 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 . 
