be televised by the BBC One on Tuesday 12 December 2006
WICKED Original Cast Recording Certified Platinum
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2006
The Grammy Award winning (Best Musical Show Album) original cast recording of the smash-hit Broadway musical WICKED has just been certified 'Platinum' by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for sales of more than 1 million copies.
London Wicked Extends through June of 2007
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2006
On Sunday, December 3rd, 2006, tickets for London's record-breaking musical Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre will go on sale for all performances until Saturday, June 30th, 2007
'Happy Fella' with Hearn Among '07 Ravinia Offerings
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2006
The Ravinia Festival's 2007 summer season will include performances by such Broadway stars as Tony-winners Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lillias White and Heather Headley, as well as a staged concert production of The Most Happy Fella
ASCAP Takes NYC 5th Graders to Wicked Performance
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2006
The ASCAP Foundation Children Will Listen program, which is designed to introduce the American Musical Theater to youngsters who might otherwise not have the opportunity to experience it, will go into high gear today, Wednesday, November 15, as one hundred fifth grade students from P.S. 123, the Mahalia Jackson School located in Harlem, attend the Broadway matinee performance of Wicked
UK WICKED to Take Part in Royal Variety Performance 12/4
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2006
WICKED will take part in this year's prestigious Royal Variety Performance on Monday 4th December at the London Coliseum in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
Chicago Wicked to Welcome William Youmans in Dec.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2006
Chicago's record-breaking production of WICKED will soon receive a special visit when Broadway's original Doctor Dillamond, William Youmans, assumes the role in Chicago for a limited appearance from December 12, 2006 through January 14, 2007.
New Morrible Houdyshell to Go from 'Well' to 'Wicked'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2006
Jayne Houdyshell, who received a Tony nomination for her performance in Well, will join the Broadway company of the smash-hit musical Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre as Madame Morrible beginning Tuesday, November 14
UK Roundup - Radcliffe, Wicked, Drowsy Chaperone
by Jake Brunger - Nov 6, 2006
Daniel Radcliffe's nude debut announces dates, Wicked breaks records, Connie climbs hills, Drowsy Chaperone eyes a West End transfer and Billy Zane gives Dance Lessons
Espinosa, Hilty, Kane, Green, Etc. Set for L.A. Wicked
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2006
Eden Espinosa and Megan Hilty will reprise their roles of Elpheba and Glinda, respectively, in the Los Angeles sit-down production of Wicked, beginning on February 10, 2007 at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood
It's Official! Laura Bell Bundy Cast As Elle Woods
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2006
She's played some of Broadway's sassiest blondes. She originated the role of Amber Von Tussle in Hairspray. She played Glinda in Wicked. And now, the producers of LEGALLY BLONDE, the musical, based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture, are thrilled to announce that Laura Bell Bundy will star on Broadway as Elle Woods in LEGALLY BLONDE opening at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) on Sunday, April 29, 2007.
TV: WICKED Flies Into London!
by Craig Brockman - Oct 2, 2006
Last week at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London, the Broadway smash-hit 'Wicked' opened to deafening applause throughout. Check out BroadwayWorld.com's complete video coverage of the event featuring cast, crew and clips from the show!
Photo Coverage: WICKED Flies Into London!
by Craig Brockman - Sep 28, 2006
Last night at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London, the Broadway
smash-hit 'Wicked' opened to deafening applause throughout. Complete video coverage featuring interviews with the cast and clips from the show will be on BroadwayWorld.com soon!
Photo Flash: London Wicked in Previews
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2006
The London production of the smash hit musical Wicked, starring Idina Menzel, began previews on Thursday, September 7th and opens at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre on Wednesday, September 27th.
Photo Flash: London Wicked Rehearsals Begin
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2006
The London company of Wicked, including its original Broadway star Idina Menzel, assembled for the first day of a seven-week rehearsal process on Monday, July 24th