 The West End production began previews at the Apollo Victoria Theatre from September 7th, and officially opened on September 27th, 2006. The production is currently booking until April 29th, 2017 and celebrated its fifth anniversary in 2011 with a special curtain call featuring former West End cast members. On June 3, 2014, the production became the 10th longest running show in the West End. The London production was tailored slightly for a British audience, including minor creative changes to dialogue, choreography and special effects. A majority of these changes were later incorporated into all productions of Wicked. The changes include Elphaba first meeting Fiyero when he first arrives at Shiz University. In addition, the waltz between Elphaba and the Wizard during Wonderful was removed.
