Wicked, the musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, proudly welcomed its 5 millionth theatregoer to London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre on Saturday 30th March 2013! Stewart Lyons, together with his partner Cristina Kane, from Kirkcaldy in Fife, attended the sold out matinee performance and were invited backstage to meet the cast after the show.
Asked how it felt to be the 5 millionth theatregoer, Mr Lyons said “It feels fantastic. We loved the show and even though it is our first visit to Wicked, it won’t be our last.”
UK Executive Producer Michael McCabe said: “All long-running shows depend as much on audiences coming back for more as they do on first-time visitors, and Wicked is no exception. We have been swept along to the incredible milestone of 5 million visitors by passionate fans and incredible word-of-mouth that inspires new ticket buyers every day. We are truly grateful to everyone who continues to make Wicked such a popular and enduring success and to all those who supported Wicked in the public vote for the BBC Radio 2 Audience Award. We are all delighted to be shortlisted for this very special Olivier Award for a third time”.
Wicked has also been shortlisted for the BBC Radio 2 Audience Award at The Olivier Awards 2013, along with Billy Elliot, Matilda and Phantom Of The Opera.
The London production of Wicked, which is now booking into its 8th year, has broken countless Box Office records since its premiere in 2006 and still holds the all-time record for the highest weekly gross in West End history (taking in £1,002,885 during week ending 2nd January 2011). While continuing its open-ended run at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, a major new production will tour the UK and Ireland, opening at Manchester’s Palace Theatre in September 2013.
Wicked is currently booking until 26th April 2014. Click here to book tickets (no booking fee at certain performances.
Click here to read West End Frame's recent interview with Gina Beck who is currently starring as Glinda in the West End production of Wicked.
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