Wicked Witches in London

The hit musical Wicked has ventured across the Atlantic and will premiere in London's West End today.

Already a blockbuster success in New York, Chicago and on its North American tour, Wicked will now call London's Apollo Victoria Theatre home. The show has been running previews there since September 7. Idina Menzel, who won a Tony Award for her original performance on Broadway, will reprise the role of green-faced witch Elphaba. Menzel has also appeared in productions of Rent and Aida among many others.