Wicked West End has announced that Rachel Tucker will continue in her starring role as Elphaba into 2012. Julie Legrand (Madame Morrible), Nikki Davis-Jones (Standby Elphaba) and Chloe Taylor (Standby Glinda) are also all continuing in their roles.

UK Executive Producer Michael McCabe said: “Since first joining our cast in March 2010, Rachel has thrilled audiences and critics alike with her powerful and passionate performance as Elphaba. We are all absolutely thrilled that Rachel has now decided to continue leading the company with her extraordinary professionalism and great dedication to the role – we couldn’t be more proud of her success”.

Louise Dearman (Glinda), Mark Evans (Fiyero), Clive Carter (The Wizard), Julian Forsyth (Dr Dillamond), Zoe Rainey (Nessarose) and Ben Stott (Boq) will all play their final performances on Saturday 10 December 2011.

Wicked recently celebrated its landmark 2000th performance at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. This “hugely popular musical” (The Times) has now been seen by almost 4 million people and grossed in excess of £135 million at the UK Box Office since its West End premiere in 2006.

The production is now booking through 27 October 2012 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1LG. Buy Wicked Apollo Victoria Theatre Tickets Online. Use Code AFF$10 to Get $10 OFF on Wicked London, United Kingdom Ticket Orders over $350!

Wicked returns to Cincinnati OH in November 2011. After breaking box office records during its last visit to the Procter and Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center, Wicked, Broadway’s biggest blockbuster, will return to Cincinnati as part of the fifth third bank broadway in Cincinnati.

Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Friday, August 26 at 9:00 a.m. and may be purchased from an authorized ticket agent in person at the Broadway in Cincinnati Box Office downtown in the Mercantile Center at 120 East 4th Street. Wicked Procter and Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center performances start on November 02, 2011 and continue through November 26, 2011.

With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Academy Award-winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman (“My So Called Life,” “Once And Again” and “thirtysomething”), WICKED, the untold story of the witches of Oz, is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Take Me Out, Love! Valour! Compassion!, The Vagina Monologues) and features musical staging by Tony® Award winner Wayne Cilento (Aida, The Who’s Tommy, How To Succeed…).

“We are overjoyed to celebrate the return of Wicked to Cincinnati this November”, said Broadway in Cincinnati General Manager, Genevieve Miller. “This spectacular show is an audience favorite with immense appeal, and we look forward to this title bringing a spirit of excitement to downtown Cincinnati and the Tri-State area. We’re all looking forward to experiencing the thrill of Wicked again.”

Wicked Procter and Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center Schedule:
Tuesdays-Fridays at 8:00PM
Saturdays at 2:00PM and 8:00PM
Sundays at 1:00PM and 6:30PM
Thursday, November 3rd at 1:00PM
Monday, November 21 at 8:00PM
Friday, November 25th at 1:00PM

Wicked will be performing till November 26, 2011 at Procter and Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center. Buy Wicked Cincinnati OH Tickets, Use Code AFF$10 to Get $10 OFF on Orders over $350!