Elphaba

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In Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel Wicked, Dorothy Gale arrives in Oz after the death of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz and meets Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West. Their...

theater

Mary Kate Morrissey originated the role of Elphaba on Broadway in the long-running musical Wicked , joining the company in 2023. As a principal lead in one of Broadway’s most...

theatre

Since the 2003 opening of “Wicked,” the role of Elphaba has defined careers and set benchmarks for musical theatre storytelling. This guide functions as a durable reference...

theater-and-musicals

This evergreen explainer presents verified information about the actresses who have originated and performed the role of Elphaba in the musical Wicked. It emphasizes principal B...

Musical Theater

Cynthia Erivo is a British actress and singer best known for her work in musical theater and film. In the context of Wicked , her involvement is defined by a specific, high-prof...

performer-involvement

No, Cynthia Erivo has not performed as Elphaba in the Broadway or national tour productions of Wicked. She is not a cast member of the musical and has not recorded an official s...

Relationships

Elphaba and Glinda begin as opposing forces in the sorcery-driven world of Shiz University and evolve into a pivotal emotional core of Wicked . Their relationship is less about...

Musical Theatre

Wicked centers on Elphaba Thropp, the woman who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, and her power to fly is one of her most defining traits. Flying represents both literal mag...

relationship

The relationship between Glinda and Elphaba is the emotional and thematic core of “Wicked,” reframing the classic “Wizard of Oz” through the lens of friendship, rivalry,...

hairstyles

Elphaba braids refer to a precise, elevated braiding style popularized by the character Elphaba in stage and screen adaptations of Wicked . The look is defined by tight, defined...