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Who performs the song 'Defying Gravity' in 'Wicked'?
Elphaba Thropp in the musical Wicked :) Current London Elphaba: Rachel Tucker Current Broadway Elphaba: Teal Wicks
Who riginally played Elphaba?
Yes, Idina Kim Menzel [b. May 30, 1971] played Elphaba Thropp in the Broadway musical 'Wicked', from the preview performance of October 10, 2003 and then the performances from the opening on October 30, 2003 until January 11, 2005.
When is Kerry Ellis' last performance as Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway?
Kerry's last performance as Elphaba is scheduled on November 9, 2008.
Where does the character Elpaba come from?
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.
What was the wicked witch's name in Wicked?
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.
Which role did Idina Menzel play in the broadway musical Wicked?
Idina Menzel's role in 'Wicked' was Elphaba, also known as 'The Wicked Witch of the West' from the Wizard of Oz. She won numerous awards for her performance, including a Tony for 'Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical'.
Who played Melena when Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth performed in 'Wicked'?
Cristy Candler played Melena when Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth performed in "Wicked."Specifically, Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth respectively interpreted the roles of Elphaba and Glinda in the original Broadway performance of the award-winning musical. Cristy's role was that of mother to Elphaba and Nessarose Thropp. She subsequently participated in other performances, but in the role as Melena's daughter Nessarose.
Which song is about Elphaba's mother and the Wizard in the musical 'Wicked'?
The story about Elphaba's mother and the Wizard is in the song "No One Mourns the Wicked."
Are Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked half-sisters?
No, Glinda and Elphaba are only friends. Elphaba and Nessarose are sisters.
Is Marcie Dodd done playing Elphaba in 'Wicked' after September 5th 2010?
So far, yes. Marcie has no other plans to play the role of 'Elphaba' in any production of Wicked. At least that haven't been released yet.
Who stars in Wicked?
The original cast of 'Wicked: The Musical' on Broadway was: Elphaba: Idina Menzel Glinda: Kristin Chenoweth Fiyero: Norbert Leo Butz Nessarose: Michelle Federer Boq: Christopher Fitzgerald Madame Morible: Carole Shelley The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Joel Grey
Is the girl from 'Glee' in 'Wicked'?
Lea Michelle? No, she was in a show called Spring Awakening. Idina Menzel? Yes. She originated the role of 'Elphaba' on Broadway and in the London cast.
