LONDON, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Stage actress Idina Menzel is set to reprise her Tony award-winning role as the witch Elphaba in a London production of the musical "Wicked."
Playbill said the 35-year-old American actress was scheduled to return to the role of the misunderstood witch at an Apollo Victoria Theatre preview, again under the direction of the man who helmed the Broadway production of the unique musical, Joe Mantello.
"Wicked" is based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, in which the author offered a glimpse into the lives of the two witches that "The Wizard of Oz" made infamous.
The London production, which is scheduled to open Sept. 27, features Australian actress Helen Dallimore as the witch Glinda.
Playbill said Menzel will remain with the West End production until January 2007, when current standby actress Kerry Ellis will take over the role.
