‘Wicked' Casts Lencia Kebede As Broadway's First Black Elphaba; Allie Trimm To Join As Glinda
Wicked is getting a new Elphaba, and she’s about to make history: Lencia Kebede will be the first Black actress to assume the role full time in the Broadway company. Kebede, who recently starred in the touring company of Hamilton,
‘Wicked’ Names Lencia Kebede as First Black Actress for Elphaba Role on Broadway
In 2022, Brittney Johnson made history when she became the first Black actress to take on the role of Glinda full time. Kebede’s historic moment also comes after the success of the Wicked film, where Cynthia Erivo has been lauded for her portrayal of Elphaba.
‘Wicked’ on Broadway announces new stars Lencia Kebede and Allie Trimm
The Broadway production of “Wicked” has revealed two new lead performers. On March 4, Lencia Kebede will step into the role of Elphaba and Allie Trimm will take over the role of Glinda at the Gershwin Theatre. The pair will succeed Mary Kate Morrisey and Alexandra Socha, who will depart the musical on March 2.
‘Wicked’ Casts Lencia Kedebe As Broadway’s First Black Elphaba To Be In The Role Full-Time
Broadway has its first Black full-time Elphaba. Lencia Kebede has been announced as the first Black actress to play Elphaba in Broadway’s Wicked full-time. She will be joined by Allie Trimm, who is the new Glinda.
'Wicked' Finds Broadway’s First Black Elphaba in Lencia Kebede—Cynthia Erivo Manifested This Moment
Broadway’s Wicked will welcome two new witches to the stage this spring, with Lencia Kebede serving as the first Black actress to play Elphaba Thropp full-time. Kebede takes over the role from fan-favorite Mary Kate Morrisey.
Glinda and Elphaba Go Pink In New ‘Wicked’ Valentine’s Day Funko Pop Release
The limited-edition set offers a Valentine's-inspired twist on Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's characters from the hit film ...
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WICKED Welcomes New Elphaba and Glinda This Spring
Wicked will welcome two new leads, including the first Black actress to play Elphaba full time on Broadway! Learn more about ...
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The Real Reason Glinda Can't Use Magic In Wicked
Glinda wants to study sorcery and witchcraft at the start of Wicked, yet seems unable to use magic. How come? Join us as we ...
Wicked director explains deleted Elphaba and Glinda scene
Wicked director Jon M Chu has explained why he decided to cut an emotional scene between Elphaba and Glinda.
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Wicked's deleted scenes explain why Glinda can't do magic
A new Wicked deleted scene explains why Glinda is unable to do magic despite her dreams of becoming a sorceress. Now, fans ...
Wicked Fans Are Getting More of Elphaba’s Story (And Sooner Than They Think)
Wicked is currently in theaters with the film, an adaptation of the Broadway musical of the same name which is itself an ...
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Deleted scene from 'Wicked' explains why Glinda can't do magic
In the deleted scene, Elphaba explains that Glinda has never been in a situation that required magic because she hasn't faced ...
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Wicked completely changed Elphaba, Glinda and Fiyero's love triangle from the book
In Gregory Maguire's original 1995 book Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, there isn't any romantic ...
‘Wicked’: How the Beauty of Oz Is Reflected in the Costumes of Elphaba and Glinda
Early on, “Wicked” costume designer Paul Tazewell decided that the beauty of Oz needed to be reflected in the wardrobes of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande). This would help define ...
5 Lessons You Can Learn From Wicked To Boost Your Career
Embrace Your Authenticity Like Elphaba Elphaba's story revolves around her learning to unapologetically embrace who she ...