The Westin Melbourne is excited to announce its partnership with the internationally acclaimed Broadway musical WICKED, bringing the magic of musical theatre into the heart of Melbourne's CBD.

From now through to August, an array of wonderfully WICKED-themed experiences will be on offer for guests and theatregoers, including bespoke accommodation packages, a decadent high tea, and a new cocktail menu of enchanting concoctions—sure to be 'pop-u-lar' with fans.

Executive Chef, Apoorva Kunte shares, “Creating this menu has been a lot of fun and the friendship between WICKED's main characters, Elphaba and Glinda, has been the inspiration to bring it to life. Using local and sustainable produce, I've paired ingredients that share a camaraderie and complement each other when served together, yet hold its own distinct characteristics and identities, just like the main leads. The show's bright and vibrant colours also lead the high tea, with the iconic WICKED green taking centre stage”.

Fans will get a fix of wicked flavours in the enchanting WICKED High Tea ($85 per person), sure to charm diners with every bite. Available daily from 11 – 5.30pm, the high tea serves up a selection of sweet and savoury treats, inspired by the whimsical world of Oz, accompanied by an Elphaba Fizz cocktail. Savoury items will include:

• 'I Feel Wicked' hot smoked salmon sliders with desiree potatoes and a vibrant rosella and caper tartare
• 'Great Gillikin Forest' mushroom croquettes
• Finger sandwiches of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, pickled jalapeno and 'magic' black olive dust
• 'Chistery's cauliflower and aged-cheddar tartlets with pickled cauliflower and walnuts

A decadent assortment of sweets will follow, such as:

• 'Popular' pistachio and raspberry petit gateaux - pistachio blondie, raspberry coulis and 57% dark Callebaut chocolate mousse
• 'Emerald City' lime and coconut delight - lime genoise sponge, coconut and calamansi custard
• A 'wickedly' dark chocolate and raspberry panna cotta
• 'Oz-mopolitan' orange cheesecake - almond sable, orange cream, and Cointreau brûlée
• Home-made scones flavoured with vanilla or apricot and white chocolate, served with jam and freshly whipped cream

Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from WICKED's Melbourne home, the Regent Theatre, guests can turn a night out into a night away, with the 'Green with Envy' accommodation package. The overnight stay will offer guests a guaranteed Deluxe Room upgrade at time of check-in, two A-reserve tickets to WICKED, an official musical programme to take home and late check-out at 2pm.

For pre-theatre sustenance, The Westin Melbourne's Allegro Restaurant will continue to offer its seasonal ($69 per person) pre-theatre menu, available from 5 – 7pm, Wednesday - Saturday, and to honour the arrival of WICKED, Food & Beverage Manager, Eloise Kerr and team have concocted a new cocktail menu of 'Popular Potions' to accompany the menu:

• Popular - a punchy mix of Passoa, vanilla vodka, passion fruit and Prosecco
• Wicked Mule - tantalising tequila, lime juice, ginger beer and agave
• Elphaba Fizz - blue Curacao, fresh orange juice and Prosecco
• Dancing Through Life - a magical mocktail of lime juice, lychee juice, cranberry juice, rose cordial, soda water
• No One Mourns The Wicked - a bewitching mix of black Galliano, Chambord and Cointreau

This limited-time cocktail menu will also be available to sip on pre and post-show in the Lobby Lounge bar, so patrons can celebrate and raise a glass to the arrival of one of the world's favourite musicals.

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Notes to editors:

The 'Green with Envy' accommodation package prices start from $630 per night and are limited from now – August. Bookings can be made online here or via contacting the hotel directly on +61 3 9635 2222.

The WICKED High Tea will be available throughout the season and served in the Lobby Lounge daily from 11 – 5.30pm. Bookings can be made online here.

The Allegro restaurant is open for pre-theatre dining from 5 – 7pm, Wednesday - Saturday. Bookings can be made online here and the menu can be found here.

The 'Popular Potions' themed cocktail menu is also available in Allegro restaurant and the Lobby Lounge bar.

About The Westin

Westin Hotels & Resorts, hospitality's global leader in well-being for more than a decade, empowers guests to transcend the rigours of travel while on the road through the brand's Six Pillars of well-being: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well. At more than 240 hotels and resorts in over 40 countries and territories, guests can benefit from distinct wellness experiences, including the brand's iconic and award-winning Heavenly® Bed, signature WestinWORKOUT® offerings such as its Fitness Studios with TRX fitness equipment, and its versatile Gear Lending program featuring the latest in recovery and strength training from Hyperice and Bala, delicious and nutritious menu offerings on their Eat Well menu, and more. For more information, please visit www.westin.com and stay connected on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Westin is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits, including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enrol for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.

About WICKED

The Broadway sensation WICKED looks at what happened in the Land of Oz… but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin, who is smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships... until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

Seen by over 65 million people worldwide and winner of over 100 major awards, including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards, WICKED is “A COMPLETE TRIUMPH! An original musical that will make you laugh, cry and think.” (USA Today). WICKED is currently playing at Melbourne's Regent Theatre.

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Websites:

WICKED Offers: www.westinmelbournedining.com.au/wicked

Dining: www.westinmelbournedining.com.au

Accommodation: www.marriott.com

Instagram: @westinmelbourne @allegromelbourne @westin @marriottbonvoy @WickedInOz

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