‘Wicked’ Casts Lencia Kebede As First Black Actress To Play Elphaba Full Time On Broadway; Allie Trimm To Join As Glinda
Kebede, who recently starred in the touring company of Hamilton, will join Wicked on Tuesday, March 4. She’ll play opposite Allie Trimm, who takes over as Glinda at the same time. Trimm was the Glinda standby from December 2021 through March 2024.
Video: WICKED's New Elphaba Lencia Kebede Sings 'Defying Gravity' Before Historic Broadway Run
Watch Wicked's next Elphaba, Lencia Kebede, sing 'Defying Gravity' in an emotional video. On March 4, she will make history as the first Black actress to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company.
‘Wicked’ Names Lencia Kebede as First Black Actress for Elphaba Role on Broadway
In 2022, Brittney Johnson made history when she became the first Black actress to take on the role of Glinda full time. Kebede’s historic moment also comes after the success of the Wicked film, where Cynthia Erivo has been lauded for her portrayal of Elphaba.
‘Wicked’ Casts Lencia Kedebe As Broadway’s First Black Elphaba To Be In The Role Full-Time
Broadway has its first Black full-time Elphaba. Lencia Kebede has been announced as the first Black actress to play Elphaba in Broadway’s Wicked full-time. She will be joined by Allie Trimm, who is the new Glinda.
'Wicked' Finds Broadway’s First Black Elphaba in Lencia Kebede—Cynthia Erivo Manifested This Moment
Broadway’s Wicked will welcome two new witches to the stage this spring, with Lencia Kebede serving as the first Black actress to play Elphaba Thropp full-time. Kebede takes over the role from fan-favorite Mary Kate Morrisey.
Glinda and Elphaba Go Pink In New ‘Wicked' Valentine's Day Funko Pop Release
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Funko has released a limited-edition V Day-themed Wicked set, that re-imagines Glinda and ...
Ariana Grande on ‘Wicked’ Oscar Nomination: “Getting to Play Glinda Was the Greatest Gift of My Life”
Ariana Grande, a singer and actress who can count numerous wins and nominations to her name, is now an Oscar nominee for her ...
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WICKED Welcomes New Elphaba and Glinda This Spring
Wicked will welcome two new leads, including the first Black actress to play Elphaba full time on Broadway! Learn more about ...
Ariana Grande Teases Glinda's New Song in Wicked: For Good
Jon M. Chu says fans will 'melt into the ground' over Wicked: For Good, and Ariana Grande has given us a new reason to ...
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Wicked's deleted scenes explain why Glinda can't do magic
A new Wicked deleted scene explains why Glinda is unable to do magic despite her dreams of becoming a sorceress. Now, fans ...
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Deleted scene from 'Wicked' explains why Glinda can't do magic
In the deleted scene, Elphaba explains that Glinda has never been in a situation that required magic because she hasn't faced ...
Ariana Grande On Best Supporting Actress ‘Wicked’ Oscar Nomination: “Being Able To Play This Role Was The Greatest Gift Of My Life”
With a total of 10 Oscar nominations announced on Thursday morning there’s no doubt that Wicked is popular amongst Academy voters. Amongst the throngs of accolades is Ariana Grande who scored her ...
Ariana Grande Reveals Details About ‘Wicked’ Sequel Song: ‘A Pivotal Moment in Glinda’s Journey’
“It’s a pivotal moment in Glinda’s journey,” Grande said. “It shows a side of her we’ve never seen before. In the stage show, ...
Ariana Grande Teases Brand New Glinda Song in 'Wicked: For Good"
Genuinely counting down the days until Wicked: For Good comes out and we get to do this entire press cycle all over again—and ...
Ashley Tisdale Thanks “Wicked” Cast for Making Daughter Jupiter, 3, 'Dreams Come True' as She Wears Glinda’s Crown Backstage
The 'High School Musical' alum has two daughters, Jupiter, 3, and Emerson, 4 months, with husband Christopher French ...