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The following actresses played Elphaba in performances in the United States of America during 2005:
1. On Broadway, Shoshana Bean [b. September 1, 1977] took over the role of Elphaba from Idina Kim Menzel [b. May 30, 1971] on January 11.
2. On the first national tour, Kristy Cates played Elphaba while Stephanie J. Block [b. September 19, 1972] recovered from an injury. Stephanie J. Block took over on April 13.
Eden Espinosa [b. February 2, 1978] took over on August 9. Stephanie J. Block returned to the role on September 13.
3. In Chicago, Ana Gasteyer [b. May 4, 1967] was Elphaba.
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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.
Who did Emma Hinton play in the Los Angeles Production of WICKED?
Emma Hunton played Elphaba.
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 plays rachel's birth mom in glee?
Idina Menzel aka Elphaba from Wicked (April Rhoades is played by her costar from Wicked, Kristin Chenoweth)
Who played Elphaba in 'Wicked' in the United States in 2009?
The following actresses played Elphaba in performances in the United States of America during 2008:1. On Broadway, Kerry Ellis [b. May 6, 1979] took over the role of Elphaba from Stephanie J. Block [b. September 19, 1972] on June 17, 2008.Marcie Dodd [b. March 10, 1978] took over on November 11, 2008.2. On the first national tour, Carmen Cusack was Elphaba until Donna Vivino took over on November 5.3. In Chicago, Dee Roscioli [b. July 20, 1977] was Elphaba until Lisa Brescia took over on June 3.Dee Roscioli reprised the role on August 26.4. In Los Angeles, Caissie Levy [b. April 15, 1981] was Elphaba until Teal Wicks took over on May 13.
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.
Who did Emma Hinton play in the Los Angeles Production of WICKED?
Emma Hunton played Elphaba.
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 Elphaba in 'Wicked' in the United States in 2007?
The following actresses played Elphaba in performances in the United States of America during 2007:1. On Broadway, Julia Murney [b. January 14, 1969] took over the role of Elphaba from Ana Gasteyer [b. May 4, 1967] on January 9.Stephanie J. Block [b. September 19, 1972] took over on October 9.2. On the first national tour, Victoria Matlock [b. February 3, 1978] took over the role of Elphaba from Shoshana Bean [b. September 1, 1977] on January 3.Carmen Cusack took over on November 6.3. In Chicago, Dee Roscioli [b. July 20, 1977] was Elphaba.4. In Los Angeles, Eden Espinosa [b. February 2, 1978] was Elphaba.
Who plays rachel's birth mom in glee?
Idina Menzel aka Elphaba from Wicked (April Rhoades is played by her costar from Wicked, Kristin Chenoweth)
What is Wicked witch's name before tornado?
Her name was Elmira Gulch and she was played by Margaret Hamilton. Hamilton also played the Wicked Witch of the East (and the West).
Who played Elphaba in 'Wicked' in the United States in 2009?
The following actresses played Elphaba in performances in the United States of America during 2008:1. On Broadway, Kerry Ellis [b. May 6, 1979] took over the role of Elphaba from Stephanie J. Block [b. September 19, 1972] on June 17, 2008.Marcie Dodd [b. March 10, 1978] took over on November 11, 2008.2. On the first national tour, Carmen Cusack was Elphaba until Donna Vivino took over on November 5.3. In Chicago, Dee Roscioli [b. July 20, 1977] was Elphaba until Lisa Brescia took over on June 3.Dee Roscioli reprised the role on August 26.4. In Los Angeles, Caissie Levy [b. April 15, 1981] was Elphaba until Teal Wicks took over on May 13.
What is the name of the Wicked Witch of the West?
If you mean in the broudway musical, her real name was supposed to be Elphaba. If you haven't seen Wicked the musical, I HIGHLY suggest you do!
Is Elphaba in the play 'Wicked' real?
No, Elphaba Thropp, who is one of two main characters in the musical "Wicked," is not a real person.Specifically, Elphaba is represented by author Gregory Maguire (b. June 9, 1954) as the Wicked Witch of the West in her youth. The Wicked Witch of the West is a character from "The Wizard of Oz" by author and Royal Oz Histories originator Lyman Frank Baum (May 15, 1856 - May 6, 1919). Baum left no known indication that his Wicked Witch of the West was based on any real person. Maguire likewise has given no indication other than to give to Elphaba a passionate concern for animal welfare. That concern was a lifelong passion of Margaret Hamilton (December 9, 1902 - May 16, 1985), who played the Wicked Witch in the beloved 1939 movie version of "The Wizard of Oz."
Who played Elphaba Thropp in the 'Wicked' performances in Portland Oregon?
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
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.
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.
