How Long Has Wicked Been In London
So, you're wandering around London, right? You've seen Big Ben, tried that weird cheese at the market, and now you're wondering, "Hey, how long has Wicked been around here?" W...
So, you're wandering around London, right? You've seen Big Ben, tried that weird cheese at the market, and now you're wondering, "Hey, how long has Wicked been around here?" Well, grab a cuppa, let's chat about it.
Back in the Day
Picture this: it's 1997. Tony Blair's just become PM, the Spice Girls are topping the charts, and over in the West End, a little musical called Wicked is about to take the stage. Can you believe it's been that long?
I mean, where do the years go, right? It's like when you realize your favorite band's lead singer is now a grandpa. Mind. Blown.
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From Oz to London
You might be thinking, "Wait, didn't Wicked start in New York?" Well, yes, yes it did. But it wasn't long before our London friends were like, "Oi, we want a piece of that!" And so, in 2006, Wicked crossed the pond and set up shop at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
I mean, who can blame them? London's a theatre lover's paradise. It's like the ultimate musical playground.
Wicked the Musical in London’s West End | Apollo Victoria Theatre
Celebrating a Decade
Can you believe Wicked hit the big 1-0 in London? That's right, folks. In 2016, they celebrated a whole decade of defying gravity. I mean, where does the time go?
I remember when they had that massive birthday party. The whole street was lit up, confetti everywhere. It was like a real-life Oz-inspired rave.
Still Going Strong
And here we are, 15 years later, and Wicked is still going strong. It's like that one friend who's always the life of the party, never seems to age, and always knows how to make you laugh.
Wicked extends London run as booking opens to May 2026, More photos
I mean, have you seen the costumes? The sets? The flying? It's like they're constantly upping their game. No signs of slowing down, either. They're like the Energizer Bunny of musicals.
So, How Long Has Wicked Been In London?
Well, my friend, as of this chat, it's been 15 years. Can you believe it? I mean, it feels like just yesterday we were all singing "Popular" for the first time.
Anyway, that's your history lesson for the day. Now, who's ready for another cuppa? And maybe a cheeky slice of cake? You've earned it after all that time-traveling.
