Okey Dokey. Apparently I'm the only British person around here. Well here's my contribution:
etoile, if you want tickets for Wicked in London I'd say get them from the theatre (www.wickedthemusical.co.uk) rather than popcultureboy who was clearly being sarcastic.
Whilst I wish this rumour were true, I don't believe casting has been announced yet. I certainly know they are currently auditioning for ensemble. And I believe the cast will be announced (as some have already said) in May.
And finally, in response to earlier comments...
"I'm just wondering if the show itself will actually garner the same kind of attention over there as it has here.
Dottie...I'd say it's possible it won't- Chitty didn't do that well here because American kids aren't as attached to the movie, and I don't know that the Wizard of Oz is as well-known in England as it is here. But there's a LOT of hype around Wicked. I could see it going either way."
It's actually HUGE over here already! Not so much Idina, although several of the more enthusiastic musical fans are aware of her. But, as in America, Wicked is the latest obssession. And becoming increasingly so.
And The Wizard Of Oz - come on, forgetregret, what do you think we are?! OF COURSE it's a much loved classic here too!
I saw Wicked last year on Broadway with Idina, and subsequently spread the word to all my friends because I really enjoyed it. So I'm excited that it's coming here at all, never mind who the cast is. :)
Updated On: 2/4/06 at 11:12 AM