The land of Oz is about to be brought to life in cities around the world, as the highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked prepares to embark on a magical press tour ahead of its release. Fans can look forward to seeing stars like Ariana Grande (Glinda), Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba), and Jeff Goldblum (the Wizard of Oz) as they visit iconic cities including Sydney, Los Angeles, Mexico City, NYC, and of course, London.
Each stop on the tour will bring a taste of Oz with some unbeatable immersion, as key locations from the film will be recreated, transforming parts of the chosen cities into magical moments from the movie.
London is going green for Wicked
Expect dazzling transformations, where landmarks and iconic will be given a Wicked-ly good twist. From the twinkling lights of the Emerald City to Shiz University and beyond, it sounds like these pop-up transformations will immerse fans in the world of Oz like never before.
As the cast tours the globe, they will participate in fan events, exclusive previews, premiers, and media appearancesoffering a further sneak peek into the highly anticipated adaptation of the beloved production from Broadway and the West End.
In a recent video on Instagram, Ariana Grande announced: “This November, we’ll be travelling to five cities around the world, transforming each special stop into a magical location from the film.”
For those unaware, Wicked tells the untold story of the iconic switched of Ozdeep-diving into their origin stories and expanding on the forever-enchanting lore from the adored books and films. It explores the complex friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, challenging your perception of good and evil through heart-tugging power ballads and outstanding production.
As we wait for more information on this world press tour, prepare for London to get an Oz-tastic makeover and stay tuned as more details emerge. We promise to keep you posted!
In the meantime, Wicked remains one of the most beloved shows on the West End. For more information on the stage production and to snag some tickets for yourself, click here. Or, for a full round-up of West End shows for your next theatre outing, click here or the link below.
