Eden Espinosa, Caissie Levy and Teal Wicks played Elphaba Thropp in the Los Angeles performances of "Wicked."
Specifically, Eden Erica Espinosa (February 2, 1978) of Anaheim, California interpreted the role of the green-skinned witch from the musical's previews beginning on February 10 through opening night on February 21, 2007 and until closing night on January 11, 2009. But between the first and last dates, she did hand the role temporarily over to the following two actresses:
1. Caissie Levy (b. April 15, 1981) of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada took over Elphaba's part on January 1, 2008; and
2. Teal Wicks (b. September 1983) of Sacramento, California succeeded Caissie as Elphaba on May 13, 2008, until Eden's return on October 31, 2008.
It was definatly Nessarose Thropp (The Wicked Witch of the East) that the house fell on. Elphaba melted... :) Hope this helps
Elphaba Thropp in the musical Wicked :) Current London Elphaba: Rachel Tucker Current Broadway Elphaba: Teal Wicks
In Wicked there are really not any wicked witches, just misunderstood girls with magical powers. Elphaba is a college student who was born green and was loved by no one. Because of this, she was considered misunderstood. Being misunderstood and unloved gave her a bitter feeling and she became the Wicked Witch of the West. The Wicked Witch of the East is Elphaba's younger sister who was once paralyzed. Her name is Nessarose. She becomes wicked in an act of selfishness in trying to save her boyfriend from death. None of the typical witches are wicked. The wicked witch of the west is Elphaba is just missunderstood and that's what the whole musical is about. Then there is Nessarose who is Elphaba's sister but she is seen as the wicked witch of the east because she made a selfish descision to keep her love. Then of course there is Glinda, who isn't really Wicked but very selfish sometimes and a little bit self-centered.
While there is no character named 'Elpaba', the character Elphaba Thropp is from the book "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" by Gregory Maguire. The Broadway musical "Wicked" is based off this novel and also includes the character Elphaba Thropp.
Elphaba Thropp is not wicked in "Wicked."Instead, it is Elphaba's reputation that becomes wicked. The reason lies in the rumors spread against her by such powerful enemies as the Wizard and Madame Morrible. Some people believe the lies and rumors just because Elphaba is quite different with her green skin. Others fear the consequences if they try to defend her or put a stop to the character defamation.
Donna Vivino played Elphaba Thropp in the "Wicked" performances in Portland, Oregon.Specifically, Donna Vivino performed as a member of the cast of the First National Tour. Audiences in Oregon and at other venues on the Tour's schedule heard and saw the singer/actress' interpretation of Elphaba between November 5, 2008 and July 8, 2010. Before and after those dates, Carmen Cusack and Jackie Burns respectively claimed the role of the feisty, young green-skinned witch
Elphaba Thropp has no religion in "Wicked."Specifically, she is the daughter of Melena, the wife of unionist minister Frexspar. Elphaba, whose father is either a traveling salesman or the Wizard, never shows any enthusiasm for the unionist religion. But her half-sister Nessarose, who is Frexspar's daughter, shows considerable enthusiasm for the unionist religion.
Sister to Nessarose; love of Fiyero's life; friend and roommate to Glinda and wildlife; and enemyof the Wizard and Madame Morrible is what Elphaba Thropp is in the musical "Wicked."Specifically, Elphaba Thropp is one of two main characters in the musical. The other is Glinda, who starts out antagonistic and ends up sympathetic to her green-skinned roommate at Shiz University. The musical focuses on the interaction between the young girls before Elphaba becomes infamous and Glinda becomes revered in the magical lands of Oz.
Jackie Burns
Elphaba, Glinda, and Nessarose are the names of the witches in 'Wicked'. Elphaba and Nessarose are sisters and share the last name of Thropp. They become known as the Wicked Witches of the East and of the West, respectively. The Thropp sisters both get to know Glinda as students at Shiz University. But Glinda manages to build up a good reputation and thereby ends up as the most powerful sorceress in Oz.
Elphaba Thropp is thought to be wicked in the book "Wicked" by Gregory Maguire (b. June 9, 1954).Specifically, Elphaba is born with green skin and is not her mother's favorite child. She is mistreated and misunderstood throughout life. As is the case with many people, Elphaba does likeable things - such as taking care of her younger sister Nessarose - and unlikeable things. It is the latter that people choose to remember and that influence Elphaba's overall undeserved reputation as the Wicked Witch of the West.
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.