What is Wicked the Musical about?

When Dorothy Gale famously triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West, we only ever heard one side of the story. See the Land of Oz through new eyes and explore a parallel journey to the familiar The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked imagines a beguiling backstory and future possibilities to the lives of L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters from ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, revealing the decisions and events that shape the destinies of two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming ‘Glinda The Good’ and the ‘Wicked Witch of the West’.

Ticket information

Wicked London tickets are on sale now for performances until 4 Januart 2026. Wicked tickets start from £25.25 for performances Monday – Saturday 7.30pm, and matinee performances on Wednesday & Saturday 2.30pm.

Age Guidance

Wicked is suitable for ages 7+. Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted into the theatre

Running Time

2 hours 45 minutes, including interval.

Cast & Creatives

Wicked West End cast members include: Alexia Khadime (Elphaba), Lucy St. Louis (Glinda), Ryan Reid (Fiyero), Sophie-Louise Dann (Madame Morrible), Michael Fenton Stevens (The Wizard), Caitlin Anderson (Nessarose), Joe Thompson-Oubari (Boq), Graham Kent (Doctor Dillamond), Laura Harrison (Standby for Elphaba), Lisa-Anne Wood (Standby for Glinda), Christine Tucker (Standby for Glinda, Maternity Cover).

Soundtrack

With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, the songs of Wicked are:

1. No-one Mourns the Wicked
2. Dear Old Shiz
3. The Wizard & I
4. What is This Feeling
5. Something Bad
6. Dancing Through Life
7. Popular
8. I’m Not That Girl
9. One Short Day
10. A Sentimental Man
11. Defying Gravity
12. Thank Goodness
13. Wonderful
14. I’m Not That Girl (Reprise)
15. As Long As You’re Mine
16. No Good Deed
17. March of the Witch Hunters
18. For Good
19. Finale

Please note: Wicked is suitable for a general audience. As a guide to parents and guardians, it is recommended for ages 7 and over. Children under 5 years of age will not be admitted.

Venue opens 90 minutes prior to the performance with bars, kiosks and toilet facilities available. Auditorium opens for seating 55 minutes prior to the performance.

Latecomers can only be admitted into the auditorium at a suitable break in the performance, which is approximately 25 minutes after curtain-up.