Kristin Chenoweth (b. July 24, 1968) is the singer/actress who first played Glinda in "Wicked."
Specifically, the first performances were those given by the original Broadway cast. Kristin played Galinda/Glinda in the previews of October 3, 2003 and on opening night October 30, 2003. She had many other singing/acting obligations and therefore relinquished the role on July 20, 2004.
Five actresses played Glinda in the Chicago, Illinois performances of 'Wicked.' The musical was performed at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theater from July 13, 2005 to January 25, 2009.
One, Kate Reinders opened the first non-Broadway sit-down production in Chicago.
Two, Stacie Morgan Lewis took over on January 24, 2006.
Three, Erin Mackey [b. June 19, 1986] took over on October 24, 2006.
Four, Kate Fahrner took over on April 15, 2008.
Five, Annaleigh Ashford [b. June 25, 1986] played Glinda from June 3, 2008 until the final performance on January 25, 2009.
The following actresses played Glinda in performances of 'Wicked' in the United States in 2007:
1. On Broadway, Kate Reinders played Glinda until Kendra Kassebaum [b. May 12, 1973] took over on January 9, 2007.
On October 9, 2007, Annaleigh Ashford [b. June 25, 1985] began playing Glinda.
2. On the first national tour, Christina DeCicco played Glinda until Katie Rose Clarke [b. August 25, 1984] took over on November 6, 2007.
3. In Chicago, Erin Mackey [b. June 19, 1986] played Glinda.
4. In Los Angeles, Megan Hilty [b. March 29, 1981] played Glinda.
The Original Broadway Cast Glinda was Kristin Chenoweth. :)
In the original 1900 book edition, and the beloved 1939 film version, of 'The Wizard of Oz', Glinda the Good Witch has no last name. But decades later, her last name is revealed in 'Wicked'. According to the 1995 book edition, and the 2003 stage version, of 'Wicked', Glinda is descended by her mother from the noble Arduennas clan of the Upper Uplands. At Shiz University, she goes by the name of Galinda Upland. Subsequently, she drops the first 'a' in her first name, to be called forever after Glinda.
No, Glinda and Elphaba are only friends. Elphaba and Nessarose are sisters.
That Elphaba and Glinda are friends and that Glinda thinks of everyone as Glinda wanna-bes is the narrative context of the song "Popular" in the musical "Wicked."Specifically, Elphaba and Glinda are accidental roommates their first year at Shiz University. They have opposite personalities what with Elphaba prioritizing activism and convictions and Glinda craving glory and popularity. They set battle lines in "What Is This Feeling?" But they settle their differences, and this unlikely friendship is honored in "Popular."
Just under 170 is the number of times that Glinda has lines in "Wicked."Specifically, this does not include the number of times that Glinda breaks into song. Each time that she speaks, Glinda has about three to five things to say. But the number of sentences probably totals less than 500.
Kendra Kassebaumplaying it twice on Broadway, original 1st national tour, and the San Fransico production
There have been many Glinda's over the year, but the original was Kristin Chenoweth.
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.
At first, she hates Elphaba. But then she gets to know her, and likes her.
Natalie Daradich played Glinda in the performances of the musical "Wicked" in San Antonio, Texas during 2011.Specifically, performances were held from February 16 through March 6, 2011. It was the second time that the "Wicked" cast visited the historic city in south-central Texas. The first time, with Chandra Lee Schwartz as Glinda, was from June 3 through June 28, 2009. In both cases, the casts performed in the Majestic Theatre.
The characters are the same. Wicked's about Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda before Dorothy's house dropped in. You only see Dorothy's silhouette in Wicked. Also, Wicked is centered around the friendship of the Wicked Witch (Elphaba) and Glinda.
In the original 1900 book edition, and the beloved 1939 film version, of 'The Wizard of Oz', Glinda the Good Witch has no last name. But decades later, her last name is revealed in 'Wicked'. According to the 1995 book edition, and the 2003 stage version, of 'Wicked', Glinda is descended by her mother from the noble Arduennas clan of the Upper Uplands. At Shiz University, she goes by the name of Galinda Upland. Subsequently, she drops the first 'a' in her first name, to be called forever after Glinda.
The following actresses played Glinda in performances of 'Wicked' in the United States of America during 2009:1. On Broadway, Alli Mauzey played Glinda until Erin Mackey [b. June 19, 1986] took over on August 11, 2009.2. On the first national tour, Katie Rose Clarke [b. August 25, 1984] played Glinda until Chandra Lee Schwartztook over on August 18, 2009.3. In Chicago, Annaleigh Ashford [b. June 25, 1985] was Glinda all the way to closing night, January 25, 2009.4. In San Francisco, Kendra Kassebaum [b. May 12, 1973] was Glinda.5. On the second national tour, Helene Yorke was Glinda.
No, Glinda and Elphaba are only friends. Elphaba and Nessarose are sisters.
That Elphaba and Glinda are friends and that Glinda thinks of everyone as Glinda wanna-bes is the narrative context of the song "Popular" in the musical "Wicked."Specifically, Elphaba and Glinda are accidental roommates their first year at Shiz University. They have opposite personalities what with Elphaba prioritizing activism and convictions and Glinda craving glory and popularity. They set battle lines in "What Is This Feeling?" But they settle their differences, and this unlikely friendship is honored in "Popular."
Elphaba, Glinda and Nessarose are witches who attend Shiz University in the musical "Wicked."Specifically, Elphaba and Nessarose are the Thropp sisters from Munchkinland. They become known respectively as the Wicked Witches of the West and of the East. Glinda is from the Quadling Country. She becomes known as Glinda the Good.
Just under 170 is the number of times that Glinda has lines in "Wicked."Specifically, this does not include the number of times that Glinda breaks into song. Each time that she speaks, Glinda has about three to five things to say. But the number of sentences probably totals less than 500.
Kendra Kassebaumplaying it twice on Broadway, original 1st national tour, and the San Fransico production