With the National Touring production of WICKED currently playing to sold out crowds at the Prairie Alliance Theater in Peoria, The Orpheum Theatre is thrilled to make a WICKED announcement of their own!
Louise Dearman, a prominent British actress and singer known for her extensive career in West End musicals and concerts, will be making her US solo show debut with A WICKED Evening with Louise Dearman sponsored Midwest Green Energy on Saturday March 28, 2026!
For those who are fans of the musical which to date is the 2nd highest grossing stage show in Broadway history and the highest grossing movie musical adapted from the stage worldwide, Louise holds a quite remarkable distinction as she made history as the first (and to date only) actress to play both lead roles, “Glinda” and “Elphaba” full time under contract.
The original performance, A WICKED Evening with Louise Dearman, will certainly feature songs from both of the roles she performed in WICKED on London’s West End, and will also highlight material from her 25+ year professional stage career and solo recordings. Accompanying Louise on the piano will be Central Illinois musical director and pianist, Anthony Roberts.
Other notable stage credits for Louise include:
- Eva Perón in EVITA
- Grizabella in CATS
- Jan in GREASE
- Sarah Brown and Miss Adelaide in GUYS AND DOLLS
- The Narrator in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
In addition to her theatre work, Louise Dearman has also released several solo albums and performed as a soloist with several prestigious orchestras, including the BBC Concert Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. She has also co-authored a book, Secrets of Stage Success, and has appeared in many BBC television programs.
While individual tickets for A WICKED Evening with Louise Dearman will not go on sale until November, the show can be purchased as part of The Orpheum Theatre’s Flex 4 Package NOW along with any other “Orpheum Theatre Presents” show. The Orpheum Theatre’s box office is open from 10a-2p Tuesday-Friday for in person purchases or over the phone by calling 309-342-3299. Additionally, tickets can be purchased 24/7 online at GalesburgOrpheum.org!
VIDEO PROMOTION: https://youtu.be/v1ZykWLeWjQ
About the Sponsor: Midwest Green Energy, LLC, is a clean renewable alternative energy supplier and resource company for Solar and Wind systems in the central United States. Their optional “grid enabled” turn-key systems of Solar-Photovoltaic (PV), Solar-Thermal and Wind Power systems are installed by experienced and insured professionals. Once implemented these systems will provide relief from today’s escalating energy costs along with making a contribution to the environment.
The Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg, Illinois exists as a beacon for performing arts and humanities in Central Illinois. By offering engaging programming and preserving its original splendor, the Orpheum serves as a community gathering space and tourist destination, hosting movies, music, dance, comedy and theatre as well as private event bookings.
***Courtesy of The Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg***
