‘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.
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 ...
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 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 ...
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What Are the Wicked Deleted Scenes? (And Where You Can Watch Them)
After meeting her green-skinned roommate Elphaba Thropp (Cynthia Erivo), the bubbly, pink-clad Galinda teaches “Elphie” the art of Toss Toss. “Bounce with me, girl,” Galinda says ...
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Breaking Down “Defying Gravity”: ‘Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo, Jon M. Chu & Crafts Team On Stunts, Singing Live & Finding Elphaba’s Iconic Note
The show-stopping battle cry is a declaration of self-acceptance from the witch Elphaba Thropp, played by Cynthia Erivo, after going through most of her life as an outcast. “We worked tirelessly ...
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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 breaks massive record as Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's smash hit makes history
Ariana stars as Galinda Upland who becomes Glinda the Good while Cynthia appears as Elphaba Thropp, who later transforms into the Wicked Witch of the West. Aside from the lead pair, the film ...