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Yes, Elphaba (the wicked witch of the west)'s sister Nessarose (the wicked witch of the east) is in a wheelchair at the beginning of the show. however in Act II, Elphaba enchants her shoes (thus creating the ruby slippers) allowing her to walk.

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