Shows similar to Wicked
Published on 6 July 2026
Summary
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Wicked reimagines the Wicked Witch’s story with themes of friendship, justice, and prejudice in a family-friendly West End hit.
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Fans of Wicked may enjoy Hadestown, SIX, Into the Woods, Matilda, or Heathers for their music, strong female leads, and fresh takes on familiar stories.
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The best follow-up depends on your favourite part of Wicked, though Into the Woods is a top recommendation.
In 2006, an unbreakable spell was cast on the West End when Wicked first took to the stage at Apollo Victoria Theatre. And it’s continued to enchant audiences ever since. The charming, PG stage-adaption of Gregory Maguire’s novel of the same name focuses on the origin story of the Wicked Witch Of The West, while reimagining the events of The Wizard of Oz. With themes of friendship, justice and prejudice, it’s a powerful story that has changed how we view the Emerald City villain for good.
But now you’ve clicked your heels three times and you’ve returned home, you may be wondering what to watch after Wicked. From strong female leads to belting show stoppers, magical girls to wicked witches, the West End has loads of musicals similar to Wicked for you to choose from.
What musical is most like Wicked?
Out of all the musicals in history, The Wiz is probably the most comparable to Wicked. The Wiz is another stage adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, though it sticks closer to the original text. Taking Dorothy’s story and setting it to soul music, it’s a joyous celebration of black culture. The Wiz isn’t currently playing in London and hasn’t for over 20 years.
For shows currently playing in London, musicals similar to Wicked include SIX, Hadestown, Matilda, Into The Woods, and Heathers.
What should I watch if I loved Wicked?
If you like Wicked for the music, you should absolutely see Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre. Packed full of memorable songs with impressive range and unforgettable melodies, it’s a must for anyone who can’t stop singing Defying Gravity at home.
If you like Wicked because it flipped expectations and gave Elphaba a chance to defend herself, then SIX at the Vaudeville Theatre is your best bet. Telling the tale of Henry VIII’s wives from their perspective, SIX gives the “villains” of the story a chance to explain what happened, reframing history and empowering the former queens.
Love a wicked witch? Into The Woods will be making its return to the West End to the Noel Coward Theatre in September, after a hugely popular run at the Bridge Theatre. Taking well-known fairytales and bringing them together in this dark and twisted story, it’s the perfect way to spend time with the characters you love in a different setting.
For whimsy and magic, with a little bit of sticking it to the man, Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge Theatre is a great shout for all the family. A little bit smart, a little bit magic, a little bit naughty, Matilda The Musical follows a young girl who stands up to the adults in her life when the system is letting her down.
Faux friendships run amok in Heathers The Musical when a misfit is adopted by the popular girls. Sound familiar? If you liked Wicked for its complex portrayal of kinship and following your heart and not the social norms, Heathers The Musical is absolutely the one. Coming to The Arts at Marble Arch for a strictly limited run for 52 performances only.
What is the best musical to see after Wicked?
The absolute best musical to see after Wicked is… completely up to you. It all depends on your reason for loving the show. However, if we had to pick one show based on critical acclaim and notoriety, you can go wrong with Into the Woods.
Is Wicked suitable for children?
Wicked is recommended for children aged 7+. Babies and Children under 5 years of age will not be admitted
