I think we finally have a first for Wicked Australia! Apparently, at today's matinée almost all the sets had technical issues.

I wasn't there, but the following information is what I've been told through a friend so the info is a little sketchy, but well worth the read regardless. Feel free to confirm or re-mention anything if you personally ( Read more... )

The cast of Wicked returned to the stage on Thursday night to deliver an emotional performance of the hit musical at the Regent Theatre - the first since the sudden passing of stage legend Rob Guest, who was playing The Wizard in the production.

( From AussieTheatre.com )

Wicked to continue tonight after Rob Guest's death.

Rodney Dobson will again appear in the role of the Wizard. (ETA: Dobson will stay in the part for at least the next two weeks.)

And while I don't think we should speculate about a replacement, looking at the Cast Replacement Histories for Wicked, there's no guarantee Rodney will be given the role of ( Read more... )