London’s ‘Wicked’ cast to perform at Anti-Bullying Alliance conference at Apollo Victoria Theatre

The London cast from the smash hit musical “Wicked” will be on hand Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre to present a unique version of the song “For Good,” in honor of the Anti-Bullying Association’s (ABA) launch of Anti-Bullying Week 2007, according to an article published Wednesday, Nov. 14 at BroadwayWorld.com.

London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre is the home to the touring company of “Wicked” and will now open it’s doors to the event, which will explore the theme of bulling in the community and show children why bullying is neither the acceptable or inevitable solution to a situation, according to Broadway World. The performance, which is scheduled for 3 p.m. Nov. 15, will feature “Wicked” stars Kerry Ellis, Dianne Pilkington, Oliver Tompsett, Nigel Planer, Andy Mace and Susie Blake. Cast will also speak at the event about their own experiences with bullying.

The ABA is a 67 member organization that emphasizes each individual’s role in keeping children and young adults safe, and have launched the slogan “Safer together, Safer wherever,” in honor of  Anti-Bullying Week 2007, which will stretch from Nov. 19-23.

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‘Wicked’ still going strong in Chicago, Los Angeles despite stage hands strike on Broadway

The national tour of the smash hit musical “Wicked” is still going strong in big cities such as Chicago and  Los Angeles, and the production opening Wednesday, Nov. 14 in Hartford, Connecticut is still on schedule, according to the musical’s official Web site.
 
The strike started Saturday when Broadway Stage Crews – who are part of the League of American Theatres and Producers and the parent union, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees – decided to picket outside of 27 different theatres hosting musical productions. The union and producers within have not released any official statements concerning the halt of touring companies, such as “Wicked” and “Jersey Boys,” which have productions in Chicago and several other prominent US location, according to an article published Tuesday, Nov. 13 on the Chicago Tribune’s official Web site.

“Wicked” productions in big cities like Chicago have been grossing more than $1 million weekly, according to the Chicago Tribune. With the Broadway strike in its fourth day, the Chicago and Los Angeles productions of “Wicked” continue to do strong business with no signs of striking on the horizon for now.

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Broadway Strikes: two-dozen theatres close doors, including Schwartz’s ‘Wicked’

As stage crews on Broadway continue to strike for better pay, the theatre seen in New York is looking bleak with fans and tourists waiting in line for refunds and, in some cases, cast members standing outside in the brisk fall weather with their fellow co-workers, according to several articles published over the weekend by Broadway World.

“It’s a drag and it’s terrible for the kids and for all out-of-towners that come in,” Moses, a musician for the Broadway production of “Wicked,” said Saturday in an interview with Broadway World. “You get to town, you get the hotel and you can’t believe that the show is closed. The union’s been in existence for 125 years, it’s the oldest union on Broadway. I said to the guys – ‘you’ve never had a strike!’ The actors had and the musicians have, but they haven’t until now. There’s been warnings about it to the general public, but no real warnings. I think that they’re doing what they have to do, but am disappointed about the whole situation.”

As the theatre community braces themselves for the repercussions of the strike, a few shows kept their doors open Saturday, including “Spelling Bee” and “Young Frankenstein.” Brave theatre goers searching for seats to shows, whether it’s Legally Blonde, the Little Mermaid or Wicked tickets, should visit Stubhub.com for all the best deals.

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“Wicked” is a Hit All Around the Country!

“Wicked” is tickling pink everyone who sees it, so much so that many are considering the touring show to be the highlight of any current given season at regional theaters around the country. With the slew of jukebox musicals and revivals that are currently touring around the country, it should come as little surprise that “Wicked” is just as popular now as it ever was, and that is saying a lot for a show that has been going strong for over three years not only on Broadway itself but also on its (second) tour and all around the rest of the world.

As such, there are a lot of fans who are flocking to see the touring show over and over again, and even more fans are eagerly awaiting their own chance to see the musical that is taking America, and now the world, by storm. For your own chance to catch “Wicked” performed live, make sure you visit stubhub.com for Wicked tickets today!

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‘Wicked’ kicks it up a notch in Chicago: cast and crew hit 1,000th performance at Ford Center

Not only is “Wicked” the top grossing and longest running Broadway show in Chicago history, the smash hit musical also celebrated its 1000th performance in the Windy City Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Ford Center for Performing Arts. The Chicago production of “Wicked,” which has grossed more than $140 million in the box office, has been seen by more than 2 million spectators and has become an increasingly popular tourist attraction – routinely drawing audiences from all over the country and internationally, according to an article published Wednesday, Nov. 7 by Broadway World.

Some may be wondering what all the fuss is over a musical. Well, for those who still haven’t seen “Wicked,” this enchanting tale provides the back story behind the classic film “The Wizard of Oz.” Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, and with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, “Wicked” delves into themes of friendship, jealousy and betrayl. “Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. ‘Wicked’ tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.”
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Stephen Schwartz appears at ‘Two’s Company’ celebration and fundraiser for LA City College Theatre

Academy Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, who is most well-known for productions such as “Wicked,” was honored Monday, Nov. 5 at the “Two’s Company All-Star Event” at Glendale, California’s Alex Theater.

Songs created by Schwartz and composer/lyricist Alan Merken were part of the production, which was held as a benefit concert for the Los Angeles City College Theatre Alumni & Associates and the Los Angeles City College Theatre Academy, according to an article published Wednesday, Nov. 7 at BroadwayWorld.com. The show, which was attended by 850 fans, raised approximately $15,000 and attracted major actors and actresses, such as Academy Award-winner Shirley Jones.

The production’s all-star cast performed songs written by Schwartz for smash hit Broadway musicals, including “Wicked,” “Godspell,” “Pippin,” “the Magic Show” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Broadway star and actress Juliana Hansen performed “A Happy Working Song,” from the new Disney movie “Enchanted,” which features music written by Menken and lyrics by Schwartz. The performance was a world premiere for the film, according to Broadway World.

Still haven’t seen one of Menken’s or Schwartz’s productions? Be sure to book a pair of Wicked tickets for this musicals national tour, which has shows in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and other major cities. Go to Stubhub.com for all the best deals.

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‘Wicked’s’Tony-Award winning lighting director contributes to ‘Good Morning America’ show

The Tony Award winning lighting director Kenneth Posner, who is most well known for his contributions to the Broadway smash hit “Wicked” as well as “The Coast of Utopia,” helped out on the scene of ABC’s “Good Morning America” during a performance of “You’re the One That I Want” by “Grease the Musical” cast members Max Crumm (Danny Zuko) and Laura Osnes (Sandy Dumbrowski).

The performance, which was aired Tuesday, Oct. 29, has only helped contribute to the growing support and critical acclaim for the Broadway production, which opened on Aug. 19 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, according to BroadwayWorld.com. “Grease,” which became a smash hit film in 1978 and is appearing on Broadway for the first time ever with its original cast, including Crumm and Osnes, as well as Tony-Award winning director Kathleen Marshall (”The Pajama Game” and “Wonderful Town”).

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‘Wicked’ stars Julia Murney, Brad Bass featured in ‘Broadway Love the 80s’

Julia Murney, who most recently starred as Elphaba in the smash hit Broadway musical “Wicked,” is now gearing up for a role in the upcoming concert “Broadway loves the 80s,” which is scheduled to run at Joe’s Pub Nov. 12, at 11:30 p.m., for one night only and with proceeds benefiting the Joey DiPaolo AIDS Foundatin and Camp TLC, according to an article published Monday, Nov. 5, on the Broadway World official Web site.

The production will also feature a myriad of Broadway stars, including Brad Bass, who plays Fiyero in  the current Broadway cast of “Wicked,” as well as “Legally Blonde’s” Kate Shindle, Jamie-Lynn Sigler from “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Sopranos,” “Les Miserables’” Ann Harada and Curtis Holbrook of “Xanadu.” Directed by Jamie McGonnigal with music direction by Ben Cohen, this event will be held in close conjuntion with World AIDS Day and tickets start at $25 per person.

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Second annual ‘Wicked Day’ at London’s Cardinal Place a success

The second annual Halloween-inspired “Wicked Day” was held Oct. 28 at London’s biggest shopping venue - Cardinal Place, right in the heart of Victoria - and turned out droves of fans,  dressed in black pointy witches hats with faces painted green, according to an article published by Broadway World on Oct. 29. “Wicked,” the smash hit Broadway musical that debuted in 2003 and has since launched a national tour in major cities throughout the US and the UK - including London’s West End -has had a great influence on the theatre world and continues to attract audiences of all ages with its funny and moving plot that describes life in Oz long before Dorothy and Toto drop in.

The “Wicked Day” event, which is free to the public and geared around Halloween, featured cast appearances, official “Wicked” props and costumes on display, face painting, costume contests and games and quizzes about the musical. Cast member Oliver Tompsett from the London production of “Wicked” made an appearance and performed a reading in the outdoor square where many green-faced fans listened eagerly.

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‘Wicked’ recognized at American Tony theatre honors; cast members perform live

The 2007 Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre were presented Tuesday, Oct. 31 by the American Theatre Wing and the American Theatres and Producers, with an award going to current “Wicked” wardrobe supervisor Alyce Gilbert, as well as featured performances from many Broadway musical stars including “Wicked” cast members Julia Murney and Katie Adams, according to an article published Thursday, Nov. 1 at BroadwayWorld.com.

The Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre were established in 1990 and are given annually by the Tony Administration Committee to provide recognition to organizations, institutions and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in categories that do not exist for traditional Tony awards. Tuesday’s award show was hosted by Tony Award winner Tommy Tune and featured additional performances from Patti LuPone and the cast of “Young Frankenstein.”

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