Wicked Announces Special 20th Anniversary Performances in London's West End
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Congratulotions! [*Wicked*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/wicked-tickets) is celebrating 20 years in the West End with three special anniversary performances at the [Apollo Victoria Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/apollo-victoria-theatre-london) on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026.
Leading the celebrations are Emma Kingston as Elphaba and Zizi Strallen as Glinda, joined by Jordan Litz, who recently joined the London company as the longest-running Fiyero in *Wicked* history after performing the role more than 1,700 times worldwide.
### **What are the three Wicked20 celebration performances?**
The celebrations begin with the **2.30pm "Pink" performance** on Saturday 26 September, honouring Glinda with exclusive costume displays, a commemorative *Wicked20* programme and a themed gift bag for every ticketholder.
That evening, the **7.30pm "Green" performance** celebrates Elphaba with special costume displays, a *Wicked20* commemorative programme and an exclusive green gift bag.
The anniversary weekend concludes with the **2.30pm Gala performance** on Sunday 27 September, where every audience member will receive a commemorative programme and complimentary anniversary gift bag to mark two decades of *Wicked* in London.
### **Wicked 20th Anniversary FAQs**
### **When did *Wicked* open in the West End?**
*Wicked* officially opened at the Apollo Victoria Theatre on **27 September 2006**, following previews from **7 September 2006**.
### **When is *Wicked*'s 20th anniversary celebration?**
The anniversary celebrations take place across **26 and 27 September 2026**, with three special performances.
### **What are the three anniversary performances?**
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**Saturday 26 September, 2.30pm:** "Pink" Glinda celebration
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**Saturday 26 September, 7.30pm:** "Green" Elphaba celebration
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**Sunday 27 September, 2.30pm:** 20th Anniversary Gala performance
### **Who is in the 20th anniversary cast of** *Wicked***?**
The [anniversary cast](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/wicked-jordan-litz-west-end) includes Emma Kingston (Elphaba), Zizi Strallen (Glinda), Jordan Litz (Fiyero), Claire Machin (Madame Morrible), Yara Fabricante (Nessarose), Michael Matus (The Wizard), David McKechnie (Doctor Dillamond), Ross Carpenter (Boq), Laura Emmitt (Alternate Elphaba) and Lydia Gerrard (Standby Glinda).
Book your tickets to [Wicked](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/wicked-tickets) today with premium seats from £75 on performances between 4 August and 13 September.