Wicked star 'living out her dream'
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
The singer playing the green witch in Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre London has described how..
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Scouts to put on show in London's West End
Monday, 14 February 2011
A group of scouts and guides will get the opportunity to experience what life is like as a West End performer when they tread the boards in London next week.
The Wirral Globe reports that nearly 100 boys and girls from the north-west will..
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Cast of Wicked to appear on Dancing on Ice
Friday, 11 February 2011
The cast of hit musical Wicked are set to perform a song from the West End production on this Sunday's (February 13th) Dancing on Ice.
Defying Gravity will be sung..
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Wicked is granted West End extension
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Hit musical Wicked has been granted another extension in the West End, it has been revealed.
The show's official website states that tickets for the show at the
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London theatre tickets are prize for girl's fundraising efforts
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
A young girl who used her entrepreneurial skills to raise money for charity has been rewarded with London theatre tickets.
Rebecca Clark, a year 12 pupil at King..
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Spider Man Turn Off the Dark 'is making more than Wicked' on Broadway
Thursday, 27 January 2011
The people behind Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark may be further encouraged to bring the show to London after news that it recorded excellent revenues on Broadway in January 2011.
Although the musical is still in previews, audiences keen to..
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Susan McFadden I'd love to do Wicked
Friday, 21 January 2011
She is currently starring in Legally Blonde and has played Sandy in Grease, but Susan McFadden has said..
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London theatre tickets buyers eagerly anticipate the Oliviers
Thursday, 20 January 2011
London theatre tickets buyers and insiders from the industry are eagerly anticipating the return of the Laurence Olivier Awards soon.
The shortlist of nominees is..
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Musicals 'should still connect with London theatre tickets buyers'
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Musicals should always connect with London theatre tickets buyers, rather than being so over-managed that they come over as all the same.
This is according to Dan..
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Wicked 'represents value for money'
Monday, 17 January 2011
Going to see Wicked in the West End represents good value for theatre fans, its executive producer has said.
Speaking to Sky News, Michael McCabe explained that as people..
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Brian May confirms We Will Rock You movie
Thursday, 13 January 2011
Queen musician Brian May has confirmed that a silver screen version of We Will Rock You is to be made.
The rocker revealed on the band's official website..
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Wicked 'to be turned into a TV miniseries'
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
Wicked is to be transformed into a TV series, with actress Salma Hayek set to produce the project, according to a report in Variety.
According to the source, US TV channel..
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Get Into London Theatre 'has already sold more than 43,000 tickets'
Thursday, 6 January 2011
Despite only officially launching yesterday (January 5th 2011), the capital's annual Get Into London Theatre promotion has already proved to be a hit with fans of the stage.
The initiative allows London residents and visitors to get..
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Smash hit Wicked achieves record week for ticket sales
Wednesday, 5 January 2011
The hit musical Wicked has reached another milestone after recording its highest ever week of ticket sales over the festive period.
For the week commencing December 27th..
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Wicked producers highlight best days to get London theatre tickets
Friday, 24 December 2010
The producers of Wicked have highlighted the best days to get London theatre tickets this festive season..
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We Will Rock You stars to hold charity concert
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
Fans of We Will Rock You may wish to get hold of tickets to a special concert next year that aims to raise money for charity.
Anthems will be held at the Royal..
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Suzanne Shaw I'd love to be in Wicked
Thursday, 16 December 2010
Emmerdale actress Suzanne Shaw has revealed she would love to return to the West End at some point in the future, with Wicked high on her list of ideal shows.
The former..
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London theatre shows to open up special offers in New Year
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
Some of London's top theatre shows have unveiled a series of special offers as part of a new initiative aimed at enticing visitors to the West End in the New Year, with prices cut for more than 50 productions.
The Get Into London..
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Nominees announced for WhatsonStage.com Awards
Monday, 6 December 2010
The nominees have been announced for the WhatsonStage.com Awards, which are voted for by members of the public.
A shortlist was revealed on Friday (December 3rd 2010) night at the Cafe de Paris and read like a veritable who's who of..
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Wicked announces new company from next February
Thursday, 2 December 2010
It has been revealed that the musical Wicked is to welcome an almost entirely new cast as of February 2011.
Mark Evans as Fiyero was announced last month as a replacement..
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Mark Evans to join Wicked in February 2011
Friday, 26 November 2010
It has been revealed that actor Mark Evans is to succeed Lee Mead in Wicked when the latter leaves the musical in February 2011.
A former finalist in BBC talent search..
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Wicked voted best long running show
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Wicked has been voted the best long-running show in the West End at an awards ceremony this week.
The untold story of the witches of Oz was picked as top in this category..
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London theatre tickets demand to rocket this weekend?
Thursday, 25 November 2010
Fans of plays and musicals hoping to get London theatre tickets for this weekend had better hurry after it was revealed that Saturday and Sunday (November 27th and 28th..
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Winners of Wicked Young Writers' Awards announced
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
The winners of the inaugural Wicked Young Writers' Awards have been announced at a special ceremony in London.
According to WhatsonStage.com, the successful youngsters..
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Denise Van Outen I'm loving every minute of Legally Blonde
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Denise Van Outen has said she is really enjoying being in the West End production Legally Blonde.
Speaking to the Mirror's Dean Piper, the former Big Breakfast..
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Denise Van Outen Lee can't come to see me in Legally Blonde until next year
Thursday, 11 November 2010
Denise Van Outen has told the Daily Express' Day & Night that actor and husband Lee Mead cannot come to see her perform in Legally Blonde due to his own work..
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Wicked is a half term hit for London theatre tickets, figures reveal
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
New figures have revealed that Wicked saw record audiences during the school half-term holiday last week.
The hit West End musical at the Apollo Victoria took in £923,612..
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Opera singer 'being considered' for role in Jersey Boys
Friday, 22 October 2010
Opera singer Jonathan Ansell is currently being considered for a role in the hit West End show Jersey Boys, it has been claimed.
According to Daily Mail columnist Baz..
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Louise Dearman Wicked is a beautiful story
Thursday, 14 October 2010
Louise Dearman has been speaking about how much she is enjoying appearing in West End show Wicked.
The performer - who plays Glinda opposite Rachel Tucker as Elphaba - told..
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Les Miserables voted best theatre show of 2010
Friday, 8 October 2010
The cast and crew behind Les Miserables are already celebrating this month after the musical notched up an incredible 25 years in the West End.
However, they can now add..
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Star of Wicked makes schoolgirl smile
Monday, 6 September 2010
Rachel Tucker, one of the stars of West End musical Wicked, made a little girl's day recently when she arranged to meet up with her.
Derry-born Abby Davidson, eight, is a huge..
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Wicked is granted an extension to its booking period
Friday, 3 September 2010
West End musical Wicked is to head into its fifth year in London after announcing an extension to its booking period.
Tickets for the show will now be available until October 29th..
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Puss in Boots comes to the Arts Theatre for Christmas
Thursday, 2 September 2010
People on the lookout for a festive theatre treat for their children this year could consider going to see Puss in Boots.
The production will be showing at the Arts Theatre from November 18th 2010 until January 9th 2011 and is to star Kacey..
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The 39 Steps 'is unashamedly entertaining'
Thursday, 26 August 2010
One of the actors in The 39 Steps has said people like it because it provides a thoroughly enjoyable evening at the theatre.
David Bark-Jones told Broadway.com the play is..
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Wicked song fails to impress judges on The X Factor
Thursday, 19 August 2010
The judges of talent search The X Factor failed to be impressed by a song from hit West End musical Wicked, it will be revealed in the new series this weekend.
Fiona Robertson,..
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Wicked 'was a fantastic thrill'
Monday, 16 August 2010
One of the former actresses who starred in Wicked has said she looks back on her time in the show with nostalgia.
Natalie Anderson, who played Nessarose Thropp in the hit West End..
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London theatre tickets announced for Apollo Victoria's gala anniversary
Friday, 13 August 2010
Anyone who has recently enjoyed a trip to the Apollo Victoria Theatre will now be able to purchase
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Denise Van Outen to join Legally Blonde?
Thursday, 12 August 2010
It has been rumoured that Denise Van Outen could be set to join West End musical Legally Blonde.
According to WhatsonStage.com, both Sheridan Smith (Elle) and Jill..
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The Wizard of Oz celebrates its 71st birthday
Thursday, 12 August 2010
Today (August 12th 2010) could be a good day to buy London theatre tickets for The Wizard of..
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Former EastEnder Belinda Owusu I'd like to star in Wicked
Monday, 9 August 2010
Former EastEnders actress Belinda Owusu has said she would love to star in hit West End musical Wicked.
The performer, who recently left the soap after four years as Libby Fox,..
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Wicked movie 'is in the pipeline'
Hit musical Wicked will be turned into a film.
Monday, 12 July 2010
A movie based on the smash hit musical Wicked is in the pipeline, it has been revealed.
Deadline reported earlier today (July 12th 2010) that filmmaking company..
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Lee Mead I feel proud to be in Wicked
Wicked actor Lee Mead is grateful for his role in Wicked.
Monday, 5 July 2010
Lee Mead has spoken of his pride about appearing in hit West End musical Wicked, a show he admired as a struggling performer.
The Any Dream Will Do winner told the..
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West End Live attracts 250,000 London theatre fans
More visitors than ever went to West End Live last weekend.
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
The free theatre festival West End Live attracted a record number of visitors this year, new figures have revealed.
Some 250,000 people flocked to Leicester Square in order to get a taste of some of theatreland's hottest shows, including
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Wicked celebrates £100m box office milestone
The cast and crew of Wicked are celebrating after the musical passed the £100 million mark in box office takings.
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Hit West End musical Wicked has sold theatre tickets worth more than £100 million since its opening night in September 2006.
Written by Stephen Schwartz, the..
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Wicked star Lee Mead 'takes power naps to cope with fatherhood'
Lee Mead has been catching up on lost sleep by cat-napping after afternoon performances of Wicked.
Thursday, 3 June 2010
New Wicked star Lee Mead has been resorting to cunning measures to make sure he gets enough shut-eye in between performing and looking after newborn daughter..
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Tamzin Outhwaite With Sweet Charity, who needs the gym!
Dancing and singing in Sweet Charity is keeping Tamzin Outhwaite fit.
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Tamzin Outhwaite has said she is kept so fit by appearing in the musical Sweet Charity that she doesn't need to go to the gym.
The 39-year-old told the..
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Wizard of Oz winner Live TV taught me a lot about showbiz
Danielle Hope has said her time in Over the Rainbow taught her much about the world of theatre.
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
New Wizard of Oz star Danielle Hope has said she is glad she entered the BBC One competition Over the Rainbow - because it taught her a lot as well as offering her..
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Room on the Broom to delight young London theatre fans
Parents may wish to buy theatre tickets for Room on the Broom this year.
Friday, 28 May 2010
Young London theatre fans are to get a treat later this year when new West End play Room on the Broom arrives at the Garrick Theatre.
The show is produced..
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Wicked actress to swap Oz for the Yorkshire Dales
Wicked is to welcome a new witch as part of a cast switch-around.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
West End musical Wicked has now got a new Wicked Witch of the East in the form of Cassandra..
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Joanna Page A Gavin and Stacey musical would be great fun
A musical based on Gavin and Stacey is unlikely but a nice idea, one of its stars has said.
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Joanna Page has said that while she loves the idea of a Gavin and Stacey musical, she is not sure that it would work out too well in real life.
The Welsh actress told BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat she had read a newspaper report recently which..
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Lee Mead Wicked role will let me see more of baby Betsy
Actor Lee Mead is looking forward to his day job with Wicked.
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
West End actor Lee Mead has said he is thrilled to be joining the cast of Wicked, partly because he loves the show, but also because he will be able to spend more time with..
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Wicked star Lee Mead 'overjoyed' about new arrival
Lee Mead, who joined Wicked this week, has been showing off his new daughter.
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Wicked star Lee Mead and his wife Denise van Outen have said they are overjoyed following the birth of their baby girl earlier this month.
Little Betsy was born..
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A Wicked week in store for Lee Mead
Lee Mead's Wicked debut is likely to coincide with the birth of his first child.
Monday, 26 April 2010
West End star Lee Mead may find that his first appearance in Wicked is just part of an exciting week.
Mead, who shot to fame when he won the BBC1 talent show Any..
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Wizard of Oz contestant I will make it to the West End
London theatre fans may soon see Bronte Barbe in a musical, even if it is not The Wizard of Oz.
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
One of the contestants already voted off the search to find a new Dorothy for the West End show The Wizard of Oz has vowed to achieve her ambition of becoming a performer.
Bronte Barbe, 18, made it through to the final ten on BBC One's Over..
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Survey reveals satisfaction with London theatre performances
London theatre trips are largely positive experiences, a new report has suggested.
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
A new survey has revealed that the majority of theatregoers are happy with their trips to the West End.
Research carried out by the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) has shown that 93 per cent of respondents thought the plays or musicals..
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Wicked 'will change your perceptions of The Wizard of Oz'
If you think you know The Wizard of Oz, Wicked will make you think again.
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
Anyone who thinks they are familiar with all the characters in The Wizard of Oz may find that they have to reconsider after watching Wicked.
Writing for the Toledo..
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Wicked breaks new box office record
Record ticket sales were seen at the Apollo Victoria Theatre for Wicked over the weekend.
Monday, 29 March 2010
It has been announced that hit musical Wicked smashed a new box office record over the weekend.
The show sold £115,690 worth of theatre tickets for its evening..
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Wicked's fans are 'madly supportive'
The success of Wicked is partly due to the relationship the fans have with the West End musical.
Friday, 26 March 2010
Wicked has some of the most devoted fans ever seen in the West End, according to Dianne Pilkington.
The musical recently won the Audience Award for Most Popular..
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Talent search contestant lands dream Wicked role
A talented performer from the north-east has landed a role in the West End's Wicked.
Monday, 15 March 2010
A performer who appeared in BBC One talent search Any Dream Will Do has landed a dream role in the hit musical Wicked.
Lewis Bradley, 20, will travel from his home..
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Wicked is part of a special treat for caring youngsters
Monday, 1 March 2010
A theatre trip to see Wicked formed part of a special treat for a group of young carers from the East End this week.
According to the East London Advertiser, around..
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Wicked 'could encourage children to treat others well'
Tolerance and a greater respect for their peers could be among the benefits that children take away from Wicked.
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Watching Wicked in the West End could not only be a treat for little ones - it could also encourage them to treat others with respect.
This is the opinion of the..
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Wicked writing award to seek out new talent
A new competition aims to encourage the next generation of writers.
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
A new children's writing award has been launched in conjunction with the West End show Wicked in a bid to nurture new literary talent.
The
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Wicked 'is the smartest show of the decade'
Wicked has been recommended to London theatre fans by one critic.
Monday, 22 February 2010
Wicked has been recommended as the smartest West End show of the last ten years by one theatre critic.
Writing for the Telegraph, Dominic Cavendish said the musical..
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Wicked wins WOS award for audiences' favourite
Wicked is the audiences' favourite West End musical.
Monday, 15 February 2010
There was some tough competition in its category, but Wicked has emerged as the Best West End Show at the annual Whatsonstage.com awards.
The theatregoing public..
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Lee Mead wins Wicked role in London
Lee Mead is to become part of a new cast line-up for Wicked.
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Former Any Dream Will Do winner Lee Mead is set to be a busy man in May. Not only is he expecting is first child with Denise Van Outen that month, he will also be joining the cast of hit musical
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New cast line up announced for Wicked
Two new cast members are to join the Wicked line-up.
Friday, 15 January 2010
The producers of hit West End musical Wicked have announced that there will be a change in the cast line-up this spring.
Women of the Future Awards winners Alexia..
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