Susie Blake and Dianne Pilkington to Join London Wicked

Susie Blake will take over the role of Madame Morrible in the London production of the hit musical Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre on April 2, while Dianne Pilkington will take over the role of Glinda on July 16. The show is directed by Tony award winner Joe Mantello.

The show currently stars Kerry Ellis as Elphaba, Helen Dallimore as Glinda, Adam Garcia as Fiyero, Miriam Margolyes as Madame Morrible, Nigel Planer as The Wizard, Katie Rowley Jones as Nessarose, James Gillan as Boq, and Martin Ball as Doctor Dillamond.

Blake is one of England’s most popular television stars, best known for her role on Coronation Street. Pilkington’s many stage credits include Cats, Tonight’s the Night, Beauty and the Beast, and Taboo.

Adapted from Gregory Maguire’s novel,Wicked has a book by Winnie Holzman, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. The creative team includes Wayne Cilento (musical staging), Eugene Lee (scenic design), Susan Hilferty (costumes), and Kenneth Posner (lighting).