Citing “huge demand”, the producers behind the incoming Australian tour of Wicked have made new tickets now available to purchase. With only four weeks remaining until the production takes the stage at Sydney Lyric Theatre on August 25, tickets are now available for performances up to 10 December 2023, with best ticket availability from October 2023 onwards.
Furthermore, rehearsals have commended in Sydney, with some initial photographs of the cast in action released. The Australian cast is led by Courtney Monsma as Glinda, the bubbly popular girl who becomes “Glinda the Good”, and Sheridan Adams as Elphaba, the girl born with emerald-green skin who grows up to become the “Wicked Witch of the West”. Robyn Nevin plays the role of Madame Morrible, Todd McKenney is the Wizard, Liam Head plays Fiyero, Adam Murphy has been cast as Dr Dillamond, Shewit Belay plays Nessarose, Kurtis Papadinis is Boq, and Zoe Coppinger will be the Elphaba Standby.
The WICKED Ensemble and Swings boast a sizable number, including Christian Ambesi, Conor Bann-Murray, Brittany Carter, Olivia Castagna, Eli Cooper, Matt Cranleigh, Joseph Donovan, Sage Douglas, Bayley John Edmends, Todd Jacobsson, Rohan Khanna, Andrew Kroenert, Elisha Zion Lee, Jordan Malone, Emily Monsma, Matilda Moran, Jackson Reedman, Amelia Sanzo, Edward Smith, Ksenia Teliatnikova, Lucas Van Rhijn, Jessica Vellucci, Mietta White, and Jun Woodfield.
John Frost, speaking on behalf of his co-producers, shared his excitement regarding the successful first weeks of rehearsals and the phenomenal talent of the cast, led by Monsma and Adam:
The first couple of weeks of rehearsals have gone wonderfully, and proved that we have a sensationally talented cast, led by Courtney and Sheridan. The excitement in the rehearsal room is palpable. We can’t wait to open in Sydney next month, so that Australia can fall in love with WICKED all over again.
This show is a musical phenomenon and appeals to everyone from 8 to 80. People love it for so many different reasons – some come for the engrossing story, some for the astonishing sets and costumes, some for the soaring ballads, some for the deeper messages, and some to see the life-affirming friendship between the two young women. Get your tickets now while you can.
The 2023 (and potentially 2024) Australian tour of Wicked is being produced by John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia, Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone. Ticketing information is available via the show’s official website.
