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There are currently 8 productions.
The actresses who play Glinda are:
Broadway - Katie Rose Clarke
1st U.S. Tour - Chandra Lee Schwartz
London - Dianne Pilkington
Stuttgart, Germany - Lucy Scherer
Sydney, Australia - Lucy Durack
San Francisco, U.S. - Kendra Kassebaum
2nd U.S. Tour - Helene Yorke
Osaka, Japan - Miyuki Numao
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoBroadway Glinda's are: Kristin Chenoweth, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Megan Hilty, Kate Reinders, Kendra Kassebaum, Annaleigh Ashford, Alli Mauzey, Erin Mackey, Katie Rose Clarke.
Future Second National Tour Glinda's are: Becky Gulsvig.
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∙ 14y agoNine actresses have played Glinda in the Broadway musical, 'Wicked.' One has reprised the role one more time.
One, Kristin Chenoweth [b. July 24, 1968] played Glinda on opening night, October 30, 2003.
Two, Jennifer Laura Thompson [b. December 5, 1969] took over on July 20, 2004.
Three, Megan Hilty [b. March 29, 1981] took over on May 31, 2005.
Four, Kate Reinders took over on May 30, 2006.
Five, Kendra Kassebaum [b. May 12, 1973] took over on January 9, 2007.
Six, Annaleigh Ashford [b. June 25, 1985] took over on October 9, 2007.
Seven, Kendra Kassebaum reprised the role on May 13, 2008.
Eight, Alli Mauzey took over on November 11, 2008.
Nine, Erin Mackey [b. June 19, 1986] took over on August 11, 2009.
Ten, Katie Rose Clark [b. August 25, 1984] took over on January 14, 2010.
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∙ 13y agoKristin Chenoweth was the original G(a)linda in Wicked, both while they were writing it in San Francisco and on Broadway. But there have been others too. Here are some: Katie Rose Clarke, Hellen Dallimore, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Megan Hilty, Kendra Kassenbaum, Kate Reinders, Annaleigh Ashford, Lucy Durack, and Erin Mackey. There are a couple more too.
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∙ 12y agoThe role of Galinda was originated by Kristin Chenoweth.
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What was the first galinda's original name?
If you are referring to the Broadway show Wicked and are inquiring about the actress that originated the role of Galinda/Glinda, her name is Kristin Chenowith.
What are the main male and female characters in wicked?
"Wicked" has not been made into a movie, although Universal Studios owns the rights to wicked. It has been said that Wicked will be made into a motion picture, but not for a couple more years.
Why did Galinda change her name to Glinda in 'Wicked'?
In the novel and the play 'Wicked', Galinda changed her name to Glinda. She went through the name change out of respect for the memory of Dr. Dillamond of Shiz University. That university was Galinda's alma mater. The doctor was one of Galinda's teachers, and a highly respected faculty member as a sentient Animal. His brutal murder shocked many of his current and former students. Galinda wanted to honor his memory by changing her name to the way that he always - in sentient Goat fashion - mispronounced it.She changed it to impress her boyfriend Fyero.Who at this point was acting strange due to ( what glinda didnt know) hes love for Elphaba.
What is the book series 'Wicked' about?
Yes. Wicked: A New Musical, is based on the best selling book "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" by Gregory Maguire. Bailey210 says: Yes that is true but i thought you might want to know that Wicked is a series of books as i am currently reading the series myself, wicked is the first book but after that there is "son of a witch" by the same author and some other book i don't know the name is ( i am still reading wicked lol)
What are some secrets reveled in wicked?
There are a few... we find out that the wicked witch of the west is good and is best friends with the sorceress of the north (galinda the good), that the scarecrow from the wizard of oz and the wicked witch of the west are actually in love, that the tin man was once a real munchkin and got accidentaly turned into tin and his heart shrunken away, and that the wonderful wizard of oz's daughter is, in fact, the witch of the west.
What does the name Galinda mean?
The name Galinda is of unknown origin and does not have a widely recognized meaning. It gained popularity as the name of a character in the musical "Wicked."
What was the first galinda's original name?
If you are referring to the Broadway show Wicked and are inquiring about the actress that originated the role of Galinda/Glinda, her name is Kristin Chenowith.
What are the main male and female characters in wicked?
"Wicked" has not been made into a movie, although Universal Studios owns the rights to wicked. It has been said that Wicked will be made into a motion picture, but not for a couple more years.
What is the moral in 'wicked?
The moral in Wicked is that your looks don't determine how you are. Elphaba was ugly but beautiful on the inside and vice versa for Galinda (changed to Glinda to commemorate Dr. Dillimand). Another moral is that two people with a large amount of differences can learn to tolerate each other just like Elphaba and Galinda.
What is Glindas real name from wicked?
Galinda but dr dilamond can't pronounce it so when he disappears she changes her name in his memory
Do the Witches of the East and of the West have first names like Glinda has in 'Wicked'?
The wicked witch of the West's name is Elphaba Thropp, and her sister (the wicked witch of the East)'s name is Nessarose. and glinda's name is actually Galinda Upland, as revealed in Wicked.
Why did Galinda change her name to Glinda in 'Wicked'?
In the novel and the play 'Wicked', Galinda changed her name to Glinda. She went through the name change out of respect for the memory of Dr. Dillamond of Shiz University. That university was Galinda's alma mater. The doctor was one of Galinda's teachers, and a highly respected faculty member as a sentient Animal. His brutal murder shocked many of his current and former students. Galinda wanted to honor his memory by changing her name to the way that he always - in sentient Goat fashion - mispronounced it.She changed it to impress her boyfriend Fyero.Who at this point was acting strange due to ( what glinda didnt know) hes love for Elphaba.
What were the best wicked people in the musical?
well it depends on you opinyon but for me the best galinda was Megan Hilty and the best Elphaba was Ideana Menzel
Who plays galinda in wicked on Broadway?
Kristin Chenoweth was the original G(a)linda in Wicked, both while they were writing it in San Francisco and on Broadway. But there have been others too. Here are some: Katie Rose Clarke, Hellen Dallimore, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Megan Hilty, Kendra Kassenbaum, Kate Reinders, Annaleigh Ashford, Lucy Durack, and Erin Mackey. There are a couple more too.
What is the book series 'Wicked' about?
Yes. Wicked: A New Musical, is based on the best selling book "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" by Gregory Maguire. Bailey210 says: Yes that is true but i thought you might want to know that Wicked is a series of books as i am currently reading the series myself, wicked is the first book but after that there is "son of a witch" by the same author and some other book i don't know the name is ( i am still reading wicked lol)
What was Galinda's job in 'Wicked'?
Sorceress. In the book The Wizard of Oz by author and series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 5, 1919], Glinda is the Good Witch of the South. In Wicked by Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954], Glinda starts out being ka Galinda. She subsequently drops the "a," which is how her professor, Doctor Dillamond of Shiz University, says her name. She becomes the Witch of the North, which is how she is ka in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.
What are the main conflicts in Wicked by Gregory Mcguire?
Main conflicts are Charater vs. Charater, Charater vs. Self, and Charater vs. Socitey Charater vs. Charater- Galinda vs. Elphaba Charater vs. Self- When Elphaba thinks if she is wicked or not Charater vs. Socitey- Well, everybody thinks shes "Wicked" becuz she has green skin
