⭐ NIKKI BENTLEY & HELEN WOOLF TO LEAD WICKED WEST END CAST ⭐
Nikki Bentley and Helen Woolf will take on the lead roles of Elphaba and Glinda at the Apollo Victoria Theatre from 22nd July, it has been announced.
Both appeared in the recent UK and Ireland tour of the hit show, with Woolf previously understudying Glinda and Nessarose in the West End.
Kim Ismay (Mamma Mia!) will play Madame Morrible in the West End after also playing the role on tour.
Idriss Kargbo (Five Guys Named Moe) rejoins the show as Boq until 10 November, while Simeon Truby (Sweeney Todd) will play Doctor Dillamond.
Andy Hockley will continue as the Wizard, while Carina Gillespie will return to play Nessarose after taking on the role during the 2013-15 tour.
Lisa-Anne Wood (The Phantom of the Opera) joins as the standby Glinda, with Laura Pick continuing as standby Elphaba. Natasha Ferguson (42nd Street) will be maternity cover for Nessarose.
The new cast joins the previously announced Alistair Brammer, who will play Fiyero in the hit musical.
Excellent choices! ! ! Nikki Bentley is an incredible Elphaba! ! !
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