‘Wicked’s Lencia Kebede Is Broadway's First Black Actor to Play Elphaba Full-Time
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.
‘Wicked’ Casts Lencia Kebede As First Black Actress To Play Elphaba Full Time On Broadway; 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
Lencia Kebede will take over playing Elphaba on Broadway this spring, becoming the first Black actress to assume the role full time on Broadway. Kebede, who most recently played Angelica in the National Tour of Hamilton,
‘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.
Ariana Grande Receives First Oscar Nomination For ‘Wicked’ and Cynthia Errivo Makes Academy History
Wicked's' Ariana Grande and Cynthia Errivo were nominated by the Academy for roles in the first film installment of the Broadway musical.
Wicked Star Cynthia Erivo 'Really' Wants to Play X-Men's Storm in the MCU
The character known as Ororo Munroe first appeared in 1975's Giant-Size X-Men #1. Hailing from a long line of African ...
‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo and other members of Alpha Kappa Alpha
In honor of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Founders Day we spotlight five members of the sorority including ‘Wicked‘ star ...
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Wicked fans only just noticing major ‘mistake’ in one song and people are seriously divided
Fans of movie musical Wicked have been debating whether a vocal 'scratch' was unedited from Ariana Grande's rendition of ...
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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 ...
‘Wicked’ is now streaming online, here is where to watch it
The box office hit "Wicked" is now available to stream online for those looking to relive the magic or see it for the first ...
Ariana Grande Nominated for Best Supporting Actress at 2025 Oscars
Ariana Grande is an Academy Award nominee. The singer and co-star of Wicked has been nominated, at the 2025 Oscars, for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Galinda “Glinda” Upland. She’s up ...
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Wicked director explains why popular scene was deleted from final film
Wicked director Jon M Chu has explained why he deleted a poignant scene between the movie’s lead characters, Elphaba and Glinda. The musical follows Ariana Grande as Glinda the Good and Cynthia ...