WICKED PRESENTS AUSLAN INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE
Posted: 28 July 2010
On Wednesday 18 August, 2010, the evening performance of WICKED will be interpreted by Auslan specialists for access by people who are deaf sign language users. Auslan (Australian Sign Language) is the first or preferred language of the Australian Deaf community, and has approximately 6,500 users in Australia. It is a visual-spatial language with its own rich grammatical structure which is very different from English.
Ronan Keating visits WICKED
Posted: 26 July 2010
Last Thursday evening the extremely talented musician Ronan Keating visited WICKED. After the performance Ronan came back stage to meet the cast.
Check out the pics!
WICKED SYDNEY SEASON EXTENDED
Posted: 23 July 2010
Due to public demand the WICKED Sydney season has been extended.
WICKED must close 26 September!
If you thought you missed out, then think again!
Don't wait – Tickets go on sale Monday 2 August
WICKED BRISBANE MEDIA LUNCH
Posted: 16 July 2010
On Tuesday WICKED cast and company members lunched with journalists from Queensland to tell them about WICKED and its Brisbane season. The luncheon was held at the beautiful Sofitel Brisbane Central in a green themed room. Guests were treated to a sensational two course meal with green macaroons to finish off!
BUY 4 TICKETS TO ANY JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY MATINEE SHOW & SAVE $100!
Posted: 28 June 2010
Don't miss out on this oz-some offer these school holidays!
Applies to NSW School Holidays only From Saturday 3 July to Sunday 18 July
Applies to 'A' Reserve tickets only.
Transaction fee of $7.15 applies. Subject to availability.
Includes:
Tuesday 1pm
Wednesday 1pm
Saturday 2pm
Sunday 3pm
ANOTHER THRILLIFYING ANNOUNCEMENT:
WICKED IS SET TO FLY TO ADELAIDE IN APRIL 2011
Posted: 24 June 2010
After the thrillifying news of WICKED opening in Brisbane, we are happy to announce that this must-see musical will also be opening in Adelaide at the Festival Theatre, in April 2011.
WICKED FLIES NORTH TO OPEN IN BRISBANE
IN JANUARY 2011
Posted: 20 June 2010
The most anticipated musical theatre extravaganza in Australia, WICKED, is set to fly north of the border to open in all its emerald glory in the Lyric Theatre, QPAC in January 2011. Melbourne and Sydney audiences have been blown away by WICKED and now it’s Brisbane’s turn.
WICKED TAKES ITS FINAL BOW IN SYDNEY
ON SEPTEMBER 12
Posted: 18 June 2010
More than twelve months after its spectacular Sydney Premiere, the curtain will come down on WICKED at the Capitol Theatre for the last time on September 12, 2010.
WICKED fans have only 12 more weeks to see one of the most successful shows in theatre history at the glorious Capitol Theatre. To find out more, click here.
If you miss it, you’ll be green with envy - BOOK NOW!
Stephen Schwartz on the 7.30 Report
Posted: 16 June 2010
On Tuesday 15 June, the man behind the music and lyrics of WICKED, Stephen Schwartz appeared on the 7.30 Report. Click HERE to watch the interview.
Rob Mills and Liz Stiles final performance
with WICKED
Posted: 10 June 2010
Last Sunday 6 June was Rob Mills & Liz Stiles final performance with WICKED.
We will all miss Rob and Liz and we wish them all the best for the future. See a few photos from Sunday below.
WICKED TAKES PART IN NSW SWIFTS V MAGIC
NETBALL GAME!
Posted: 9 June 2010
On Monday night, WICKED cast members Lucy Durack, Elisa Colla and James Smith joined a packed crowd at the NSW Swifts v MAGIC netball match at the Sydney Olympic Park Centre. At the quarter time break, Lucy and Elisa participated in ANZ’s shoot out competition. The girls had to see how many goals they could score in sixty seconds, and James was given the responsibility as the official time keeper.
WICKED MEDIA NIGHT
Posted: 31 May 2010
Last Wednesday night WICKED welcomed back to the theatre media organisations to see the show 9 months into the fabulous Sydney season. The evening was a huge success, with wonderful response from all who attended. Check out the photos from the evening.
CONGRATULOTIONS Peter Maroon – our one millionth patron!
Posted: 27 May 2010
Our lucky one millionth patron Peter Maroon attend his winning ticket performance of WICKED recently. Looks like he had an oz-some evening, check out the photos.
Again, a big thank you to all who helped us reach our millionth milestone.
Into The Woods charity performance by WICKED
Posted: 26 May 2010
On Monday evening, May 17, the cast, crew and orchestra of the blockbuster musical WICKED performed a one off charity performance of Stephen Sondheim’s INTO THE WOODS to raise money for the ANZ Trustees Foundation: ANZ Rob Guest Endowment. The sold out performance hosted by Bert Newton, and featuring the WICKED cast including Lucy Durack, Rob Mills, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Zoe Gertz and James Smith, proved an enormous success both artistically and financially.
Welcome back Patrice Tipoki
Posted: 17 May 2010
On Sunday we announced that Pippa Grandison is finishing her contract with WICKED nearing the end of this month. Today we would like to extend a warm welcome to a not so unfamiliar face to WICKED – the very talented Patrice Tipoki. Patrice will be sharing the role of Elphaba with Jemma Rix from 25 May onwards.
Patrice started as the Elphaba standby in Melbourne and after some time off to have a baby has returned to the stage. Some of you will have already seen Patrice grace the stage over the last weeks. Welcome back Patrice!
WICKED REACHES ITS ONE MILLIONTH MILESTONE!
Posted: 13 May 2010
THRILLIFYING NEWS! We have reached our one millionth ticket holder! CONGRATULOTIONS Peter Maroon of Carlingford NSW. Peter has won a WICKED VIP upgrade, including:
* A chauffeur to take you to dinner and the show.
* A pre-show dinner for 2 at any of the WICKED official partner restaurants, supplied by our packaging partner Showbiz.
* Overnight accommodation for 2 at Vibe Hotel Sydney*.
* 2 x “ozmopolitan” cocktail vouchers.
* A signed programme.
* WICKED merchandise bag.
* Backstage tour for 2.
* A photo with the WICKED cast members.
* Also included in this oz-some prize was ELPHABA’s BROOM!
A big thanks to all our WICKED fans who helped us reach a million!
Tim Campbell to play Fiyero
Posted: 6 May 2010
THRILLIFING NEWS! Tim Campbell will be joining WICKED in the role of Fiyero. Tim begins rehearsal next week to play the role. Tim is a natural all round entertainer and we are very excited to have him join the WICKED team! Tim will be hitting the stage in June. Please welcome Tim into the WICKED family.
WICKED hosts Alan Jones outside broadcast
Posted: 4 May 2010
Today Alan Jones the breakfast host from 2GB did an outside broadcast from the home of WICKED Australia, the Capitol Theatre. The morning began at 5.30am and was a huge success! Audience members were treated to a performance of “The Wizard and I” by Jemma Rix along with interviews of Rob & Lucy.
WICKED at Westfield Miranda
Posted: 4 May 2010
For those of you that are yet to see the WICKED exhibition or would like to see it again, it is now on display at Westfield Miranda! From May 3, come see some of the Tony Award® winning costumes and sketches from WICKED, Broadway’s biggest blockbuster musical.
Where: Westfield Miranda, Lift Lobby on Level 1 and Level 2 near David Jones. You will also have the chance to WIN an amazing WICKED prize if you sign up to Westfield Miranda’s e-newsletter.
Visit westfield.com.au/miranda for more details.
Our favourite Prince to leave WICKED
Posted: 1 May 2010
Today it was announced that Rob Mills, who has played the role of Fiyero since the opening of WICKED in Melbourne two years ago, is moving on. Mills’ last performance will be on Sunday 6 June. We wish Rob all the best for the future and he will be greatly missed by all the cast and crew of WICKED.
To find out more about his departure CLICK HERE.
To see him before he goes book at TICKETMASTER.
TWILIGHT STARS VISIT WICKED
Posted: 23 April 2010
Guess who went and saw WICKED last night? Daniel Cudmore & Gil Birmingham from TWILIGHT! Daniel plays Felix in Twilight and Gil plays Billy Black.
Both Rob & Lucy had the chance to meet the stars after the performance.
ROB MILLS PERFORMS AT THE AAMI GOLDEN SLIPPER
Posted: 15 April 2010
Our charming prince, Rob Mills delighted the crowd of over 20,000 at Rosehill Racecourse on Saturday 3 April, by singing the National Anthem prior to the AAMI Golden Slipper race.
Rob was also a Myer Fashions on the Field judge alongside the beautiful Sydney Turf Club racing ambassador Rachel Finch, Packed to the Rafter's Hugh Sheridan, and face of Myer and partner of Danni Minogue, Chris Smith.
WICKED MCGRATH CHARITY PERFORMANCE
Posted: 14 April 2010
On Wednesday 24 March WICKED opened its doors to supporters of the McGrath Foundation for a special charity performance. The evening was a huge success with a total of $10,000 raised for the McGrath Foundation.
A special thanks to the Capitol Theatre, Showbiz International and all those people who purchased a Showbiz ticket or donated on the night. To find out more click here.
THE GOVERNOR GENERAL OF AUSTRALIA VISITS WICKED
Posted: 12 April 2010
At the Friday 9 April evening performance of WICKED Bert Newton, Lucy Durack and Rob Mills were introduced to the Governor General of Australia Quentin Bryce and her family. Looks like they had an oz-some time and enjoyed a few of the WICKED fruit slushies.
CONGRATULOTIONS WICKED PORTER PROMOTION WINNERS
Posted: 8 April 2010
Congratulotions to the winners of the WICKED Porters Promotion!
Kate Muldowney
Terrie-Ann Johnson
Paul Ricketts
Pam mendez
Craig de Plater
Natalie Fuller
Marcy Parker
Meaghan Partridge
Margaret Tasker
Iris Etherton
Enjoy the show!
Want to see some WICKED Fashion at
Westfield Parramatta?
Posted: 1 April 2010
From April 1, see some of the Tony Award® winning costumes and sketches from WICKED, Broadway’s biggest blockbuster musical.
Where: Westfield Parramatta, Level 4 near Borders and Events Cinema.
WICKED WINS 2010 LAURENCE OLIVIER AWARD
Posted: 23 March 2010
WICKED, the international hit musical, has been voted London's 'Most Popular Show' at the 2010 Laurence Olivier Awards. The special Audience Award is the only Laurence Olivier Award to be decided on solely by the theatre-going public. More than 58,000 votes were cast.
CONGRATULOTIONS WICKED FOR WINNING THE 2010 LAURENCE OLIVIER AWARD
Posted: 22 March 2010
Congratulotions to WICKED for winning the 2010 Laurence Olivier Audience Award for Most Popular Show! A big thanks goes to all our fans for their votes and support, we couldn’t of won it without you!
BUY 4 TICKETS & SAVE $100!
Posted: 22 March 2010
Purchase 4 ‘A’ Reserve tickets to see WICKED and save $100. Offer applies only to Tuesday 1pm, 8pm & Wednesday 8pm performances in March & April.
Don’t miss out on the oz-some opportunity.
STAY & SEE® WICKED TODAY
Posted: 19 March 2010
If you are planning on going to WICKED, why not see it in style!
Stay & See® WICKED this Winter with a package from Showbiz and one of these preferred hotel partners, from $242pp, twin-share.
WICKED EASTER HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Posted: 10 March 2010
To celebrate the Easter holidays WICKED has decided to add an extra performance. You can now see WICKED on Tuesday at 1pm during the holiday break.
WICKED/VOLVO DRIVE DAY
Posted: 9 March 2010
Last Friday, WICKED cast members Jemma Rix, Rob Mills, Christina Tan and Melanie Hawkins joined WICKED's Sponsors on the WICKED Volvo Drive Day. The day was an opportunity for WICKED'S suite of sponsors to engage with fellow sponsors and WICKED cast members, as well as experiencing the range of luxurious Volvo cars that were provided by WICKED's official vehicle partner, Volvo.
WICKED to perform at HATS OFF!
Posted: 22 February 2010
WICKED cast members will take part in the annual HATS OFF! Concert tonight, the theme of which is THE HISTORY OF SHOWSTOPPERS. This is the 12th year of Hats Off! and it features a star studded line-up of Australian musical theatre, comedy, dance and cabaret performers, all donating their time and talent to help raise much-needed funds for ACON and BGF. This year’s concert is hosted again by the hysterical Jan Van de Stool, with Garry Scale attempting to lend some sanity to the proceedings.
Amanda Harrison leaves WICKED for new challenges
Posted: 9 February 2010
Today it has been announce that WICKED is bidding farewell to a very oz-some performer, Amanda Harrison.
To view the media release please follow the below link.
WICKED BEACH PROMOTION
Posted: 9 February 2010
WICKED enjoyed a great January hitting all the amazing Sydney beaches in the WICKED Volvos giving out plenty of WICKED merchandise.
The only disappointing aspect was when the WICKED ball got swept out to sea at Bondi Beach. It’s probably reached New Zealand by now!
Australia Day Celebrations!
Posted: 28 January 2010
Lucy and Jemma stunned the audience down at Darling Harbour yesterday singing ‘For Good’ for a packed Australia Day crowd. Don't they look fantastic! Lucy was dressed by Charlie Brown and Jemma was dressed by Wayne Cooper. A big thanks to Myer for assisting with their glamorous outfits!
WICKED has officially announced Elisa Colla will play the role of Nessarose
Posted: 25 January 2010
WICKED has officially announced that Elisa Colla will be making her professional debut in the role of Nessarose, sister of Elphaba – welcome Elisa! Elisa will replace Penny McNamee, who is leaving the show. Penny’s last performance will be on Friday 12 March. WICKED thanks Penny for her significant contribution to making WICKED such a unique cultural phenomenon. To read the media release visit the media releases section of wickedthemusical.com.au
Glinda the Good meets with Prince William
Posted: 20 January 2010
Wicked’s Glinda the Good Witch got to meet and dine with a Prince Charming this week. Lucy Durack was one of 20 young people chosen to have lunch with His Royal Highness Prince William at Admiralty House. Other guests included Delta Goodrem, cricketer Michael Clarke and Olympic Diver Matthew Mitchum
Sydney’s Greenest show goes Pink for
one night only!
Posted: 14 January 2010
The Showbiz staff is tickled Pink (& Green) about joining forces with WICKED Australia to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation.
As Glinda says “Pink goes good with green” and the Showbiz staff agrees!
WICKED HIT’S THE BEACH THIS SUMMER!
Posted: 13 January 2010
This summer WICKED has decided to spend the holidays visiting several of Sydney and Regional NSW beaches.
A WICKED promotional crew has been driving around in the WICKED Volvos handing out some of our new oz-some merchandise.
WICKED JANUARY PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Posted: 6 January 2010
During the month of January there will be no Tuesday evening performance. Instead there will be two performances on a Sunday – 1pm & 6.30pm.
WICKED EXHIBITION AT CUSTOMS HOUSE
Customs House, 31 Alfred St, Sydney
Posted: 6 January 2010
Throughout January you can see a selection of original Australian production shots at Customs House. There is also a display of WICKED books including the Wicked The Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue, The Grimmerie and Wicked the novel by Gregory Maguire. Don’t forget to pick up your free WICKED bookmark while you are there!
WICKED shatters its own record to become the highest grossing show in Broadway history!
Posted: 5 January 2010
For the third time in just six weeks, the Broadway smash WICKED has grossed over $2 million for one week of performances. For the week ending Sunday, November 29, the musical, now in its 7th year, grossed $2,086,135, and for the week ending December 27, the musical surpassed its own record, grossing $2,092,745. For the week ending January 3, 2010, the musical shattered the record once again, making Broadway history by taking in an unprecedented $2,125,740 and setting a new house record at the Gershwin Theatre.
WICKED HITS THE BEACHES THIS SUMMER
Posted: 4 January 2010
WICKED is hitting Sydney’s beaches and sporting events this summer! The WICKED promotional team will visit popular beaches and events in WICKED Volvo cars to give away WICKED goodies such as frisbees, tattoos and a special ticket offer. WICKED fans should head down to these locations and look out for the WICKED Volvos!
WICKED Australia has come to life at Westfield Bondi Junction to deliver some WICKED Christmas magic.
Posted: 18 December 2009
Check out the exhibit of costume sketches by Tony Award® winning designer Susan Hilferty and behind the scenes footage of the making of WICKED, on display at their Valet Lounge. Get up close and admire a selection of the original costumes from the musical on show at the Level 5 Footbridge, 1-31 December 2009.
The December winner of the GREENIFICATION program is CAPITAL THAI RESTAURANT!
Posted: 3 December 2009
Capital Thai has been supportive of WICKED from day 1! They have created a WICKED Theatre Menu, introduced GREEN lighting in the restaurant and displayed WICKED brochures. The Capital Thai staff look OZ-SOME in the WICKED Australia t-shirts and they provide an excellent dining experience for all! Capitol Theatre patrons love dining next door and Capital Thai, and you should drop and try their delicious food for yourself.
MUSICAL PROVIDES WICKED BOOST TO VICTORIA
Posted: 3 December 2009
On Monday the State Government announced that WICKED has become arguably the most successful musical ever staged in Melbourne with the show creating $126 million in economic activity for Victoria in just over a year.
WICKED is thrilled with the result and we would like to thank some of those organisations who benefitted from WICKED’s long run and joined in the celebrations at the Bistrot D’Orsay:
WICKED display at Surry Hills Library
Posted: 2 December 2009
WICKED will be displaying a GRIMMERIE and several copies of Gregory Maguire's novel WICKED at Surry Hills library throughout December. The City of Sydney's magnificent new state-of-the-art Library in Surry Hills is located at 405 Crown Street. Go check it out!
Jemma Rix performs at the Ethnic Business Awards
Posted: 1 December 2009
Last night at Sydney's Four Seasons hotel, Jemma Rix performed the Wizard and I at the Ethnic Business Awards, where guests included her Excellency Governor General Quentin Bryce, AC.
WICKED PERFORMS IN MARTIN PLACE
Posted: 30 November 2009
On Thursday 26 November, Jemma Rix and Lucy Durack treated a packed Martin Place at the City of Sydney's Christmas Concert to a taste of the wonderful land of Oz, by teaching them to sing One Short Day.
The greenification of Kerri-Anne Kennerley
Posted: 26 November 2009
On this morning program of Mornings with Kerri-Anne Kennerley the entire show was devoted to WICKED and the land of Oz!
The cast of WICKED performed two numbers – What is this Feeling? and Popular.
Kerri-Anne interviewed some of the principal cast – Lucy Durack, Rob Mills, Jemma Rix, Penny McNamee and James Smith.
WICKED Christmas Schedule
Posted: 23 November 2009
As Christmas is just around the corner and people are getting ready to spend the holidays with their friends and family, so is WICKED!
To welcome the holidays, in true WICKED style we are especially introducing two shows on a Sunday!
From week commencing Sunday 27 December WICKED will no longer be doing a Tuesday evening performance, instead there will now be two performances on a Sunday – 1pm & 6.30pm.
Wicked joins Mchappy Day!
Posted: 23 November 2009
On Saturday 14 November some of the cast of WICKED enjoyed an oz-some morning at McDonalds raising money for McHappy Day, which helps sick children and their families. Here are some of the guys from the cast with Miss Universe Australia, Rachael Finch who is McHappy Day’s ambassador.
Wicked takes a trip to the races!
Posted: 19 November 2009
Lucy Durack and Ryan Sheppard treated Sydney Turf Club members to an intimate interview out at Rosehill Racecourse last Saturday. Don't they look great in their SATCH outfits, and how fabulous is Lucy in Neil Grigg's fascinator!
Photo: Lucy Durack, raffle winner & Ryan Sheppard
It’s time to announce the next winner of the GREENIFICATION program!
Posted: 13 November 2009
The November winner is:
Starbucks Haymarket,
730-742 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000.
Grant Garlick (store manager) has been very supportive of the Greenification process and has helped to do the following at the Haymarket Starbucks Store: introduce a WICKED DEAL in their store, provide a free upgrade of drink size for ticket holders and create a special WICKED FRAPPACHINO.
WICKED takes part in ANZ Netball promotion
Posted: 12 November 2009
On Wednesday night the team from WICKED and ANZ went down to the Anne Clark Centre to promote the show to the 1,500 netballers participating in the Interdistrict competition.
Kevin the ANZ ATM was also on hand to help with WICKED and ANZ giveways including, posters, Frisbees, bookmarks, mini netballs and lots more.
All who attended the night went in the draw to win a WICKED prize which included
2 x double passes to see WICKED including a back stage tour.
HAVE LUNCH WITH THE STARS OF WICKED
Posted: 11 November 2009
WICKED and Showbiz are pleased to offer you this exclusive opportunity to meet the stars of WICKED before enjoying a sumptuous pre-show lunch designed by celebrity chef Michael Moore and attending the 3pm performance of the show on Sunday 13th December 2009. Hosted by the Summit Restaurant, the official Emerald Restaurant Partner for WICKED, this package includes:
- A WICKED cocktail on arrival at the Summit
- Meet and greet with the stars of WICKED: Lucy Durack (Glinda), Rob Mills (Fiyero), Penny McNamee (Nessarose) and Ryan Sheppard (Chistery)
- A sit-down 2 course lunch with a glass of wine/beer/soft drink
- Bus transfer from the Summit to the Capitol Theatre
- Ticket to WICKED (choice of Emerald, 'A' reserve or Encore Class package)
From $237.90pp plus transaction fee*
WICKED Cast visit Ronald McDonald House to launch McHappy Day!
Posted: 10 November 2009
Recently WICKED cast members Lucy Durack, Todd Hampton and Robert Jeffrey visited the Ronald McDonald House to launch McHappy Day.
Kylie Gilles from Channel 7’s The Morning Show was there as Ambassador for McHappy Day along with 3 of the most adorable children at Ronald McDonald House.
WICKED VISITS CANBERRA
Posted: 5 November 2009
Last week some of the WICKED crew visited Canberra to meet with the travel industry and talk to the media about the show.
The crew made the trip in the WICKED Volvo.
Check out some of the photos from media and travel event at the lovely Teatro Vivaldi.
WICKED launches Education Kit for students
Posted: 6 November 2009
Thrillifying news! WICKED has launched an Education Kit for NSW students. To find out more about the WICKED Education Kit click on the below link or go to www.wickedthemusicaleducation.com.au
WICKED ‘BEHIND THE SCENES’ DOCUMENTARY
Posted: 5 November 2009
To all you WICKED fans who have waited patiently to see the WICKED ‘Behind the Scenes’ Documentary, wait no longer! Just head to our Facebook fan page ‘Wicked in Oz’ and follow the link to view the edited video!
WICKED DAY – BEST DRESSED WINNERS!
Posted: 4 November 2009
As part of Wicked Day celebrations, at the Sunday 1 November performance of WICKED the audience was invited to dress in their most WICKED outfit. At the end of the performance the winners of the best dressed competition had the opportunity to have their photo taken with cast members of WICKED.
CONGRATULOTIONS TO AMANDA WALLIS
Posted: 4 November 2009
Congratulotions to Amanda Wallis from Narrabri NSW, the major prize winner of the Ultimate Wicked Competition hosted by Womans Day.
Her oz-some prize includes:
- 2 ‘A’ Reserve Tickets to see WICKED
- Complimentary programme and interval drinks
- Backstage tour after the performance
- One night accommodation at Vibe Hotel Sydney
- Dinner for 2 at Glass Brasserie Restaurant
- A Volvo for the weekend
- A MAC makeup gift pack
- A box of Yarra Burn Wine
Stay tuned to the WICKED website for more oz-some competitions!
GREENIFICATION PROGRAM
Posted: 3 November 2009
The Capitol Theatre is currently running a GREENICIATION program to encourage local businesses around the theatre precinct to "wickify" their business.
The most recent winner is:
The Chamberlain Hotel
428 Pitt Street, Sydney
www.chamberlainhotel.com.au
WICKED DAY 2009
Posted: 30 October 2009
Yesterday, WICKED Australia cast members, swapped their costumes for shovels as they rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty at Taronga Zoo to support WICKED Day. WICKED Day is all about giving back to the community and given the strong themes about how animals interact and are treated in the show, the WICKED cast were more than happy to offer Taronga Zoo some volunteer support.
WICKED celebrates 500 performances in Australia
Posted: 28 October 2009
Last night WICKED celebrated the milestone of 500 performances in Australia. Opening at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre in July 2008, the musical played for 13 months in Melbourne where it broke many records. The musical had the longest season ever at The Regent Theatre, took a record of more than $2.3 million in advance bookings in just three hours on February 12, 2008 and on the Monday after it opened, smashed the one‐day box office record for all Melbourne theatres with a $1.5 million ticket sales.
Meet the winner of the ANZ Trustees Foundation: ANZ Rob Guest Endowment Award
Posted: 20 October 2009
Danielle Mathews, a 2004 graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, is the inaugural winner of the ANZ Trustees Foundation: ANZ Rob Guest Endowment Award.
She was one of six promising young performers in a concert commemorating Rob Guest presented by ANZ Private Bank and ANZ Trustees at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
WICKED joins forces with the Taronga Zoo for WICKED Day 2009!
Posted: 19 October 2009
WICKED Australia is partnering with Taronga Zoo for WICKED Day in 2009. For those of you unfamiliar with the event, WICKED Day happens in the last week of October and is a day when we give something back to the community. Given the strong themes about how humans interact and treat animals in WICKED we think the Zoo is an ideal recipient of some volunteer support.
WICKED’S FIRST GREENIFICATION WINNER!
Posted: 19 October 2009
WICKED says congratulotions to Passionflower Cafe Capitol Square for being WICKED’s first greenification winner in the Capitol Theatre Precinct!
To support the opening of WICKED in Sydney local business were given the opportunity to compete against each other by becoming WICKED themed. The first winner was Passionflower!
WICKED is partnering with the City of Sydney Library
Posted: 16 October 2009
WICKED is proud to be working with the City of Sydney libraries during its Sydney season.
In November come see our very own Head of Sorcery, Maggie Kirkpatrick read the acclaimed novel WICKED!
Maggie’s reading will be followed by an audience Q&A with Australian Resident Director, Kris Stewart.
WICKED SMASHES WEEKLY BOX OFFICE RECORD
FOR THE CAPITOL THEATRE
Posted: 15 October 2009
Sydney has taken WICKED to its heart with huge numbers flocking to the greenified Capitol Theatre to experience this world‐wide musical sensation. WICKED has broken all previous weekly box office records for a musical at the Capitol Theatre, grossing $1,473,775.70 in the past week.
WICKED WAVES FAREWELL TO ANTON
Posted: 14 October 2009
On Sunday 11 October, WICKED waved farewell to one of their much loved ensemble members, Anton Berezin.
Anton played the role of Elphaba's father for the Melbourne season and the opening season in Sydney. He will be missed on and off the stage.
WICKED OFFICIALLY OPENS IN SYDNEY!
Posted: 17 September 2009
On Saturday 12 September WICKED had its official opening at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre. The night began with celebrities arriving in their most WICKED attire – green frocks and suits abounded. The Capitol Theatre was illuminated with an emerald green glow and the WICKED spot lights could be seen all over Sydney.
WICKED TICKET BALLOT BEGINS!
Posted: 16 September 2009
To all you WICKED fans, the WICKED ticket ballot has started!
A limited number of $30 tickets are available for each performance from the Capitol Theatre Ticketmaster Box Office.
Limit of 2 tickets per person, cash only. 2 1/2 hours prior to each performance, names will be collected. 2 hours prior to each performance, names will be drawn.
Winners must be present (with valid photo ID) when their names are called, or they forfeit their tickets.
Please note: The lottery tickets are not to be on sold to a third party.
The Daily Telegraph get a WICKED sneak peek
Posted: 11 September 2009
On Thursday 10 September the media were given the opportunity to get a WICKED sneak peek.
Click on the below link to view footage from The Daily Telegraph website!
WICKED SUPPORTS LIFEHOUSE AT RPA
Posted: 11 September 2009
On Friday 4 September WICKED held its Final Dress Rehearsal. This was charity performance for Lifehouse at RPA: The Chris O’Brien Cancer Centre at the Capitol Theatre. The performance raised in excess of $90,000 for the charity. Thanks to the Australian News Channel, JC Decaux and Ticketmaster for their generous support and all the cast, crew and Capitol Theatre staff who donated their time for the evening.
WICKED, THE BROADWAY PHENOMENON IS NOW PLAYING IN SYDNEY
Posted: 7 September 2009
To celebrate the arrival of WICKED, the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore and the Wizard himself, Bert Newton, pulled the switch sending Sydney’s historic Town Hall green. At the same time the Capitol Theatre precinct has also taken on the colour of the Emerald City. Catch the Sydney Town Hall in its resplendent Wicked Green every night from dusk – WICKED, the Untold Story of the Witches of Oz has arrived in Sydney!
WICKED performs at the Sydney Swans game.
Posted: 2 September 2009
On Saturday 29 August Amanda Harrison, Lucy Durack, Rob Mills and other cast members of WICKED performed for Sydney Swan fans before the big game.
Thrillifying News!
Posted: 1 September 2009
To all our loyal WICKED fans, a limited amount of opening night tickets have been released to the general public today!
Follow the BOOK NOW link on our website to purchase tickets or phone Ticketmaster on 1300 723 038.
Be quick as these tickets are selling fast!
Behind the scenes action at the WICKED
‘Meet and Greet’.
Posted: [ 1 September 2009 ]
On Friday 28 August at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney media were invited to a ‘Meet and Greet’ with the cast and creative team of WICKED.
The ‘Meet and Greet’ began with an introduction from WICKED Australia’s Co-Producer John Frost. The media were then escorted around the Capitol Theatre and given the opportunity to see the thrillifying WICKED set being installed. Afterwards the talented cast and ensemble of WICKED sang “One Short Day” which drew a massive round of applause.
NEW WICKED WEBSITE LAUNCHES!
Posted: 11 August 2009
A new website for the Sydney season of WICKED was launched today following the close of the hugely successful season of the show in Melbourne. The biggest theatre hit of the decade will open at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre on September 5.
WICKED TAKE’S ITS FINAL BOW IN MELBOURNE
Posted: 11 August 2009
On Sunday 9 August WICKED closed in Melbourne with an emotional final performance at the Regent Theatre – the Theatre’s longest running theatre season ever. As the performance came to a close the audience raised to their feet in a mass standing ovation to recognise the immense success WICKED has had with its premiere season.
Congratulotions WICKED for your amazing 13 month season!
ANZ Trustees Foundation: ANZ Rob Guest Endowment
Posted: 30 July 2009
ANZ Trustees established the ANZ Trustees Foundation: ANZ Rob Guest Endowment in 2008, in memory of the late Rob Guest. On Monday 27 July at the 2009 Helpmann Awards® it was announced by Kellie Dickerson, Music Director of WICKED and Roberto Scenna, Managing Director of ANZ Trustees that the theatrical achievements of Rob Guest OBE will be commemorated in an annual competition that will take emerging young performers in musical theatre to Broadway.
WICKED WINS!
Posted: 28 July 2009
Congratulotions WICKED for winning 6 2009 Helpmann Awards®:
* WICKED – Best Musical
* Rob Guest – Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical
* Susan Hilferty – Best Costume Design
* Eugene Lee – Best Scenic Design
* Wayne Cilento – Best Choreography in a Musical
* Lisa Leguillou – Best Direction of a Musical
WELL DONE ROB!
Posted: 24 July, 2009
We had to bid farewell to our favourite prince, Rob Mills from Dancing with the Stars this week. He and his partner Sriani danced a dynamic and colourful interpretation of the Jive. Although it is sad to see him go it leaves him plenty of time to dance through life on the WICKED stage!
ANZ's Win a Part in WICKED winner makes his debut performance!
Posted: 20 July 2009
The winner of ANZ's Win a Part in WICKED competition, Henry Brett (17), had the week of his life last week when he got to perform on stage with the cast of WICKED. After a week of costume fittings, media interviews and rehearsals Henry was ready to tread the boards at the Regent Theatre on Friday night.
Wicked cast perform at Accor Tenure Dinner.
Posted: 17 July 2009
Last Tuesday, Accor Hotels hosted a dinner for their long serving staff members. WICKED cast members Jemma Rix and Liz Stiles gave a surprise and intimate performance of ‘For Good’ for the guests.
WICKED teams up with 2009 World Masters Games.
Posted: 15 July 2009
The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games are the world's biggest multi-sport event and they are taking place in Sydney from October 10 - 18, 2009. WICKED and the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games have joined forces to offer participants an exclusive ticketing offer to selected shows during October.
ANZ’s Win a Part in WICKED WINNER!
Posted: 10 July 2009
ANZ, the Official Bank of Oz, and WICKED have announced Henry Brett as the lucky winner of ANZ’s Win a Part in WICKED competition.
Henry beat close to 500 other entrants from across Australia and will receive a walk-on role in the Friday 17 July 2009 performance at the Regent Theatre - Congratulations Henry!
Rob Mills competes in Dancing with the Stars!
Posted: 7 July 2009
The next season of the hit reality tv show Dancing with the Stars started this Sunday 5 July, and this year our very own Rob Mills will take part as a celebrity contestant!
Rob Mills teams up with professional dancer Sriani Argaet to win the heart of Oz-stralian fans and be voted as the top Australian celebrity dancer.
M·A·C MYER GOES GREEN FOR WICKED
Posted: 6 July 2009
Last Friday, WICKED stars Jemma Rix and Rodney Dobson appeared at the M·A·C Myer store in Bourke Street, Melbourne to show the many WICKED fans and shoppers how the onstage WICKED looks are created.
Finalists announced for ANZ’s Win a Part in
WICKED competition!
Posted: 3 July 2009
Hundreds of entries from WICKED wannabes were received in ANZ’s Win a Part in WICKED competition and some incredible talent has been unearthed. The three finalists selected by our judging panel of Amanda Harrison, Lucy Durack, Rob Mills, Kellie Dickerson and Kris Stewart are:
WICKED wins big in nominations at this year’s Helpmann Awards.
Posted: 1 July 2009
WICKED is the big winner in nominations for this year’s Helpmann Awards. The premier awards in Australian theatre, the Helpmanns will be announced in the Sydney Opera House on July 27. And WICKED will be up for 12 of the 41 awards – including Best Musical.
WICKED CELEBRATES IT’S 1st BIRTHDAY.
Posted: 23 June 2009
WICKED celebrated its 1st birthday in Melbourne on the steps of the Regent Theatre on Sunday 21 June. There was an incredible turnout of fans to help us make it a memorable occasion, congratulotions go to the 365 lucky Witches who received a free ticket to the show.
WICKED works some magic on the netball courts!
Posted: 5 June 2009
On Monday 25th May, at a sell-out netball game at Hisense Arena, five of the cast of the smash hit musical WICKED played in a celebrity game at half time in the match between the Melbourne Vixens and NSW Swifts.
365 WITCHES - WICKED 1st Birthday Celebrations!
Posted: 5 June 2009
It’s WICKED’s 1 year anniversary at the Regent Theatre Melbourne and to celebrate we want all our loyal fans to be part of the fun! WICKED wants to party and needs 365 witches, one for each day of the year, to join us for a wicked celebration on Sunday 21 June from 10am – 12pm at the Regent Theatre.
WICKED is moving to Sydney!
Posted: 5 June 2009
The biggest theatre hit of the decade will open in Sydney’s Capitol Theatre in September.
