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Elphaba, Broadway and Lencia Kebede

Deadline on MSN · 14h

‘Wicked’ Casts Lencia Kebede As First Black Actress To Play Elphaba Full Time On Broadway; Allie Trimm To Join As Glinda

Kebede, who recently starred in the touring company of Hamilton, will join Wicked on Tuesday, March 4. She’ll play opposite Allie Trimm, who takes over as Glinda at the same time. Trimm was the Glinda standby from December 2021 through March 2024.

Hollywood Reporter on MSN · 19h

‘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.

Blavity on MSN · 20h

‘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.

ELLE US on MSN · 22h

'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.

Cynthia Erivo, who soared to new heights

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 22h

Cynthia Erivo, who soared to new heights as Elphaba in 'Wicked', to perform with Houston Symphony

Erivo will join principal POPS conductor Steven Reineke for the show, which will feature songs from "The Color Purple," "Harriet," "Wicked" and more. Erivo released her debut album "Ch. 1 Vs. 1" in 2021.

Cynthia Erivo could earn EGOT with 'Wicked' nomination at 2025 Oscars

Cynthia Erivo is one step closer to the coveted EGOT status with her 2025 Oscars best actress nomination for "Wicked."

Chron on MSN · 4h

'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo to perform in Houston for one night only

Cynthia Erivo, award-winning actress, singer-songwriter, producer, and star of one of the most popular movies of the year, will perform with the Houston Symphony for a very special concert performance on April 9,

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Jon M. Chu Just Revealed That He Got “Many Calls” From Lin-Manuel Miranda Asking For A Cameo In “Wicked”

The news comes after Lin revealed that he was present at the intimate first-ever cast dinner between Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jon M. Chu.

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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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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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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 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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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 ...

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