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Q: Who originated the role of Glinda in the Broadway production of Wicked?
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Kendra Kassebaumplaying it twice on Broadway, original 1st national tour, and the San Fransico production


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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.


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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.


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