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Thirteen (13) actresses thus far have played Elphaba Thropp in the Tour performances of the musical "Wicked."
Specifically, there have been two national tours of the Broadway musical. The first tour is scheduled to close very early in 2012. There is no scheduled date yet for the second tour's round of performance. The following lists the actresses by tour and by the date upon which they began interpreting the role of the green-skinned young girl of Oz:
First National Tour, opening March 31, 2005 - scheduled closing January 11, 2012
Kristy Cates, previews March 9, 2005
Stephanie J. Block, previews March 25, 2005
Eden Espinosa, August 9, 2005
Stephanie J. Block, September 13, 2005
Julia Murney, March 8, 2006
Shoshana Bean, September 6, 2006
Victoria Matlock, January 3, 2007
Carmen Cusack, November 6, 2007
Donna Vivino, November 5, 2008
Jackie Burns, July 8, 2010
Dee Roscioli, June 7, 2011
Second National Tour, since opening March 12, 2009
Marcie Dodd, since previews March 7, 2009
Vicki Noon, April 6, 2010
Anne Brummel, January 26, 2011
Dee Roscioli and then Mandy Gonzalez played Elphaba Thropp in the Broadway performances of "Wicked" in 2010.
Specifically, Dee Roscioli (b. 1977) replaced Nicole Parker in the role of Elphaba on July 21, 2009. Mandy Gonzalez (b. 1980) replaced Dee Roscioli on March 23, 2010. She continued in the role until February 1, 2011, when she was replaced by Teal Wicks (b. 1983).
Seven actresses in North America, three in Europe, one in Australia and two in Japan played Elphaba Thropp in separate productions of the musical "Wicked" in 2008.
Specifically, there were productions throughout the United States of America and abroad in London, Melbourne, Stuttgart and Tokyo. The following lists the actresses who played Elphaba Thropp in 2008. The date following the name indicates on which date they began their interpretation of the role:
North America
Broadway, New York, since opening October 30, 2003
Stephanie J. Block, October 9, 2007
Kerry Ellis, June 17, 2008
Marcie Dodd, November 11, 2008
First National Tour, since opening March 31, 2005
Carmen Cusack, November 6, 2007
Donna Vivino, November 5, 2008
Chicago, Illinois, July 13, 2005 - January 25, 2009
Dee Roscioli, December 12, 2006
Lisa Brescia, June 3, 2008
Dee Roscioli, August 26, 2008
Europe
West End, London, England, since opening September 27, 2006
Kerry Ellis, January 1, 2007
Alexia Khadime, June 9, 2008
Kerry Ellis, December 1, 2008
Stuttgart, Germany, November 15, 2007 - January 29, 2010
Willemijn Verkaik
Australia
Melbourne, July 12, 2008 - August 9, 2009
Amanda Harrison
Asia
Tokyo, Japan, June 17, 2007 - September 6, 2009
Ebata Masae
Hamada Megumi
Idina Kim Menzel (b. May 30, 1971) from the original Broadway cast of "Wicked" performed in the role of Elphaba Thropp in the official opening of the West End production at Apollo Victoria Theatre on September 27, 2006.
Kerry Ellis (b. May 6, 1979) played Elphaba from December 30, 2006 to June 7, 2008 and again from December 1, 2008 to May 9, 2009.
Alexia Khadime played Elphaba from June to November 2008. She reprised the role on May 11, 2009. Her last performance will be on March 27, 2010.
Northern Irish singer Rachel Tucker (b. May 29, 1981) is set to take on the role on March 29, 2010.
The musical "Wicked" is scheduled to run to April 30, 2011 in the West End.
Seventeen (17) actresses played Elphaba Thropp in "Wicked" in 2010.
Specifically, there were productions of the musical "Wicked" throughout the United States of America, on Broadway and through performances in San Francisco, California and by way of the two national tours. Abroad, there were productions in Europe at London, Oberhausen and Stuttgart; in Australia at Sydney; and in Asia at Osaka, Japan. The following lists the actresses who played the green-skinned young girl in the above-mentioned locations, along with the date upon which they began their interpretations:
North America
Broadway, New York, since opening October 30, 2003
Dee Roscioli, July 21, 2009
Mandy Gonzalez, March 23, 2010
First National Tour, March 31, 2005 - January 11, 2012
Donna Vivino, November 5, 2008
Jackie Burns, July 8, 2010
Second National Tour, since opening March 12, 2009
Marcie Dodd, since previews March 7, 2009
Vicki Noon, April 6, 2010
San Francisco, California, February 6, 2009 - September 5, 2010
Teal Wicks, May 2, 2009
Eden Espinosa, March 2, 2010
Marcie Dodd, June 29, 2010
Europe
West End, London, England, since opening September 27, 2006
Alexia Khadime, May 11, 2009
Rachel Tucker, March 29, 2010
Stuttgart, Germany, November 15, 2007 - January 29, 2010
Willemijn Verkaik, since previews November 1, 2007
Roberta Valentini, January 7, 2010
Oberhausen, Germany, since opening March 8, 2010
Willemijn Verkaik, since previews March 5, 2010
Sabrina Weckerlin, August 30, 2010
Willemijn Verkaik, November 1, 2010
Australia
Sydney, September 12, 2009 - September 26, 2010
Jemma Rix and Pippa Grandison alternating, December 17, 2009
Jemma Rix and Patrice Tipoki alternating, May 25, 2010
Asia: Japan
Osaka, October 11, 2009 - February 13, 2011
Ebata Masae
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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.
Where does the character Elpaba come from?
While there is no character named 'Elpaba', the character Elphaba Thropp is from the book "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" by Gregory Maguire. The Broadway musical "Wicked" is based off this novel and also includes the character Elphaba Thropp.
What is the wicked witch's name in the wizard of oz?
In the original 1900 book edition of 'The Wizard of Oz' by author Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 6, 1919], the Wicked Witches of the East and of the West have no names. Decades later, in 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West', author Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954] gives the Wicked Witch of the West the name of Elphaba Thropp and the Wicked Witch of the East the name of Nessarose Thropp.
What are the witches in 'Wicked' named?
Elphaba, Glinda, and Nessarose are the names of the witches in 'Wicked'. Elphaba and Nessarose are sisters and share the last name of Thropp. They become known as the Wicked Witches of the East and of the West, respectively. The Thropp sisters both get to know Glinda as students at Shiz University. But Glinda manages to build up a good reputation and thereby ends up as the most powerful sorceress in Oz.
Who are the main characters in the wicked?
Elphaba Thropp (the "Wicked" Witch of the West) Galinda Upland (later Glinda the Good [the Good Witch of the North]) Fiyero Tiggular (a Winkie Prince) The Wizard Madame Morrible Nessarose "Nessa" Thropp (the Wicked Witch of the East) Dr. Dillamond Boq Chistery (a Flying Monkey)
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.
Where does the character Elpaba come from?
While there is no character named 'Elpaba', the character Elphaba Thropp is from the book "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" by Gregory Maguire. The Broadway musical "Wicked" is based off this novel and also includes the character Elphaba Thropp.
Do the Witches of the East and of the West have first names like Glinda has in 'Wicked'?
The wicked witch of the West's name is Elphaba Thropp, and her sister (the wicked witch of the East)'s name is Nessarose. and glinda's name is actually Galinda Upland, as revealed in Wicked.
What is the wicked witch's name in the wizard of oz?
In the original 1900 book edition of 'The Wizard of Oz' by author Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 6, 1919], the Wicked Witches of the East and of the West have no names. Decades later, in 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West', author Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954] gives the Wicked Witch of the West the name of Elphaba Thropp and the Wicked Witch of the East the name of Nessarose Thropp.
What are the witches in 'Wicked' named?
Elphaba, Glinda, and Nessarose are the names of the witches in 'Wicked'. Elphaba and Nessarose are sisters and share the last name of Thropp. They become known as the Wicked Witches of the East and of the West, respectively. The Thropp sisters both get to know Glinda as students at Shiz University. But Glinda manages to build up a good reputation and thereby ends up as the most powerful sorceress in Oz.
Which witch attends Shiz University in 'Wicked'?
Elphaba, Glinda and Nessarose are witches who attend Shiz University in the musical "Wicked."Specifically, Elphaba and Nessarose are the Thropp sisters from Munchkinland. They become known respectively as the Wicked Witches of the West and of the East. Glinda is from the Quadling Country. She becomes known as Glinda the Good.
Who is thought to be wicked in the book 'Wicked'?
Elphaba Thropp is thought to be wicked in the book "Wicked" by Gregory Maguire (b. June 9, 1954).Specifically, Elphaba is born with green skin and is not her mother's favorite child. She is mistreated and misunderstood throughout life. As is the case with many people, Elphaba does likeable things - such as taking care of her younger sister Nessarose - and unlikeable things. It is the latter that people choose to remember and that influence Elphaba's overall undeserved reputation as the Wicked Witch of the West.
Who is the son of that wicked one?
Panaba's Answer: I'm nto too sure of your question, but in the book Wicked by Gregory Maguire, the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba Thropp's son's name is Liir. In Son of a Witch he goes by Liir Ko, usually, as Kiamo Ko is the name of the castle in the Vinkus where he grew up with Elphaba.
Who are the main characters in the wicked?
Elphaba Thropp (the "Wicked" Witch of the West) Galinda Upland (later Glinda the Good [the Good Witch of the North]) Fiyero Tiggular (a Winkie Prince) The Wizard Madame Morrible Nessarose "Nessa" Thropp (the Wicked Witch of the East) Dr. Dillamond Boq Chistery (a Flying Monkey)
Who is the Scarecrow in 'Wicked'?
Answer #1 Fiyero becomes the Scarecrow due to Elphaba's protective spell. Answer #2 Fiyero is the Munchkin Prince who falls in love with Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West. Elphaba is passionate about animal rights and welfare in the land of Oz. That gets her in trouble with the Wizard of Oz. Fiyero becomes Elphaba's defender in this and other matters. The Wizard's guards manage to ambush Fiyero. Elphaba turns Fiyero into the Scarecrow before the guards can torture him to death.
What is the name of the Wicked Witch of the West?
If you mean in the broudway musical, her real name was supposed to be Elphaba. If you haven't seen Wicked the musical, I HIGHLY suggest you do!
What is the first name of the Wicked Witch of the West?
Elphaba
