But one actor you likely don’t know is making “Wicked” history: Marissa Bode. The first actor who authentically uses a wheelchair to play Nessarose, the “tragically beautiful” younger ...

When the designer Emily Adams Bode Aujla says she is interested in American sportswear, she isn’t just thinking about the look of nylon mesh pinneys or leather-sleeved letterman jackets.

“Wicked” star Marissa Bode has spoken out against the negative comments and jokes about her character Nessarose’s disability, calling them “aggressive,” “very gross” and “harmful.

Moments earlier, Ethan Slater, another one of Bode’s co-stars, appeared in person to introduce her to the festival’s sold-out opening night audience at The Shed. He spoke to her authentic ...

She continued, noting that in addition to her character, she's heard ableist jokes about herself. “Before even being cast in ‘Wicked,’ I had received comments just as me, Marissa, not Nessa ...

“Wicked” actor Marissa Bode is speaking out against the ableist discourse surrounding her character, Nessarose, after the movie musical’s debut. The 24-year-old, who makes her feature film ...