New cast announced for the London production of WICKED at the Apollo Victoria Theatre
WICKED, the West End stage musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, today announces that Carl Man, who is currently playing the role of ‘Fiyero’ at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, will take over the role in New York, making his Broadway debut on Tuesday, 3 March, 2026. Jacob Young will perform as ‘Fiyero’ in London from Tuesday, 10 February 2026 until Sunday, 17 May, 2026.
Wicked also marked another incredible milestone last week, celebrating its 7500th performance in its Apollo Victoria Theatre home on Wednesday afternoon.
What is Wicked about?
Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman’s celebrated musical is based on the novel by Gregory Maguire and imagines a beguiling backstory and future possibilities to the lives of L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters from ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, revealing the decisions and events that shape the destinies of two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming ‘Glinda The Good’ and the ‘Wicked Witch of the West’.
What did I think of Wicked the Musical?
REVIEW: WICKED (Apollo Victoria Theatre) ★★★★★ -January 2026
Who is in the new cast of Wicked?
Carl Man’s portrayal of the charismatic character ‘Fiyero’ began with his engagement as understudy ‘Fiyero’ in the West End’s 15th Anniversary company. Carl went on to perform the principal role across the UK and Ireland as part of the 2023 – 2025 tour company opposite Laura Pick as ‘Elphaba’ and Sarah O’ Connor as ‘Glinda’.
He was welcomed back to the West End last spring, where he has since led the London 2025 – 2026 company alongside Emma Kingston (‘Elphaba’) and Zizi Strallen (‘Glinda’). Carl’s final London performance takes place on Sunday, 8 February 2026.
Like Carl, Swansea-born Jacob Young’s talent has been nurtured within the company. Jacob is a current Wicked ensemble member and cover ‘Fiyero.’ Performing the role from Tuesday 10 February, 2026. His previous stage roles include: For Tonight (Adelphi), Mamma Mia! (Novello), Heathers (The Other Palace), Grease (UK Tour), The Pirate Queen (London Coliseum).
From Tuesday 10 February, 2026, the London company will star:
Emma Kingston (Elphaba)
Zizi Strallen (Glinda)
Jacob Young (Fiyero)
Sarah Ingram (Madame Morrible)
Michael Matus (The Wizard)
Ross Carpenter (Boq)
David McKechnie (Doctor Dillamond)
Hannah Qureshi (Nessarose)
Laura Emmitt (Alternate Elphaba)
Lydia Gerrard (Standby for Glinda)
Iroy Abesamis, Zac Adlam, Steph Asamoah, Meg Astin, Rebecca Bowden, Shaun Chambers, Erin Gisele Chapman, Grace Durkin, Onyemachi Ejimofor, Aaron Elijah, Emily Goodenough, Aimee Hodnett, Nat Ingham, Holly Lawrence, Jemima Loddy, Josh Lovell, Will Luckett, Rory Maguire, PaddyJoe Martin, JoJo Meredith, Ayden Morgan, Rina Punwani, Abbie Quinnen, Jemma Revell, Jeanie Ryan, Charlotte Anne Steen, Chris Tarsey, Hannah Taylor and James Titchener.
The full 2026 – 2027 London company is yet to be announced.
Take a look at the actors who have played Elphaba over the years in the London production of Wicked
Wicked the Musical (London) – Actors who have played Elphaba
Who is in the creative team?
Wicked has music and lyrics by multi-Oscar and Grammy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (‘Godspell’, ‘Pippin’, ‘The Prince of Egypt’, Disney’s ‘Pocahontas’, ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ and ‘Enchanted’). It is based on the multimillion-copy best-selling novel ‘Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West’ by Gregory Maguire and written by Emmy and Tony Award nominee Winnie Holzman (creator of the landmark American television series ‘My So-Called Life’). Musical staging is by Tony Award-winner Wayne Cilento with direction by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello.
Additional information about Wicked the Musical
Booking until
3 January 2027
Show Times
Tuesday – Saturday evenings at 7.30pm
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2.30pm
Running Time
2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 20-minute interval
Theatre
Apollo Victoria Theatre
Age Recommendation
7+
Access Performances
Captioned Performances
Thursday 23 October 2025 7:30pm
Sunday 8 February 2026 2:30pm
Saturday 16 May 2026 2:30pm
Thursday 27 August 2026 7:30pm
Sunday 13 December 2026 2:30pm
Audio Described Performances
Sunday 7 September 2025 2:30pm
Sunday 30 November 2025 2:30pm
Sunday 26 April 2026 2:30pm
Saturday 13 September 2026 2:30pm
Sunday 7 December 2026 2:30pm
Signed Performances
Friday 14 November 2025 7:30pm
Sunday 8 March 2026 2:30pm
Thursday 19 June 2026 7:30pm
Wednesday 29 October 2026 2:30pm
Sunday 20 December 2026 2:30pm
