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Gregory Maguire Gregory Maguire (born June 9, 1954) is an American novelist. He is the author of '' Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West'', ''Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister'', and several dozen other novels for adults and children. Many ...

Broadway Broadway may refer to: Theatre * Broadway Theatre (disambiguation) * Broadway theatre, theatrical productions in professional theatres near Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, U.S. ** Broadway (Manhattan), the street **Broadway Theatre (53rd Stree ...

Wicked Wicked may refer to: Books * Wicked, a minor character in the ''X-Men'' universe * '' Wicked'', a 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire that inspired the musical of the same name * ''Wicked'', the fifth novel in Sara Shepard's ''Pretty Little Liars'' s ...

L. Frank Baum Lyman Frank Baum (; May 15, 1856 – May 6, 1919) was an American author best known for his children's books, particularly ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' and its sequels. He wrote 14 novels in the ''Oz'' series, plus 41 other novels (not includ ...

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' is a children's novel written by author L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow. It is the first novel in the Oz series of books. A Kansas farm girl named Dorothy ends up in the magical Land of Oz after s ...

Wicked Witch of the West The Wicked Witch of the West is a fictional character who appears in the classic children's novel ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' (1900), created by American author L. Frank Baum. In Baum's subsequent ''Oz'' novels, it is the Nome King who is ...

Idina Menzel Idina Kim Menzel ( ; ; born May 30, 1971) is an American actress and singer. Particularly known for her work in musicals on the Broadway stage and having achieved mainstream success across stage, film and music, Menzel has garnered the honorif ...

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Cynthia Erivo Cynthia Erivo (; born 8 January 1987) is an English actress, singer, and songwriter. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Grammy Award and a Tony Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy Awa ...

Idina Menzel Idina Kim Menzel ( ; ; born May 30, 1971) is an American actress and singer. Particularly known for her work in musicals on the Broadway stage and having achieved mainstream success across stage, film and music, Menzel has garnered the honorif ...

Shoshana Bean Shoshana E. Bean (born September 1, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter, YouTuber, and stage actress. She has released three records and has appeared on many theater cast recordings and film soundtracks. In 2022, Bean received a nomination fo ...

Eden Espinosa Eden Erica Espinosa (born February 2, 1978) is an American actress and singer who is best known for her performances as Elphaba for the Broadway, Los Angeles, and San Francisco productions of the musical '' Wicked''. In 2022, she was nominated fo ...

Ana Gasteyer Ana Kristina Gasteyer (born May 4, 1967) is an American actress and comedian. She was a cast member on ''Saturday Night Live'' from 1996 to 2002. She has since starred in such sitcoms as ABC's '' Suburgatory,'' TBS's ''People of Earth'', NBC's ...

Kerry Ellis Kerry Jane Ellis (born 6 May 1979) is an English actress and singer who is best known for her work in musical theatre and subsequent crossover into music. Born and raised in Suffolk, Ellis began performing at an early age before training at La ...

Marcie Dodd Marcie Dodd (born March 10, 1978) is an American musical theatre actress, who is best known for playing Elphaba and Nessarose in various U.S. companies of the smash-hit musical ''Wicked''. Early life and career Dodd was born in Yuba City, Ca ...

Nicole Parker Nicole Frances Parker (born February 21, 1978) is an American actress. She is best known for her work on Fox's sketch comedy show '' Mad TV'' (2003–2009, 2016), which she was a regular cast member. In July 2009, Parker concluded her run as El ...

Dee Roscioli Dee Roscioli (born Danielle Marie Roscioli on July 20, 1977) is an American singer and actress, who is known for her performances as Elphaba in the Broadway, Chicago, San Francisco, and national touring productions of the musical ''Wicked''. E ...

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Teal Wicks Teal Wicks (born September 8, 1982 in Sacramento, California) is an American singer and stage actress, who is best known for her performances as Elphaba in the Broadway, San Francisco, and Los Angeles productions of the musical '' Wicked'' and as ...

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Jackie Burns Jackie or Jacky may refer to: People and fictional characters * Jackie (given name), a list of people and fictional characters named Jackie or Jacky ** Jackie, current ring name of female professional wrestler Jacqueline Moore ** Jackie Lee ( ...

(September 2011 — January 2013; July 2017 — July 2018) *

Willemijn Verkaik Willemijn Verkaik (; born 16 June 1975) is a Dutch singer and actress. She is best known for her stage roles in '' Wicked'' and '' Elisabeth'', and for providing the singing voice for Elsa in both the German and Dutch versions of Disney's '' F ...

(February — May 2013) *

Lindsay Mendez Lindsay Michelle Mendez (born March 1, 1983) is an American actress and singer, best known for her work in American musical theatre. Mendez won the 2018 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance as Carrie Pipperidge i ...

(May 2013 — February 2014) * Christine Dwyer (February — December 2014) *

Caroline Bowman Caroline Bowman is an American theatre actress who has performed in multiple Broadway musicals, including '' Fame'', '' Grease'', ''Spamalot'', '' Evita'', ''Wicked'', '' Kinky Boots'', and the national tour of ''Frozen''. Education Bowman a ...

(December 2014 — September 2015) *

Rachel Tucker Rachel Kelly Tucker (born 29 May 1981) is a Northern Irish West End and Broadway actress, best known for her portrayal of Elphaba in the hit musical '' Wicked''. She most recently starred in Come from Away on Broadway, having originated the role ...

(September 2015 — July 2016) *

Jennifer DiNoia Jennifer "Jenny" DiNoia (born February 23, 1982) is an American singer and stage actress. She is best known for her work in musical theatre, especially ''Wicked'', playing the lead role of Elphaba in various productions around the world. Caree ...

(July 2016 — July 2017) *

Jessica Vosk Jessica Vosk (born September 30, 1983) is an American singer and actress, known for her work in musical theater. Vosk is best known for her performance as the lead role of Elphaba in ''Wicked'', which she played on Broadway at the Gershwin The ...

(July 2018 – May 2019) * Hannah Corneau (May 2019 – February 2020) *

Lindsay Pearce Lindsay Heather Pearce (born April 30, 1991) is an American actress and singer best known for her work in musical theatre. She made her Broadway debut as Elphaba in ''Wicked'' in February 2020 and later made her national tour debut as Janis Sar ...

(February – March 2020; September 2021 – May 2022) * Talia Suskauer (May 2022 – Current)

1st U.S. National Tour (''Emerald City Tour'')

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Kristy Cates Kristen "Kristy" Cates (born March 14, 1977 in California) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Elphaba in the Chicago production of ''Wicked'' and as the original understudy in the 2003 Broadway production. She ...

(Temporary: March 2005) * Stephanie J. Block (Original) (March 2005 - March 2006) *

Eden Espinosa Eden Erica Espinosa (born February 2, 1978) is an American actress and singer who is best known for her performances as Elphaba for the Broadway, Los Angeles, and San Francisco productions of the musical '' Wicked''. In 2022, she was nominated fo ...

(Temporary) (August - September 2005) * Julia Murney (March - September 2006) *

Shoshana Bean Shoshana E. Bean (born September 1, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter, YouTuber, and stage actress. She has released three records and has appeared on many theater cast recordings and film soundtracks. In 2022, Bean received a nomination fo ...

(September - December 2006) * Victoria Matlock (January - November 2007) *

Carmen Cusack Carmen Cusack (born April 25, 1971) is an American musical theater actress and singer. She is known for playing Elphaba in the Chicago, North American Tour, and Melbourne productions of the musical ''Wicked'' and for originating the roles of Al ...

(November 2007 - November 2008) *

Donna Vivino Donna Marie Vivino is an American theatre, television, film actress and singer. She is well known for playing Elphaba in the Broadway production of ''Wicked'' and as the original Young Cosette in ''Les Misérables'' on Broadway. She was seen on ...

(November 2008 - July 2010) *

Jackie Burns Jackie or Jacky may refer to: People and fictional characters * Jackie (given name), a list of people and fictional characters named Jackie or Jacky ** Jackie, current ring name of female professional wrestler Jacqueline Moore ** Jackie Lee ( ...

(July 2010 - June 2011) *

Dee Roscioli Dee Roscioli (born Danielle Marie Roscioli on July 20, 1977) is an American singer and actress, who is known for her performances as Elphaba in the Broadway, Chicago, San Francisco, and national touring productions of the musical ''Wicked''. E ...

(June - October 2011; September 2012 - April 2013; July 2013) * Mamie Parris (October 2011 - May 2012) *

Nicole Parker Nicole Frances Parker (born February 21, 1978) is an American actress. She is best known for her work on Fox's sketch comedy show '' Mad TV'' (2003–2009, 2016), which she was a regular cast member. In July 2009, Parker concluded her run as El ...

(May - September 2012) *

Alison Luff Alison Nicole Luff (born December 20, 1988) is an American singer and stage actress. She is best known for her extensive work in musical theatre, notably for her roles as Elphaba in the First National Tour of ''Wicked'' and Jenna in the Broadw ...

(April 2013 - April 2014) * Emma Hunton (April 2014 - February 2015) *

Jennifer DiNoia Jennifer "Jenny" DiNoia (born February 23, 1982) is an American singer and stage actress. She is best known for her work in musical theatre, especially ''Wicked'', playing the lead role of Elphaba in various productions around the world. Caree ...

(February - March 2015)

2nd U.S. National Tour (''Munchkinland Tour'')

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Marcie Dodd Marcie Dodd (born March 10, 1978) is an American musical theatre actress, who is best known for playing Elphaba and Nessarose in various U.S. companies of the smash-hit musical ''Wicked''. Early life and career Dodd was born in Yuba City, Ca ...

(March 2009 - April 2010) *

Vicki Noon Vicki Noon (born 1985) is an American theater performer, who played the lead role of Elphaba on the Second National Tour of ''Wicked'', a role she had previously covered in various other productions of the musical. Early life Vicki Noon was bo ...

(April 2010 - January 2011) * Anne Brummel (January 2011 - April 2012) * Christine Dwyer (May 2012 - March 2013) *

Jennifer DiNoia Jennifer "Jenny" DiNoia (born February 23, 1982) is an American singer and stage actress. She is best known for her work in musical theatre, especially ''Wicked'', playing the lead role of Elphaba in various productions around the world. Caree ...

(April 2013 - March 2014) * Laurel Harris (April 2014 - January 2015) * Alyssa Fox (October 2014; January - December 2015) * Emily Koch (December 2015 - September 2016) *

Jessica Vosk Jessica Vosk (born September 30, 1983) is an American singer and actress, known for her work in musical theater. Vosk is best known for her performance as the lead role of Elphaba in ''Wicked'', which she played on Broadway at the Gershwin The ...

(September 2016 - September 2017) *

Jackie Burns Jackie or Jacky may refer to: People and fictional characters * Jackie (given name), a list of people and fictional characters named Jackie or Jacky ** Jackie, current ring name of female professional wrestler Jacqueline Moore ** Jackie Lee ( ...

(October 2018 - February 2019) * Mariand Torres (February 2019 - September 2019) * Talia Suskauer (September 2019 - March 2020; August 2021 - March 2022) * Lissa deGuzman (March 2022 - Current) Mexico City *

Danna Paola Danna Paola Rivera Munguía (born 23 June 1995) is a Mexican singer, model and actress. She gained popularity as a child actress and singer, starring in dozens of television projects throughout her early childhood and adolescence. Early life D ...

* Ana Cecilia Anzaldúa Chicago, Illinois *

Ana Gasteyer Ana Kristina Gasteyer (born May 4, 1967) is an American actress and comedian. She was a cast member on ''Saturday Night Live'' from 1996 to 2002. She has since starred in such sitcoms as ABC's '' Suburgatory,'' TBS's ''People of Earth'', NBC's ...

(June 2005 - January 2006) *

Kristy Cates Kristen "Kristy" Cates (born March 14, 1977 in California) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Elphaba in the Chicago production of ''Wicked'' and as the original understudy in the 2003 Broadway production. She ...

(January - December 2006) *

Dee Roscioli Dee Roscioli (born Danielle Marie Roscioli on July 20, 1977) is an American singer and actress, who is known for her performances as Elphaba in the Broadway, Chicago, San Francisco, and national touring productions of the musical ''Wicked''. E ...

(December 2006 - June 2008; August 2008 - January 2009) *

Lisa Brescia Lisa Brescia (born May 12, 1970, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota) is an American musical theatre actress who has performed as lead and understudy in several Broadway shows. Raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she went on to pursue acting and graduated fr ...

(June - August 2008) Los Angeles, California *

Eden Espinosa Eden Erica Espinosa (born February 2, 1978) is an American actress and singer who is best known for her performances as Elphaba for the Broadway, Los Angeles, and San Francisco productions of the musical '' Wicked''. In 2022, she was nominated fo ...

(February - December 2007; October 2008 - January 2009) *

Caissie Levy Caissie Levy (born April 15, 1981) is a Canadian-American actress and singer, mainly known for her work in musical theatre on Broadway and in the West End. Her early Broadway credits included Penny Pingleton in '' Hairspray'' and Sheila in ''Hai ...

(January - May 2008) *

Teal Wicks Teal Wicks (born September 8, 1982 in Sacramento, California) is an American singer and stage actress, who is best known for her performances as Elphaba in the Broadway, San Francisco, and Los Angeles productions of the musical '' Wicked'' and as ...

(May - October 2008) *

Raini Rodriguez Raini-Alena Rodriguez (born July 1, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Trish in the Disney Channel original series '' Austin & Ally'', Maya Blart in '' Paul Blart: Mall Cop'' (2009) and '' Paul Blart: Mall ...

(Knight Squad, March 2019) San Francisco, California *

Teal Wicks Teal Wicks (born September 8, 1982 in Sacramento, California) is an American singer and stage actress, who is best known for her performances as Elphaba in the Broadway, San Francisco, and Los Angeles productions of the musical '' Wicked'' and as ...

(January 2009 - March 2009; June 2009 - February 2010) *

Vicki Noon Vicki Noon (born 1985) is an American theater performer, who played the lead role of Elphaba on the Second National Tour of ''Wicked'', a role she had previously covered in various other productions of the musical. Early life Vicki Noon was bo ...

(temporary; March 2009 - May 2009) *

Eden Espinosa Eden Erica Espinosa (born February 2, 1978) is an American actress and singer who is best known for her performances as Elphaba for the Broadway, Los Angeles, and San Francisco productions of the musical '' Wicked''. In 2022, she was nominated fo ...

(March - June 2010) *

Marcie Dodd Marcie Dodd (born March 10, 1978) is an American musical theatre actress, who is best known for playing Elphaba and Nessarose in various U.S. companies of the smash-hit musical ''Wicked''. Early life and career Dodd was born in Yuba City, Ca ...

(June - September 2010)

Europe

West End (London) Production *

Idina Menzel Idina Kim Menzel ( ; ; born May 30, 1971) is an American actress and singer. Particularly known for her work in musicals on the Broadway stage and having achieved mainstream success across stage, film and music, Menzel has garnered the honorif ...

(September - December 2006) *

Kerry Ellis Kerry Jane Ellis (born 6 May 1979) is an English actress and singer who is best known for her work in musical theatre and subsequent crossover into music. Born and raised in Suffolk, Ellis began performing at an early age before training at La ...

(January 2007 - June 2008, December 2008 - May 2009, August - October 2014) *

Alexia Khadime Alexia Khadime (born 9 June 1983) is a British actress and mezzo-soprano, known for her roles in musical theatre and television. Career Theatre Khadime made her first appearance on the stage in 1999, when she appeared in "Cinderella" at the Ha ...

(June - November 2008; May 2009 - March 2010) *

Rachel Tucker Rachel Kelly Tucker (born 29 May 1981) is a Northern Irish West End and Broadway actress, best known for her portrayal of Elphaba in the hit musical '' Wicked''. She most recently starred in Come from Away on Broadway, having originated the role ...

(March 2010 - October 2012; September 2016 - January 2017) *

Louise Dearman Louise Dearman (born 13 March 1979) is a British actress and singer, perhaps best known for playing Glinda and Elphaba in the West End production of the musical '' Wicked.'' Notably, she is the only actress to have played both witches in any prod ...

(October 2012 - November 2013) *

Willemijn Verkaik Willemijn Verkaik (; born 16 June 1975) is a Dutch singer and actress. She is best known for her stage roles in '' Wicked'' and '' Elisabeth'', and for providing the singing voice for Elsa in both the German and Dutch versions of Disney's '' F ...

(November 2013 - July 2014; January - July 2017) *

Jennifer DiNoia Jennifer "Jenny" DiNoia (born February 23, 1982) is an American singer and stage actress. She is best known for her work in musical theatre, especially ''Wicked'', playing the lead role of Elphaba in various productions around the world. Caree ...

(October 2014 - January 2015) *

Emma Hatton Emma Hatton (born 6 April 1983) is a British actress and singer, who played the role of Elphaba in the West End production of ''Wicked''. She has also understudied the roles of Meat and Scaramouche in ''We Will Rock You'' and has a number of ...

(February 2015 - September 2016) * Alice Fearn (July 2017 - July 2019) * Nikki Bentley (July 2019 - January 2020) * Laura Pick (January 2020 - February 2022) *

Lucie Jones Lucie Bethan Jones (born 20 March 1991) is a Welsh singer, musical theatre actress, and model. Jones first came to prominence while competing on series 6 of ''The X Factor UK'' in 2009, where she finished eighth. She represented the United Ki ...

(February 2022 – Current) UK & Ireland Tour * Nikki Davis-Jones (2013-2014) *

Ashleigh Gray Ashleigh Gray is a Scottish Actress and Musical Theatre performer best known for playing Elphaba in the London and UK & Ireland touring productions of ''Wicked''. Early life Gray was born in Fife, Scotland and educated at Newbattle Com ...

(2014-2015) * Amy Ross (2018-) Stuttgart, Germany *

Willemijn Verkaik Willemijn Verkaik (; born 16 June 1975) is a Dutch singer and actress. She is best known for her stage roles in '' Wicked'' and '' Elisabeth'', and for providing the singing voice for Elsa in both the German and Dutch versions of Disney's '' F ...

* Oberhausen, Germany *

Willemijn Verkaik Willemijn Verkaik (; born 16 June 1975) is a Dutch singer and actress. She is best known for her stage roles in '' Wicked'' and '' Elisabeth'', and for providing the singing voice for Elsa in both the German and Dutch versions of Disney's '' F ...

(March 2010-August 2010; November 2010-February 2011) * (August 2010-November 2010) * (March 2011-September 2011) Scheveningen, The Netherlands *

Willemijn Verkaik Willemijn Verkaik (; born 16 June 1975) is a Dutch singer and actress. She is best known for her stage roles in '' Wicked'' and '' Elisabeth'', and for providing the singing voice for Elsa in both the German and Dutch versions of Disney's '' F ...

* Renée van Wegberg (''Alternate'')

Asia Pacific

Tokyo, Japan * Hamada Megumi * Higuchi Asami * Imai Minori * Ebata Masae Melbourne, Australia *

Amanda Harrison Amanda Harrison is an Australian actress and singer, known for her roles in ''Wicked'' (Elphaba), ''We Will Rock You'' ("Meat" understudy in the UK, and “Oz" understudy in Australia), and for originating the role of Paula Pokrifki in the worl ...

(2008-2009; 2009) *

Jemma Rix Jemma Rix (née Stevenson; born 25 December 1984) is an Australian theatre performer, who has played the role of Elphaba in the Melbourne, Sydney, Australian and Asian touring companies of ''Wicked''. Rix first performed the role in the shorten ...

(2009-August 2009; May 2014 - present) Sydney, Australia *

Amanda Harrison Amanda Harrison is an Australian actress and singer, known for her roles in ''Wicked'' (Elphaba), ''We Will Rock You'' ("Meat" understudy in the UK, and “Oz" understudy in Australia), and for originating the role of Paula Pokrifki in the worl ...

(September 2009-November 2009) *

Jemma Rix Jemma Rix (née Stevenson; born 25 December 1984) is an Australian theatre performer, who has played the role of Elphaba in the Melbourne, Sydney, Australian and Asian touring companies of ''Wicked''. Rix first performed the role in the shorten ...

(November 2009-September 2010 and May 2014 - present) *

Pippa Grandison Pippa Jody Grandison (born 12 September 1970) is an Australian actress and singer. She currently lives in Sydney, with her husband Steve Le Marquand and son. Career Pippa Grandison was born in Perth, Western Australia. She made her debut in th ...

(December 2009-May 2010) *

Patrice Tipoki Girlband was an Australian pop band that was formed in 2006. It was put together by Sony BMG together with Peppermintblue Management and Mark Byrne from Rogue Traders. There were four members: Renee Armstrong, Renee Bargh, Jess Smith and Patri ...

(May 2010-September 2010) * Laura Bunting Osaka, Japan * Ebata Masae * Kimura Chiaki * Higuchi Asami * Okamura Minami Brisbane, Australia *

Jemma Rix Jemma Rix (née Stevenson; born 25 December 1984) is an Australian theatre performer, who has played the role of Elphaba in the Melbourne, Sydney, Australian and Asian touring companies of ''Wicked''. Rix first performed the role in the shorten ...

Auckland, New Zealand *

Jemma Rix Jemma Rix (née Stevenson; born 25 December 1984) is an Australian theatre performer, who has played the role of Elphaba in the Melbourne, Sydney, Australian and Asian touring companies of ''Wicked''. Rix first performed the role in the shorten ...

Fukuoka, Japan * Ebata Masae Seoul, South Korea *

Jemma Rix Jemma Rix (née Stevenson; born 25 December 1984) is an Australian theatre performer, who has played the role of Elphaba in the Melbourne, Sydney, Australian and Asian touring companies of ''Wicked''. Rix first performed the role in the shorten ...

(December 2011 - October 2012) *

Jennifer DiNoia Jennifer "Jenny" DiNoia (born February 23, 1982) is an American singer and stage actress. She is best known for her work in musical theatre, especially ''Wicked'', playing the lead role of Elphaba in various productions around the world. Caree ...

(Alternate Elphaba, May 2012 - October 2012) (They have shared the role of Elphaba equally through the entire run).

References

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Actresses who have portrayed Elphaba

North America

Broadway

1st U.S. National Tour (''Emerald City Tour'')

2nd U.S. National Tour (''Munchkinland Tour'')

Europe

Asia Pacific

References