It has been revealed that Willemijn Verkaik will play Elphaba in the West End production of Wicked, taking over from Louise Dearman in November. The Dutch-born star recently starred in the Broadway production of the musical. She also originated the role of Elphaba in the German production of the record braking show and appeared on the German cast recording making her the first actress to perform the show in three languages.
The news was announced via an online social media campaign. Users of Twitter had to retweet a message to find who would be the next London Elphaba. The above message was then revealed.
Wicked has been seen by over 36 million people around the world and has 6 productions running concurrently. The West End production is now in its 7th year at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, where it is already the 16th longest-running West End musical of all time.
Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously re-imagines the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Later this year Wicked will begin its first ever UK Tour. Casting for the tour and further casting for the West End production is yet to be announced.
Later this year Wicked will begin its first ever UK Tour. Casting for the tour and further casting for the West End production is yet to be announced.
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