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Post by deej4life on Oct 13, 2022 15:04:57 GMT
Am I looking at the wrong wicked_worldwide account because I don’t see anything on this one, with this being their latest post? http://instagr.am/p/Cjno-pYrxY_ That is indeed the correct account. They original had a post only on their story (now gone after 24 hours) which mentioned a rumour of a Wicked UK & Ireland Tour for the 2023/2024 season. Since then I private messaged the account and they confirmed that the tour is confirmed. Obviously as they are not an official account, it must be taken with a pinch of salt. However, they've been incredibly consistent over the years so I am inclined to believe them!
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Post by LaLuPone on Oct 13, 2022 18:37:51 GMT
TheatreFan getting his rumour posts from here once again LOL
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Post by idinafanzel on Oct 13, 2022 21:38:32 GMT
TheatreFan getting his rumour posts from here once again LOL Anyone can be a theatre journalist nowadays using content from here ….
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Post by deej4life on Oct 14, 2022 0:59:50 GMT
Wicked UK are notorious for "recycling" Elphabas. Does anyone have any Elphabas they would like to see return to Wicked for the tour? It doesn't matter if they're unlikely, just a fun idea to get discussions flowing.
Some personal favourites I have in mind are Amy Ross, Nikki Bentley, Jodie Steele, Hayley Gallivan, Jemma Alexander and Rebecca Gilliland!
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Post by danb on Oct 14, 2022 6:18:32 GMT
I’d like to see Nikki Bentley or if they don’t recycle, Ailsa Davidson will make a good Elphaba eventually.
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Post by LaLuPone on Oct 14, 2022 6:28:46 GMT
Nikki Bentley deserves to have another West End run I think, finish what she started. Aimée Fisher could be a good choice to return for standby Elphaba, she did a great job covering Jenna on the Waitress tour. I also wonder if Natalie McQueen would like to return to the role of Elphaba as principal, she’s become quite a name amongst West End circles since leaving the show.
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Post by WireHangers on Oct 14, 2022 11:09:01 GMT
I’d love to see Nikki Bentley come back and get some closure on the role.
Natalie McQueen is a good suggestion! She’s definitely one I’d be keen to see.
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Post by aingidh on Oct 14, 2022 11:21:14 GMT
From previous Elphabas, I'd love to see Nikki Bentley make a return.
If they cast someone new, there's a whole list of people that I think would be incredible: - Elena Skye - Amy Di Bartolomeo - Ailsa Davidson - Hiba Elchikhe - Danielle Steers ?
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Post by inthenose on Oct 14, 2022 12:21:05 GMT
I’d like Mared Williams.
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Post by inthenose on Oct 14, 2022 20:37:16 GMT
I’m no casting director (sadly) but she screamed Elphaba to me. She’s be phenomenal.
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Post by deej4life on Oct 14, 2022 22:16:15 GMT
It's nice to see many people leaving nice comments about Nikki Bentley. She's an incredible Elphaba and deserves to have a full contract!
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Post by AliceFearnFan2212 on Oct 21, 2022 12:32:30 GMT
Lucie has been really consistent recently which is good to see!
She’s off now for the rest of the week but that’s due to holiday not illness!
Don’t believe she’d missed a show since Sunday the 2nd of October meaning she did nearly 3 weeks without a show off! Very impressed! I believe that’s the most she’s done without missing a show!
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 21, 2022 13:02:19 GMT
...isn't it bad that we're getting excited she did 3 weeks?
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Post by kyvai on Oct 21, 2022 13:52:39 GMT
Is there anywhere that you can look up who performed on what day?
I saw the show on Sunday Aug 14th, is there a way to find out who was Elphaba at that performance?
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Post by inthenose on Oct 21, 2022 13:58:32 GMT
Is there anywhere that you can look up who performed on what day? I saw the show on Sunday Aug 14th, is there a way to find out who was Elphaba at that performance? I would suggest trying to ask the principal if they performed on that date on social media, then asking the understudies. If you don’t want to do this, you could contact the Company Manager through the theatre and they’ll be able to tell you.
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Post by thistimetomorrow on Oct 21, 2022 14:47:11 GMT
I saw the show on Sunday Aug 14th, is there a way to find out who was Elphaba at that performance? you could check on west end understudies twitter to see if they posted anything on that day?
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Post by danb on Oct 21, 2022 15:27:26 GMT
Deejayforlife might know.
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Post by deej4life on Oct 22, 2022 3:24:21 GMT
Unfortunately my memory only goes back so far, so I can't help this time! Sorry
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Post by danb on Oct 22, 2022 7:51:47 GMT
I had you down as a full-on spreadsheet maniac! With a lavishly decorated (maybe as the Grimmerie) A4 ring binder full of green see through pouches full of Wicked data. I can’t deny that I’m a little bit disappointed 🤣
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Post by filendile on Oct 22, 2022 10:31:47 GMT
Not every absence is picked up. I went on Friday 7th October and it was Amy Webb (she was great) but it wasn’t posted anywhere on westendunderstudies or twitter.
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Post by LaLuPone on Oct 22, 2022 11:07:01 GMT
Lol well that’s the “Lucie hasn’t missed a show since October 2nd” claim debunked then… 💀
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 22, 2022 12:30:49 GMT
LOL
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 2, 2022 17:57:58 GMT
Free ticket available for tonight 2nd Nov. See Noticeboard.
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Post by Oleanna on Nov 3, 2022 19:05:15 GMT
Definitely hearing a return for Alexia Khadime as Elphaba, joining Ryan Reid as Fiyero and Lucy St. Louis joining as Glinda for Wicked’s first ever all-black trio.
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Post by AliceFearnFan2212 on Nov 4, 2022 16:18:19 GMT
Definitely hearing a return for Alexia Khadime as Elphaba, joining Ryan Reid as Fiyero and Lucy St. Louis joining as Glinda for Wicked’s first ever all-black trio. Lucy is contracted with Phantom till August 2023 though?
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Post by thistimetomorrow on Nov 4, 2022 16:30:26 GMT
Lucy is contracted with Phantom till August 2023 though? I've heard she's leaving in Feb
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Post by inthenose on Nov 4, 2022 17:56:45 GMT
Lucy is contracted with Phantom till August 2023 though? I've heard she's leaving in Feb They’re letting her go early (mutual, not because of performance which they are very happy with) but because they don’t want to burn bridges or hold talent back. I’m hearing Anouk might get Christine. People are quite high on her in the office.
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Post by sb on Nov 4, 2022 22:34:55 GMT
Alexia was my first Elphaba and she was the reason I fell in love with not only Wicked, but musical theatre in general … but I just don’t see her returning. But as I adore her so much, I am very happy to be proven wrong. I suppose Erin Mackey returned to Wicked after almost a decade away a few years back!
I think mainly I don’t see Lucie leaving after one contact, the role clearly means a lot to her.
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Post by LaLuPone on Nov 4, 2022 22:41:17 GMT
Alexia was my first Elphaba and she was the reason I fell in love with not only Wicked, but musical theatre in general … but I just don’t see her returning. But as I adore her so much, I am very happy to be proven wrong. I suppose Erin Mackey returned to Wicked after almost a decade away a few years back! I think mainly I don’t see Lucie leaving after one contact, the role clearly means a lot to her. That’s assuming she was/will be offered another contract, the producers don’t have to renew everyone and may not want to for whatever reason.
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Post by filendile on Nov 5, 2022 20:50:31 GMT
Laura Harrison is getting a lot of shows as Elphaba recently. October 21-23 (Lucie's scheduled holiday), 26th October, November 1st, yesterday and both shows today according to Westendunderstudies
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