Who currently plays Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway?
Lindsay Pearce
Lindsay Pearce will return to play Elphaba. She talked about coming back to the show with Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek at Gallow Green on the season premiere of The Broadway Show. Elphaba is a dream role for Pearce. “I feel like I’ve been singing this music since I was 12.
Who is in the touring cast of Wicked?
Wicked US Tour Cast
- Allison Bailey. Glinda.
- Travante Baker. Performer.
- Anthony Bryant. Ensemble.
- Nick Burrage. Ensemble. Ensemble.
- Jordan Casanova. Performer.
- Clifton Davis. Doctor Dillamond.
- Matt Densky. Ensemble. Boq.
- Cleavant Derricks. The Wizard.
Who is the new cast of Wicked?
Who’s in it? Cynthia Erivo will star as Elphaba, a role originated by Idina Menzel on Broadway, while Ariana Grande will star opposite her as Glinda. A vocal powerhouse, Erivo has won a Tony, Grammy, and daytime Emmy for her role as Celie in the revival of The Color Purple, per Variety.
Who currently plays Glinda in Wicked?
Brittney Johnson
NEW YORK — The Broadway show “Wicked” made history this Black History Month, as Brittney Johnson became the first Black actor to take on the role of Glinda full time in the show’s 18-year history.
Who plays Elphaba on Broadway 2021?
The Broadway company will include Lindsay Pearce as Elphaba, Ginna Claire Mason as Glinda, Alexandra Billings as Madame Morrible (Kathy Fitzgerald will play the role from 9/14 through 9/26), Michael McCormick as The Wizard, Sam Gravitte as Fiyero, Riley Costello as Boq, Mili Diaz as Nessarose, and Michael X.
Who is currently playing Elphaba in the West End?
Lucie Jones
Lucie Jones will be taking over the role of Elphaba (currently played by Laura Pick), joined by Ryan Reid as Fiyero (currently played by Alistair Brammer), Sophie-Louise Dann as Madame Morrible (currently played by Kim Ismay) and Gary Wilmot as The Wizard (currently played by Andy Hockley).
Who is the next Elphaba?
The Broadway blockbuster Wicked will welcome new cast members to the Gershwin Theatre this summer. Beginning Tuesday, May 24, Talia Suskauer will assume the role of Elphaba, Tony Award winner Cleavant Derricks will take over the role of The Wizard, James D.