Wicked Tickets

Popular? You’d better believe it. Wicked has enchanted audiences at the Apollo Victoria Theatre since it first opened in 2006. The musical stage adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West is a revisionism of L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz and its main villain. Want to know how different things are? Let us give you all the Shiz about the Wicked musical characters.

Who are the main Wicked characters?

From flying monkeys to faceless wizards, there are many distinctive Wicked characters. But the leads are two young women brought together by the housing office at Shiz University. Let us educate you on our two leads.

Elphaba Thropp

A mysterious green witch. When we meet Elphaba, she’s a shy, awkward, but highly intelligent girl. The result of an affair, Elphaba looks nothing like anyone else in Oz and is shunned by all, including her dad. At school, other students ridicule her looks and for standing up for her beliefs. After a school ball, everything changes when she meets the new popular kid, and her roommate, Galinda, takes her under her wing. 

Though her life improves, her political beliefs force her to choose a different path where she steps away from her dreams. Choosing good over evil ostracises her further, and the whole of Oz turns on the Wicked Witch.

Galinda (Glinda) Arduenna Upland

Beautiful and snobby, Galinda is the picture-perfect student. The confident trendsetter is disgusted when paired with the oddball Elphaba, but after careful observation, she decides to befriend and help the socially awkward witch. The pair form an unlikely kinship that comes to a head when they have to choose between morals and social standing in the electrifying Defying Gravity - the most famous of the Wicked songs.

Does Galinda seem familiar? It’s because she is! During the first act, Galinda changes her name to Glinda. In the original Wizard of Oz, she’s known as Glinda the Good - the most powerful witch in the land. 

Fancy treading the boards at the Apollo Victoria Theatre? Our phantasmagorical competition will make your friends green with envy! 

We have the ultimate competition for Wicked fans, as we are offering you the chance to win a pair of tickets to the multi award-winning musical, PLUS a Wicked themed Afternoon Tea for two at the Clermont Hotel AND the chance to take an on stage photo at the Apollo Victoria Theatre before the production begins. Afterall, you are the star of the show! 

For your chance of winning the tickets, Afternoon Tea, and onstage photo simply follow Wicked and the London Theatre Direct X accounts, and repost our competition announcement. Alternativley, you can follow London Theatre Direct and Wicked on Facebook and share the Facebook competition post. That’s it! Best of luck witches.

Wicked, the hit West End musical (that recently became the 10th longest running production in British history) based on Gregory Maguire's novel, has captivated audiences worldwide with its enchanting story, memorable characters, and, of course, its iconic music. The show's songs, composed by Stephen Schwartz, have become beloved classics, each capturing the essence of the characters and the whimsical yet poignant world of Wicked. From the inspiring 'Defying Gravity' to the touching 'For Good', the musical's score seamlessly weaves a narrative of friendship, love, and self-discovery. This definitive guide delves into the magic of Wicked's songs, offering insights into their meanings, musicality, and the impact they've had on audiences across the globe. Book your tickets to Wicked today. 

The Most Famous Wicked Songs

Wicked’s songs, performed by a talented cast, have become cherished favorites among theatergoers and fans. Each song plays a crucial role in advancing the narrative and providing emotional depth to the characters. Hear the Wicked songs for yourself at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London.

Since Wicked first bewitched audiences on the West End stage in 2006, the captivating world of the Emerald City has seen its fair share of actors dancing through life at the Apollo Victoria, but who is currently playing the iconic roles of Glinda, Elphaba and the rest of the gang in the Wicked London cast?

Who plays Elphaba in Wicked?

Having previously played the lead role in 2008 and again in 2009, Alexia Khadime reprises her role as Elphaba. In addition to Wicked, her previous West End credits include The Book of Mormon and Les Miserables. 

Who plays Glinda in Wicked?

Lucy St. Louis plays the ever popular Glinda. Her previous West End credits include Phantom of the Opera and Motown the Musical. 

Who plays Fiyero in Wicked?

Ryan Reid plays everyone's crush, Fiyero. His previous West End credits include Dreamgirls and Sweet Charity.  

Who plays The Wizard in Wicked?

The Wizard is currently played by the wonderful Michael Fenton Stevens. His previous credits include Slow Horses and Only Fools and Horses. 

Who plays Madame Morrible in Wicked?

Sophie-Louise Dann plays the infamous Madame Morrible. Her previous credits include  Les Miserables and Sweeney Todd.

Who are the current Wicked London cast members?

Described as "one of the most successful musicals of all time" by BBC News, Wicked first enchanted London audiences in 2006, swiftly becoming the 10th longest-running West End production in history. With over 100 prestigious global awards under its belt, the show has wowed more than 12 million theatre-goers in London alone thanks to its magical story and jaw-dropping songs. 

As of mid-March 2024, the Wicked London cast features production features another outstanding lineup, starring including Alexia Khadime (Elphaba), Lucy St. Louis (Glinda), Ryan Reid (Fiyero), Sophie-Louise Dann (Madame Morrible), Michael Fenton Stevens (The Wizard), Caitlin Anderson (Nessarose), Graham Kent (Doctor Dillamond) and Joe Thompson-Oubari (Boq), among others.

And what about those crucial Standby Roles?

Returning to the Wicked London cast is Laura Harrison, who previously graced the stage as an ensemble cast member and now takes on the pivotal role of Standby for Elphaba. Meanwhile, Christine Tucker, an esteemed member of the current ensemble, steps into the spotlight as Standby for Glinda, filling in during the maternity leave of Lisa-Anne Wood.

Wicked, the spellbinding stage phenomenon, will today (Wednesday 24 April 2024) play its 6,762nd performance, becoming the 10th longest-running West End stage production in British history! This landmark performance surpasses the previous record holder, the legendary farce No Sex Please, We’re British, which ran from June 1971 until September 1987.

Creamy rum milkshakes, plenty of cheese, and a real-life stagey Santa to deliver the presents? There’s nothing morrible about Sophie-Louise Dann’s Christmas…

Dann plays the manipulative, seductive and inherently evil, Madame Morrible in the multi-award-wining phenomenon Wicked, but in reality the actor is more Mrs Fezziwig than Scrooge (literally) ‘I was lucky enough to play Mrs Fezziwig opposite my husband Nic Colicos in a concert version. It has a beautiful score with the best story and a lasting message... Be. Kind’ Maybe that’s why it’s such a thrill for her to embody such a darkly cunning character in the musical, ‘who doesn’t love to be bad?!’

She may perform on stage with an unlikely green hero eight times a week, but Dann can’t get enough of another bottle green ‘baddie’ at home ‘We always watch the original cartoon of ‘How the Grinch stole Christmas’ at 11:30pm on Christmas Eve… in Grinchy pyjama’s’ well, if there’s something Madame Morrible and Dann share, it’s their commitment to fashion and dressing for the occasion!

Spellbinding new production images by the Wickedly talented photographer, Matt Crockett, have just flown in from the wonderful world of Oz! Check out the city’s newest natives, ahead of their first performance on Tuesday 07 March, in the gallery below. Then see them in real life, Wicked at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre is currently booking until January 2024!