Sarah O’Connor, a theatre superstar, expressed her excitement and anticipation for her return to Dublin with the renowned musical Wicked. As Glinda, the leading role, Sarah highlighted the special significance of performing in front of Irish audiences.Sarah O’Connor, a theatre superstar, expressed her excitement and anticipation for her return to Dublin with the renowned musical Wicked. As Glinda, the leading role, Sarah highlighted the special significance of performing in front of Irish audiences. Sarah, a native of Lucan, County Dublin, spoke about the pivotal role Wicked has played in her love story with Sam Day, her husband and agent. It was on the show’s 10th anniversary that Sam broke the news of her being cast as Glinda. After their September wedding, Sam embarked on tour, leaving Sarah eager to share her performance with audiences back home. With shows set for the Bord Gáis Theatre, Sarah expressed her joy at performing in Ireland again. She described the Irish crowd as supportive and enthusiastic, and she looked forward to immersing herself in the energy of her homeland. Reflecting on her journey since participating in RTÉ’s Fame: The Musical in 2010, Sarah acknowledged the critical acclaim she has received for her performances in Wicked, particularly for her chemistry with Laura Pick, who portrays Elphaba. As the Tony Award-winning musical continues to captivate audiences worldwide, Sarah O’Connor’s return to Dublin with Wicked promises a memorable and enchanting theatrical experience.
Theatre star Sarah O’Connor has said she is “quite emotional” as she prepares to return home with hit musical Wicked for the first time since marrying last September.
Sarah, originally from Lucan, County Dublin, who plays the lead role of Glinda, met her current husband and agent, Sam Day, on the 10th anniversary of the iconic show.
The show has played a central role in their love story – Sam was the one who broke the news to her that she had been given the lead role. After they got married last September, the actor immediately went on tour.
Sarah O’Connor plays Glinda in Wicked the Musical at the Bord Gáis Theatre. Image: supplied
And ahead of the performance at the Bord Gáis Theatre late next month, Ms O’Connor said she can’t wait to perform in front of Irish audiences again.
She said: “It’s hard to express how exciting it is to finally come home to Dublin and play Glinda – an iconic role in one of the greatest musicals ever written,” she said.
Sarah O’Connor and her husband Sam. Photo: Delivered
“It’s really incredible. I think I get emotional sometimes. I’m really excited to just enjoy it with the Irish crowd and feel the energy.
‘You know, even when I walk down the street and hear the accents, I get so happy. Then I don’t stand out anymore and that’s really nice.
“I can’t wait to just get settled and hang out in Dublin for a while and just have a nice summer. It’s going to be great.’
Ms O’Connor, who has toured the world with the show and lived in London for the past 16 years, said of performing for home audiences: ‘They’re on your side. They’re very cheerful in that sense and they’re just relaxed. They’re good company. It’s not all like, “Oh, this is what I think of the show”, like none of that (cute). They’re just there to have a good time. We just give them entertainment and away we go. I just think it’s very relaxed in that sense.
“They want to be entertained and we want to do that. It’s a happy mix.”
Sarah O’Connor. Image: supplied
Ms O’Connor first came into the public eye when she took part in RTÉ’s reality program Fame: The Musical in 2010.
Since then, she has won rave West End reviews for her performances in Wicked – a revival of an old classic, the Wizard of Oz – and for her chemistry with fellow actor Laura Pick, who plays the witch, Elphaba.
It was a big year for the Tony Award-winning musical, now in Jon Chu’s film adaptation starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
