The Australian production of the smash hit musical WICKED won six 2009 Helpmann Awards® on Monday 27 July for Best Musical, Best Scenic Design, Best Costume Design, Best Choreography, Best Supporting Actor and Best Director.
Presented at the Sydney Opera House and broadcast live on national television, the annual Helpmann Awards®, named in honour of Sir Robert Helpmann, recognise distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in live performance. WICKED completes its hit engagement in Melbourne on 9 August and opens at Sydney's Capitol Theatre on 5 September.
The London production of WICKED opened at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in September 2006 and will enter its fourth year in September 2009. Acknowledged as 'one of the West End's longest running hits' (Daily Mail), this award-winning production celebrated its 1000th performance on 14 February 2009 and welcomed its two millionth customer on 11 May 2009.
WICKED is currently running in North America (4 productions), London, Japan, Germany and Australia and has been seen by over 17 million people worldwide.
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