Bert Newton will play the Wizard in the Australian production of Wicked at Melbourne's Regent Theatre, it is believed.
Newton will be the permanent replacement for Rob Guest, who tragically died earlier this month after suffering a massive stroke.
The entertainment veteran, best known for his television work, will take over the role in November. Rodney Dobson will fill in until then.
Newton has already been rehearsing with the cast.On stage, Newton has appeared in musicals such as The Wizard Of Oz and The Sound Of Music and most recently, The Producers.
He is currently employed by the Nine Network where he hosts the popular light entertainment clips program 20 to 1 as well as special events.
Aussietheatre.com
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