WICKED FLIES INTO HONG KONG TO CAST ITS SPELL IN DECEMBER WICKED, the Broadway and West End musical phenomenon, acclaimed as “one of the greatest musicals of our time” (Daily Mail, UK) is set to cast its magical spell over Hong Kong audiences when itdebuts on 8 December, 2016. The incredible original production, which is coming direct from a multi-record-breaking tour of the UK, Ireland and Singapore, flies into the Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Artsfor a strictly limited season as part of a major international tour. Presenter and CEO of Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, James Cundall says, “Wicked is one of the hottest tickets on Broadway and in the West End, and I am beyond excited to be bringing this exceptional show to Hong Kong audiences. The stage sets, the technical wizardry and the costumes are absolutely mind-blowing; it is packed with show-stopping songs; and its storyline celebrating friendship will warm the hearts of theatregoers across generations. This musical is definitely one you should not miss!” “A gorgeous musical that brought tears to our eyes” (The Huffington Post), Wicked is one of the world’s most celebrated, spectacular and successful stage musicals of all time. The “gravity-defying hit” (Time Out London) and “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” (The New York Times) has already enchanted 50 million theatregoers of all ages across the world, and won over 100 awards including 3 Tony® Awards on Broadway, 2 Olivier Awards in London, 6 Helpmann Awards in Australia and a Grammy® Award. Wicked has been hailed as “a phenomenon that keeps growing” (Los Angeles Times) and “the biggest thing in musicals since The Phantom of the Opera first opened” (The Times, UK). Set in a spectacular and colourful fantasy world of wizards, witches, magic and spells, Wicked tells the story of an unlikely but profound friendship between a popular blonde girl called Glinda and a misunderstood, green-skinned girl named Elphaba. Filled with wonder and enchantments, this magical stage musical follows their extraordinary journey from sorcery students to becoming the iconic Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West from L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’. Wicked has music and lyrics by multi Grammy® and Academy® Award-winner Stephen Schwartz (Godspell; Disney’s Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame) and is based on the novel ‘Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West’ by Gregory Maguire and adapted for the stage by Winnie Holzman. Musical staging is by Tony® Award-winner Wayne Cilento and the production is directed by two-time Tony® Award-winner Joe Mantello. Wicked is produced by Marc Platt, Universal Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone. Executive Producer (UK/International Tour) Michael McCabe. The Hong Kong season is presented by Lunchbox Theatrical Productions and is proudly sponsored by American Express. Official Hotel is Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong, Official Ocean Carrier is OOCL and Official Media Partner is South China Morning Post.

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Reviews “Prepare for a riot of colour, drama, magic and fun in this spellbinding show.” OfficialLondonTheatre.com “A breathtaking success story of a magnitude that North America has not witnessed since the peak years of The Phantom of the Opera” Washington Post “WICKED will entrance every generation in wonder, wit and suspense.” Time Out London “An entertainment guaranteed to delight, amaze, thrill, dazzle and touch the hearts of theatregoers of all ages.” Toronto Star