She noted that she wanted Elphaba’s feelings and literal moments of alienation to be succinct to the Witch’s core. In addition to the green eyes, other physical features came into play ...

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Funko has released a limited-edition V Day-themed Wicked set, that re-imagines Glinda and Elphaba as pink and red figurines. The officially-licensed collection ...

OAKLAND, California – Idina Menzel was sitting on a bench in a California redwood grove, yearning for silence. It was late one autumn afternoon, and I had been trying for months to get her to ...

Or will be very shortly,” Maguire told Paste Magazine. “And I’m not done thinking about the character of Elphaba. She is still a mystery to me. She is as much a mystery to me as you are ...

By Caitlin Huston Business Writer 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 ...

Get Access To Every Broadway Story Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Ms. Kebede is new to WICKED and is the ...

The actress, who portrays Elphaba in the beloved musical film, sees deep parallels between herself and her green-skinned character—particularly in their complicated family dynamics. Born in ...

John Francis “Doc” Doherty, PhD, 77, a resident of Poughkeepsie, New York, for 60 years, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side on February 9, 2025. Doc was born in ...

Fifteen perfect-form jumping jacks." Group crying was another recommendation in the report. "It might seem counterintuitive, but if you need to shed a few tears on Inauguration Day, it’s healthy ...