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It depends on when you saw the show.
The actress to play the role on Broadway are:
Idina Menzel (Oct 8. 2003 - Jan 9. 2005)
Shoshana Bean (Jan 11. 2005 - Jan 8. 2006)
Eden Espinosa (Jan 10. 2006 - Oct 8. 2006)
Ana Gasteyer (Oct 10. 2006 - Jan 7. 2007)
Julia Murney (Jan 9. 2007 - Oct 7. 2007)
Stephanie J Block (Oct 9. 2007 - June 15. 2008)
Kerry Ellis (June 17. 2008 - Nov 9. 2008)
Marcie Dodd (Nov 11. 2008 - Jan 11. 2009)
Nicole Parker (Jan 16. 2009 - July 19. 2009)
Dee Roscioli (July 21. 2009 - March 21. 2010)
Mandy Gonzalez (March 23. 2010 - Jan 30. 2011)
Teal Wicks (Feb 1. 2011-Sept. 29. 2011)
Jackie Burns (Sept 29. 2011- current)
Broadway, New York - Dee Roscioli (lead), Jennifer DiNoia (standby), Chelsea Krombach (understudy)
First National Tour - Donna Vivino (lead), Merideth Kaye Clark (standby), Stephanie Torns (understudy)
London, West End - Alexia Khadime (lead), Ashleigh Gray (standby), Sabrina Carter (understudy)
Stuttgart, Germany - Roberta Valentini (lead), Melanie Gebhard (alternate), Maria Walter (understudy)
Sydney, Australia - Jemma Rix and Pippa Grandison (lead - alternating), Zoe Gertz (understudy)
San Francisco, Ca. - Teal Wicks (lead), Vicki Noon (standby), Angel Reda (understudy)
2nd National Tour - Marcie Dodd (lead), Carrie Manolakos (standby), Anne Brummel (understudy)
11 actresses have played the role of Elphaba Thropp in "Wicked" on Broadway.
1. Idina Kim Menzel (b. May 30, 1971) played Elphaba from opening night, October 30, 2003, to January 8, 2005.
2. Shoshana Bean (b. September 1, 1977) was Elphaba on Broadway from January 11, 2005 to January 8, 2006.
3. Eden Espinosa [b. February 2, 1978] was Elphaba from January 10, 2006 to October 8, 2006.
4. Ana Gasteyer (b. May 4, 1967) played Elphaba from October 10, 2006 to January 7, 2007.
5. Julia Murney (b. January 14, 1969) was Elphaba from January 9, 2007 to October 7, 2007.
6. Stephanie J. Block (b. September 19, 1972) played Elphaba from October 9, 2007 to June 15, 2008.
7. Kerry Ellis (b. May 6, 1979) was Elphaba from June 17, 2008 to November 9, 2008.
8. Marcie Dodd (b. March 10, 1978) played Elphaba from November 11, 2008 to January 11, 2009.
9. Nicole Parker (b. February 21, 1978) was Elphaba from January 16, 2009 to July 19, 2009.
10. Dee Roscioli (b. July 20, 1977) took on the role on July 21, 2009. Her last performance is set for March 2010.
11. Mandy Gonzalez 2009-
Idina Menzel received the 2004 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Elphaba.
The original Elphaba is Idina Menzel. Another notable Elphaba after Menzel is Shoshana Bean.
A great many actresses have played the role. In order to get a correct answer, you would have to specify where and when the actress played the role.
In the Original Broadway cast of wicked, Idina Menzel played the role of Elphaba Thropp
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What was the wicked witch's name in Wicked?
In Wicked there are really not any wicked witches, just misunderstood girls with magical powers. Elphaba is a college student who was born green and was loved by no one. Because of this, she was considered misunderstood. Being misunderstood and unloved gave her a bitter feeling and she became the Wicked Witch of the West. The Wicked Witch of the East is Elphaba's younger sister who was once paralyzed. Her name is Nessarose. She becomes wicked in an act of selfishness in trying to save her boyfriend from death. None of the typical witches are wicked. The wicked witch of the west is Elphaba is just missunderstood and that's what the whole musical is about. Then there is Nessarose who is Elphaba's sister but she is seen as the wicked witch of the east because she made a selfish descision to keep her love. Then of course there is Glinda, who isn't really Wicked but very selfish sometimes and a little bit self-centered.
Who performs the song 'Defying Gravity' in 'Wicked'?
Elphaba Thropp in the musical Wicked :) Current London Elphaba: Rachel Tucker Current Broadway Elphaba: Teal Wicks
Are Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked half-sisters?
No, Glinda and Elphaba are only friends. Elphaba and Nessarose are sisters.
Who did Emma Hinton play in the Los Angeles Production of WICKED?
Emma Hunton played Elphaba.
Which role did Idina Menzel play in the broadway musical Wicked?
Idina Menzel's role in 'Wicked' was Elphaba, also known as 'The Wicked Witch of the West' from the Wizard of Oz. She won numerous awards for her performance, including a Tony for 'Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical'.
What was the wicked witch's name in Wicked?
In Wicked there are really not any wicked witches, just misunderstood girls with magical powers. Elphaba is a college student who was born green and was loved by no one. Because of this, she was considered misunderstood. Being misunderstood and unloved gave her a bitter feeling and she became the Wicked Witch of the West. The Wicked Witch of the East is Elphaba's younger sister who was once paralyzed. Her name is Nessarose. She becomes wicked in an act of selfishness in trying to save her boyfriend from death. None of the typical witches are wicked. The wicked witch of the west is Elphaba is just missunderstood and that's what the whole musical is about. Then there is Nessarose who is Elphaba's sister but she is seen as the wicked witch of the east because she made a selfish descision to keep her love. Then of course there is Glinda, who isn't really Wicked but very selfish sometimes and a little bit self-centered.
Who performs the song 'Defying Gravity' in 'Wicked'?
Elphaba Thropp in the musical Wicked :) Current London Elphaba: Rachel Tucker Current Broadway Elphaba: Teal Wicks
Which song is about Elphaba's mother and the Wizard in the musical 'Wicked'?
The story about Elphaba's mother and the Wizard is in the song "No One Mourns the Wicked."
Are Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked half-sisters?
No, Glinda and Elphaba are only friends. Elphaba and Nessarose are sisters.
Who did Emma Hinton play in the Los Angeles Production of WICKED?
Emma Hunton played Elphaba.
Which role did Idina Menzel play in the broadway musical Wicked?
Idina Menzel's role in 'Wicked' was Elphaba, also known as 'The Wicked Witch of the West' from the Wizard of Oz. She won numerous awards for her performance, including a Tony for 'Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical'.
What causes Elphaba Thropp to become 'Wicked'?
Elphaba Thropp is not wicked in "Wicked."Instead, it is Elphaba's reputation that becomes wicked. The reason lies in the rumors spread against her by such powerful enemies as the Wizard and Madame Morrible. Some people believe the lies and rumors just because Elphaba is quite different with her green skin. Others fear the consequences if they try to defend her or put a stop to the character defamation.
Is the Wizard Elphaba's father in 'Wicked'?
Yup =) But he doesn't find out until the end of Wicked.
Where was Elphaba from in Wicked?
Her and her sister were from the province of Munchkin land.
What is the first name of the Wicked Witch of the West?
Elphaba
Who does Marcie Dodd play in Wicked?
Elphaba and nessarose
Who plays rachel's birth mom in glee?
Idina Menzel aka Elphaba from Wicked (April Rhoades is played by her costar from Wicked, Kristin Chenoweth)
